Can a locksmith really open any lock?
Almost any lock — yes. A trained locksmith uses picking, bumping, decoding, or impressioning to open virtually every residential and commercial lock without damage.
Standard pin-tumbler locks (Kwikset, Schlage, Defiant) are routinely opened in seconds with picks or bypass tools. Higher-security cylinders like Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy take longer and sometimes require decoding tools.
On modern cars, opening the door is the easy part — an Apex, NC automotive locksmith uses long-reach tools or air wedges. The harder job is generating a key when keys are lost, which takes specialized programmers.
When non-destructive entry isn't possible — say, a high-security safe with a relocked bolt — the locksmith will explain drilling options up front, including the cost to rebuild or replace the lock afterward.
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