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• Complaining about a locksmith – Here’s what to do

  E-Has a locksmith overcharged you? have they done work you are unhappy with? and you feel ripped off.  If you’ve recently had work conducted by a locksmith that you’re not satisfied with and you wish to … Continue reading →

• Digital Door Locks – What are they & when should you use them?

  E- We recently reached out to Jeremy Cassady at MLA Affiliate member Securikey for advice on when to fit Digital Door Locks either for your business or for your home plus also what type of door … Continue reading →

• Key Cabinet Guide – How to Choose the Right One for Your Business

  E- If there’s one thing they don’t teach you at business school, it’s that if you’re going to run your own business, you’re going to have to deal with a lot of keys. Keeping those keys … Continue reading →

• What is Most Secure Lock To Prevent Lock Snapping?

  There are 3 options to prevent a lock snapping. Ensure that your front & back doors ( upvc,wooden,aluminium ) have one of the following three types of lock. Continue reading →

• Locksmith Career Guide – 10 Quick Tips From The MLA

  E- Here at the MLA we get many enquiries about people wanting to know how to become a locksmith, some have just left school and are loing for an apprenticeship, some are loing for a career … Continue reading →

• Can locksmiths provide more than just locks & keys?

  E-Absolutely – long gone are the days when all a locksmith did was fit locks and cut keys. It’s even fair to say that opening locks is no longer the main function of a locksmith. These … Continue reading →

• I’m Interested In Becoming a Locksmith What Should I Do?

  E- If you see locksmithing as a future career, the first thing we recommend is doing your homework. Becoming a locksmith requires a lot of research. Read on below for some questions to ask yourself and … Continue reading →

• I’ve been told I need a safe – what advice do you have?

  E-Firstly you need to decide what type of safe do you need? Is it a data safe – to keep electronic data such as back-up tapes or CDs/DVDs safe Is it a fire safe (wanting to … Continue reading →

• Should I, Can I Fit My Own Door Lock?

  E-There’s nothing to stop you fitting your own door lock BUT the question really is “should you”? After all how do you know what door lock you need? The correct type, correct size, does it meet your … Continue reading →

• Home Security Advice – Top 13 Tips

  E- The main security advice for your home is to speak to your local MLA licensed locksmith with regards to the security products that you have fitted to your doors and windows. More details on domestic … Continue reading →

• I’ve heard of lock snapping, what should I do to stay safe?

  E-What is Lock Snapping? Firstly don’t panic! Lock Snapping is a particular type of attack that is only relevant to Euro Cylinder locks (commonly found in UPVC doors and composite doors), you may also find the … Continue reading →

• How can I check the credentials of the locksmith?

  E-Firstly you can check that they’re an MLA Approved Company by checking the find a locksmith section of this website or you can read below our mini guide on check if a locksmith is who they … Continue reading →

• How can I find a good locksmith?

  One way we'd suggest is loing for 3rd party approval... Continue reading →

• Can you earn £60k – £100K per year salary as a locksmith after a 3 day course?

  Whilst there may be the proverbial "exception that proves the rule", we very much doubt ... Continue reading →

• Are locksmiths licensed?

  Believe it or not the locksmithing industry is not regulated in any way by the Government... Continue reading →