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What is a Master Key System?

By Pop-A-Lock of Sarasota-Bradenton and Pop-A-Lock of Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte December 12, 2025 A master key system is a specially designed locking setup where: Every individual door has its own unique key (called a change key) that opens only that door. There is one (or more) master key(s) that can open every door...Read More

Importance of Re-Keying Your Home or Business

By Greg Jessop, Pop-A-Lock First of all…what is a re-key?  To re-key a lock means that we change the pin tumblers in your existing locks to match a new key so that your old key does not work anymore.  Most customers commonly refer to this task as “changing the locks” however we are not physically...Read More

Vehicle Transponder System Overview

Understanding Transponder Key Systems By Greg Jessop, Pop-A-Lock The transponder key contains an electronic micro-chip built into the head of the key, which is why some people call them chip keys.  Transponder is short for transmitter and responder.   The basic purpose of transponder key systems is to eliminate auto theft, and therefore it is central...Read More

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