If you find yourself facing this question, then, how can you decide whether to re-key or replace your locks? To understand the benefits and drawbacks of both options, read through the following guide, and consider speaking to a professional for help.

Cost Considerations

When facing the choice of either re-keying or replacing the locks in your home or business, one of the most important factors to consider is the cost of the project. And here, in nearly every situation, you will find that it is less expensive, perhaps significant, to choose to re-key. By choosing to re-key, you will only need to make slight modifications to the existing locks on your structure; choosing to replace the locks entirely, however, requires the purchase of new equipment, which can be costly.

Simplicity of Re-Keying

In addition to allowing you to save money, re-keying also happens to be a much simpler process, as well, potentially one that you can facilitate at home with the help of professional instructions. To be sure, an individual in need of re-keying a lock may be able to do this at home; however, when in doubt, it is always a smart choice to contact a professional locksmith in the area who can provide assistance.

Of course, you may also be able to replace your locks yourself, yet doing so requires a significant larger investment of time, and is, again, best left to a professional who can ensure the locks are installed properly.

When is it Necessary to Replace the Locks?

There are, undoubtedly, very clear benefits to re-keying a set of locks over replacing them, including the cost and simplicity of the process. When, then, should an individual consider replacing the locks altogether?

Ultimately, you should opt to replace a set of locks entirely if the lock has sustained damage, has become worn over time, or is not working properly for some other reason. In this case, re-keying the lock may not provide a solution to the problem, and you may instead be required to replace the set.

In turn, this begs an additional question: how can you tell if a faulty lock can be re-keyed, or if it needs to be replaced? To find the answer to this question, you should consult a locksmith at A-1 Locksmith in Dallas. By speaking with a professional locksmith you can find answers to this and any other questions you may have, and pursue the best option for your specific circumstances.

When you’ve lost your keys, making a replacement set is possible, but is not always the best option. An auto locksmith can easily use an impression key to make a new set that fits your old lock, but those keys you lost are still out there somewhere. Do you want to take the risk of having your vehicle stolen?

Motorcycle enthusiasts invest a lot in their bikes, and want to do everything they can to prevent theft. If an auto locksmith rekey your motorcycle ignition, the old keys will no longer be able to start the engine. You won’t have to worry about your pride and joy going missing.

Regardless of why you need your motorcycle rekey, the process is simple for an experienced auto locksmith like the ones we employ. We simply adjust the inside of the lock so that it no longer opens to the pattern of the old key. We make a key for you that matches the new pattern, and you’re ready to go.

We pride ourselves on our customer service. We’ve been the auto locksmith for the Dallas/Fort Worth area for more than 60 years. We like to think we’ve learned a thing or two along the way about how to treat a customer properly. So if you want professional, high quality work you can trust, and fast, friendly customer service, look no further.

There’s nothing worse than worrying about the security of your bike—have it rekey with us. Call A-1 Locksmith DFW today for all your lock and key, safes, and security needs.