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Guides from Mount's Lock & Key
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Key Fob Not Working? Battery, Shell or Programming, and What Can Be Repaired
A dead fob feels like a four-figure problem, but it's often something much smaller, and sometimes something a locksmith can fix on the spot.
September 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Master Key Systems for a Small Business: Who Holds Which Key
A good key system means the owner can open everything, each employee can open only what they need, and nobody is carrying a pocketful of keys.
September 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Forgot the Safe Combination? What Happens When a Locksmith Opens It
Most people assume opening a safe means a drill and a wrecked door. Often it doesn't.
September 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Honda Key Won't Turn? How to Tell If the Ignition Cylinder Is Wearing Out
A key that needs a wiggle to start the car is telling you something, and you usually have more options than replacing the whole unit.
September 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Your Duplicate Key Sticks, and What a Good Cut Looks Like
If you have to push, pull and wiggle a new key to get it to turn, the copy is almost always the problem.