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Big or small, new or old, working or broken – Fascinating key facts and other motoring news
As we're based close to Gravesend, its heritage and history are always a source of interest to us. With this in mind, we thought we'd take a quick trip down memory lane and shine a spotlight on the world-famous writer Charles Dickens and his links to the local area. So, for those who don't already…Read more
If you're having any type of car key or car lock problem that needs to be addressed quickly, Keys 4 Cars Ltd. are the obvious choice if you live in or near Gravesend in Kent. There are several reasons for this, with the most obvious one being the geographical location of our office and workshop.…Read more
In a curious story published in the press recently, it appears that aliens are getting the blame for a recent spate of car key fob problems in a Tesco car park in Hertfordshire after shoppers had trouble using their electronic keys to open their car doors! The peculiar phenomenon was reported to police over a…Read more
Have you ever wondered exactly how much of your entire life you spend looking for things you've lost, including your car keys? It's a curious question that I'm sure crosses lots of our minds at one time or another. There's no doubt that some of us are worse than others when it comes to forgetting…Read more
Getting locked out of your car because you've lost the key can be both frustrating and costly so we recommend getting yourself some spare car keys ASAP. If it happens at the most inconvenient of times, such as when you're leaving for the airport or just about to head off to that important meeting, it…Read more
In a curious twist on one of our previous posts that documented how insurance companies will often refuse to pay out on a claim if you've had your car stolen after leaving the keys it, the opposite turned out to be the case in a recent case in India. Caught short According to the Times…Read more
There's often a lot of mystery, glamour and intrigue surrounding the use of skeleton keys. We sometimes see them in movies where an arch-villain or international spy will use one to gain entry to a top-secret facility or someone's apartment to plant a bugging device. Unfortunately, the bland reality is that skeleton keys are fairly…Read more
Although we provide a 24-hour car locksmith emergency callout service, there are plenty of times when it's not an emergency and time isn't an issue. For example, you may simply have lost your spare car key and need a replacement or just need to replace a key that's been damaged. You might also need a…Read more
Following on from our last post, this article hammers home the importance of reading the small print of your insurance policy and how it relates to your car keys. This particular story concerns a recent hearing held by the Australian Finance Complaints Authority which determined in favour of the Insurance Company, who refused to pay…Read more
Keeping your car insurance policy valid can sometimes be a bit of a minefield if you're the type of driver who likes to make modifications to your car. Sometimes, even the smallest thing like having a Sat-Nav fitted without informing your insurer can jeopardise your policy. More significant changes such as having a respray or…Read more
