Fox Locks Inc. specializes in lock picking, repairs, installations, reprogramming and safe work. We are northern Illinois’s source for comprehensive locksmith services. In a world when privacy is vital and security breaches are rampant, we firmly think that locksmithing is an art form that provides numerous benefits. As the area’s trusted source for locksmith solutions, we offer key cutting and replacement, as well as combination changes, sensor and peephole installation, and a variety of other services. Whether you need to crack a safe because you forgot the combination or need the most high-tech and reliable security system on the market, Fox Locks Inc. will always deliver. We will help you find the ideal locking system to meet your unique locksmith needs without breaking the bank. To do so, we will arrange a free consultation as well as a free inspection of the vicinity or object that needs protecting to devise a custom locksmith plan for you. And that is our iron-clad guarantee. When you give us a call, you will be connected directly to our owner, so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So don’t wait. Call now!

Brian Batz is a Ceritfied Master Locksmith and Safe Tech with over 30 years of experience helping clients in the Gurnee, Lake Forest, and Vernon Hills area. Brian has been a member of ALOA (the Associated Locksmith Organization of America) since 1996 and a SAVTA (Safe and Vault Technicians Assoc) since 2010. With a background in Engineering and Physics, Brian excels in electronics and invites the challenge of electronic access systems and intricate security installations.

If you are the original owner of the vehicle, then the first thing to do is look for your bill of sale. Most commonly, auto dealers will list the key codes on the bill of sale, which makes replacement as easy as a trip to the dealership.

Over time, the pins inside a lock go through wear and tear as keys rub against them. As they erode, you'll notice that the lock gets harder and harder to open or close. At these early signs, it's best to go ahead and either rekey or replace the lock.

Members of the Fox Locks Inc team are well-trained in using the Slim Jim, a tool designed to open vehicle doors. However, modern auto technology has made the Slim Jim less useful and we'll need to use other means to enter your car.

Some locksmith companies may advise you to change the locks, but Fox Locks Inc has a better solution. By simply re-keying the existing locks and then making key copies, we'll save you a considerable amount of money without sacrificing security.

While most people start using their original keys immediately after the installation of a new lock, this is actually a mistake. Original keys will fit the lock better than any others, so they should always be kept aside and only used to make copies.