Car theft is pretty common throughout Texas. The state rans high with respect to the instances of car thefts throughout the entire country. Houston alone averages at about 24,481 stolen cars per year. Despite efforts from law enforcement agencies, there’s little impact on the number of thefts—requiring people to take proactive measures to protect their automobiles.

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Perhaps the simplest way to prevent your car from being stolen or vandalized is to park it in your garage:

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Transponder car keys are one of the later additions to car security systems—introduced just over twenty years ago. They’re expensive, but car security doesn’t get better than a transponder. Many people don’t know this, but the inspiration came from the technology used by the military to identify friendly airplanes back in World War 2—also used in modern radar systems.

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A car locksmith, by definition, is someone who knows how your car locks work and solves all car lock-related problems. Whether it’s a malfunctioning lock, lost keys, or you need duplicates—your locksmith will solve all of these problems. You would do well to remember that the locksmith won’t change your car locks for you. Their skills allow them to create new keys—sometimes, they’ll change the ignition cylinder on your car if it’s worn out.

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Stuck car locks are a common problem. For something so simple, it’s pretty frustrating to see that the car keys won’t work for some reason—especially when you have to be somewhere in a hurry. You shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking that the lock only sticks when the door’s closed— it can also happen while it’s open.

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