Avoid These Key Duplication Mistakes: Essential Tips for Oakland Homeowners

Let’s be real—how many of us have stood in front of a key-cutting kiosk at a big-box store, holding a worn-out key, thinking, “This’ll do the trick!”? Spoiler alert: It probably won’t. Key duplication seems simple, but here in Oakland, where security is as layered as our fog, cutting corners can leave your home or car vulnerable. We’ve seen it all at Lockology Locksmith, from snapped keys in ignitions to front doors that mysteriously “unlock themselves” (hint: it’s not ghosts). Let’s walk through the most common mistakes homeowners make and how to avoid them—because nobody wants to become the neighborhood cautionary tale.