Category Archives: Key Cutting

All forms of key cutting from Automotive to materkey

Everyday is Christmas now at Metrolock

We've finally made the big move over to Fairfield.  You can now find us at:

Unit 4, 168 Christmas St, Fairfield

  We'll miss High St but you can be sure that we still offer all the same locksmith and security services:

Things to think about when you move house

What things do you need to think about when you move house? How can you make sure you're secure in your new home? Below is a quick list of security aspects to check when buying a new home or leasing a property. 1. Have the locks been changed? If not, it is wise to change them as … Continue Reading ››

Police work on car theft prevention in Brunswick, Coburg, Glenroy

Today, police across Brunswick, Coburg and Glenroy are hitting the streets and carparks as part of Operation Aware,  a campaign to educate owners about car theft prevention.  Operation Aware involves police patrolling carparks at railway stations and shopping centres checking for unlocked vehicles, and leaving valuables such as handbags … Continue Reading ››

Your locksmith can make life a little easier if you have Arthritis

Recently, James was called out to assist an elderly lady who was having problems unlocking her house. When James arrived the lock just needed some minor attention to stop the lock binding and some re-alignment. Fixing this helped, but James noticed that the real problem  was that arthritis had robbed this person of the strength needed in … Continue Reading ››

Top tips to protect your car from theft

Local police are currently warning motorists that thieves are targeting Watsonia railway station carpark. Most of the break-ins are occuring during the working week when the majority of cars are parked for the entire day.
thief breakin in to car
Protect your car from theft
Here's a few tips … Continue Reading ››

Ivanhoe sees rise in car break-ins

The Heidelberg Leader's Street Watch section has reported a number of car break-ins in recent weeks.  A fortnight ago in the Rosanna & Heidelberg areas there were two cars stolen and a further five broken into. This week they reported that there has been an increase in thefts from cars in the Ivanhoe/Eaglemont area.  Four … Continue Reading ››