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Every lock has a story. Follow along as we share the wildest, most challenging, and most rewarding jobs from the streets of Spokane.

PASS KEY FAULT warning light illuminated on a 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood dashboard after a failed jump start
Automotive
•Spokane•5 min

Why Your Old GM Won't Start After a Jump — The VATS System Nobody Warned You About

A customer called us after their 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood refused to start following a jump start. What seemed like a simple ignition fix turned into a lesson about GM's VATS anti-theft system — and why you should never jump-start an older GM vehicle with another car.

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Kwikset SmartKey deadbolt being decoded with a professional locksmith decode tool during a nighttime apartment lockout in Spokane
Residential
•Spokane•7 min

Lost Your Keys to a Kwikset SmartKey Lock? Here's How a Locksmith Gets You Back In

Kwikset SmartKey locks are marketed as pick-proof, but that doesn't mean you're stuck if you lose your keys. A skilled locksmith with the right tools can decode a SmartKey lock, read the wafer positions, cut a brand new key, and get you back inside — without drilling or damaging anything.

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Close-up of a deadbolt lock on a front door — what to do when you're locked out in Spokane
Emergency
•Spokane•6 min

What to Do When You're Locked Out — A Step-by-Step Guide from a Spokane Locksmith

Getting locked out happens to everyone — at the worst possible time. Before you kick the door or smash a window, here's what you should actually do, step by step, from a locksmith who's seen it all.

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Spokane Valley Police Department building — Precision Lock & Key made keys for their impound lot
Commercial
•Spokane Valley•4 min

Making Keys for Spokane Valley PD's Impound Lot — Plus a Busy Spring Recap

Greg made keys on the spot for the Spokane Valley Police Department's impound lot — and they were thrilled. Plus, we recap our busiest spring yet with 8 new 5-star Google reviews.

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Provision Auto Sales and Repair building sign in Spokane
General
•Spokane•3 min

Keeping the Locksmith Van Running — Spark Plugs & Wires at Provision Auto

Our service van started running rough, and we needed it fixed fast — our customers depend on us showing up. Provision Auto diagnosed the problem and had us back on the road the same day.

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Greg holding destroyed lock cylinder in front of RC Roofing Specialists building in Liberty Lake
Commercial
•Liberty Lake•4 min

Fixing Another Locksmith's Mistakes — A Commercial Lock Rescue in Liberty Lake

RC Roofing called another locksmith for a broken key in their front door. Instead of extracting it, they drilled the lock incorrectly and left the customer stranded. Then they called us.

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