Closing Thoughts While a car door lock stuck in the locked position is initially alarming, it can sometimes be an easy fix. Whether the locking assembly needs to be cleaned or if it is an issue with ...

Remove the deadbolt lock. Use a screwdriver to take out the screws on the inside of the door. Check your user manual for the required dimensions, and if necessary, use a hole saw to cut the ...

If the glovebox door on every '78-'82 Corvette you've seen is loose, don't fear-every '78-'82 that comes to my shop has a loose glovebox door latch. The glovebox-door-latch assembly nut is behind the ...

Locking systems offer a certain amount of mystery because few of us understand how they work. We look to the expertise of a locksmith to get what we need from keyed locks, but you really don't need ...

These top-rated locks from Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. Plus, 4 locks to avoid. These locks from Kwikset, Eufy, and Yale are good at surviving ...

Broken Connections One common reason the car door lock is stuck in the locked position is due to broken connections within the door panel or lock assembly. These include a broken link from either the ...

Many crimes involve intruders coming through a home’s front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy? You can probably make your current door lock more secure with a simple tweak.