Getting a new car key cut/made.....a question.

[prestonhere]

I would personally be cautious of Timsons on the basis they have a policy of employing ex offenders to get them back into the world of work and reintroducing into the community. For anything else though I have used them.

A local cobblers might do keys? There is one near me that clones an existing car key and is a bit cheaper than having to programme a new one. They also don’t need to be near the car to do it.

Another trusting soul for the ignore list

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I would personally be cautious of Timsons on the basis they have a policy of employing ex offenders to get them back into the world of work and reintroducing into the community. For anything else though I have used them

So very disappointing to see this written.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Id not sure id want anyone local who isnt either a dealer or a reputable bricks and mortar business having access to my car keys or my vehicles OBD port - its always nice to find ones vehicles in the morning in the same place they left it the might before

I solve this problem by having a car that's worth less than the price of a new key. (£150 from a mobile guy, after recently discovering that putting them through the washing machine doesn't improve their operation )

 

[bikingdad90]

Another trusting soul for the ignore list

So very disappointing to see this written.

In defence of my comments, I recognise that employment reduces offending as it offers stability, financial security, a sense of identity and routine amongst other things so is a positive thing and should be endorsed.

I have come across with an attached stigma, however the point I was trying to make is that you need to make a risk assessment and decide if it is something you accept or not.

Take for example, an ex thief turned painter and decorator; would you be comfortable with the risk of theft if they were working in your house while you were not there or would you prefer instead to be present so you can manage the potential risk of stealing again? Unfortunately due to the pressures of prison life/gang life/debts from previous lives etc it does catch up with individuals unfortunately.

However if said Individual was this time a chef in a kitchen where I went to eat, I would be accepting of it as the risk to me is minimal.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

In defence of my comments, I recognise that employment reduces offending as it offers stability, financial security, a sense of identity and routine amongst other things so is a positive thing and should be endorsed.

I have come across with an attached stigma, however the point I was trying to make is that you need to make a risk assessment and decide if it is something you accept or not.

Take for example, an ex thief turned painter and decorator; would you be comfortable with the risk of theft if they were working in your house while you were not there or would you prefer instead to be present so you can manage the potential risk of stealing again? Unfortunately due to the pressures of prison life/gang life/debts from previous lives etc it does catch up with individuals unfortunately.

However if said Individual was this time a chef in a kitchen where I went to eat, I would be accepting of it as the risk to me is minimal.

Give up while you’re behind 😂

I have never checked the criminal records of anyone I have employed to carry out work in any of my homes.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

Not ordered car keys, just keys in general as they are simple and don’t need coded to my house 😂.

The last two properties I have moved into have a long history of being rented out so .I have changed locks upon moving in. For Edinburgh I ordered three Euro Cylinders online and got them “keyed alike” for convenience.

Where I am now I bought a new lock online and got the local Timpsons to cut another key when I needed one later.