​There is absolutely nothing fun or convenient about the process of getting locked out of your home or car. Whether you’ve lost the key or accidentally left the key inside of the car, the process of being locked out is by no means a good time. Typically in a situation as such, you would call a trusted locksmith in Northern Liberties to remedy the situation for you. However, a few startups have been created, launching in cities throughout the United States that were set to disrupt this industry.

New York-based startup, KeyMe and San Francisco-based KeysDuplicated, are iOS and Android friendly apps that allow users to digitally scan and store images of their keys. Then, when you are locked out of your car or home, you simply access one of the KeyMe or KeysDuplicated kiosks and use the stored picture to make an instant copy of your key. This kiosk can copy any type of key, from key fobs to car keys, including the transponder. While this may sound like a dream come true, it essentially poses a great risk.

The convenience is there; however, the images that you scanned are stored on a cloud. If there is one thing we’ve learned over the past few months, even years, it’s that cloud based technology is not 100% safe. Numerous people have had their phones and clouds hacked, making all of their “private” information available to whomever possess it. This means hackers now have access to duplicate your house keys, car transponders, and key fobs. Locks are meant to provide security, yet a complete stranger having access to these features defeats the purpose. It’s not an ideal scenario.
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While these services claim they do not keep address information tied to the keys, credit cards and other personal information are linked to the keys within the app. Therefore, there is still room for vulnerability within the app. Yes, these apps sound good in theory, but they don’t replace the good old-fashioned customer service and safety that your neighborhood locksmith provides.

​A locksmith makes life much easier, especially when you’ve lost your keys or locked them in your car. For those who work and live in the Northeast, a locksmith in Philadelphia will be able to handle anything thrown their way when it comes to automotive problems.
24-Hour Service
 
With busy lives being more of a norm, locksmiths can no longer operate on a set schedule. Many have made themselves available 24 hours per day. Problems arise at all times of the day or night, and you shouldn’t have to wait until morning to gain access to your vehicle. 24-hour service from a locksmith in Philadelphia means you don’t have to stress over lost keys anymore.
 
Multitude of Services
 
A locksmith can provide you with a multitude of services for your automotive needs. These services include the following:
 
●       Full lockout service for all makes and models
●       Service for transponders, laser keys and VATS systems
●       Lock service for trunks and doors
●       Creation of new keys
●       Repair to the vehicle’s ignition
●       Extraction of keys
 
Experience and Training
 
A locksmith in Philadelphia not only has the tools necessary to handle your lost key or key locked in your car situation, but also the experience and training required to work in such an industry. With years of training on all the makes and models out there, locksmith technicians have the experience necessary to handle any problem thrown at them.
 
No More Broken Windows
 
Looking your keys in your car or truck does not have to result in a broken window anymore. A locksmith in Philadelphia can access your car without breaking the windows. It also means you don’t have to break the windows of your vehicle to reacquire your keys, saving you hundreds of dollars in replacement costs and time spent in a repair shop.
 
Contact North Philadelphia Locksmith the next time you are locked out of your car or lost your keys.
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