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Alexandra Locksmiths answers the question ‘What is lock snapping?’ The issue of lock snapping has recently hit the headlines and although it is becoming a more popular crime it is important to know that it doesn’t affect all types of locks and you shouldn’t panic. Lock snapping only affects Euro cylinders these are the types…
Better regulation of locksmith training is needed in a move to prevent criminals learning a highly lucrative trade, the head of a professional body has said. Steffan George, Development Director at the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), called on the new Cameron/Clegg coalition to make sure all organisations providing training had proper vetting procedures to keep…
Alexandra Locksmiths were called to change locks on a property in St Johns Wood, London NW8 this week. The customer was going off on holiday at 5am, when he got to his car he realised that it was not locked and thought that he must have forgotten to lock it the night before. As he…
Why should I have a Banham Lock? What’s the difference between a standard Yale type rim lock and a Banham Lock? These are typical questions about Banham Locks that our customers often ask us here at Alexandra Locksmiths. A typical Yale type rim lock has a 5 pin cylinder. It may only have a…
Whilst working on Queens Avenue in Muswell Hill N10 yesterday a customer told Alexandra Locksmiths that there had been a spate of burglaries in the local area. Tied to a lampost was this sign from the Police advising residents to fit locks and use them. If you need advise on securing your property call Alexandra…
Alexandra Locksmiths Paul with GB’s long jump Gold Medalist Greg Rutherford at the London 2012 Olympic Athletes Village.