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Security & locksmith tips

Practical articles for expats and holiday-home owners in Fuengirola and Mijas: keeping your home secure, what to do after a break-in, avoiding locksmith scams and more.

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Does home insurance cover a locksmith in Spain?

Will your Spanish home insurance pay for the locksmith after a break-in or lost keys? When it is covered, when it is not, and how to claim in Fuengirola.

Ezcurra DS15 cylinder: why it is so insecure and how to change it

The Ezcurra DS15 is one of the most bump-vulnerable cylinders and one of the most common in Fuengirola homes. How to tell if you have it and why to change it.

What is an anti-bump lock and why you need one

Lock bumping opens ordinary cylinders in seconds without a trace. What an anti-bump lock is, how it works and why it is worth fitting one in Fuengirola.

How to protect your home from summer break-ins in Fuengirola

Summer is peak season for break-ins on the Costa del Sol. Practical steps to protect your home or holiday property while you are away.

What is lock bumping and how to protect your door

Lock bumping opens ordinary cylinders in seconds, quietly and without a trace. What it is, how it works and how to protect your door in Fuengirola.

How much does a locksmith cost in Fuengirola?

Guide prices for a locksmith in Fuengirola and why the “from €15” adverts almost always end up costing far more.

Best security cylinder: Keso, DOM or Abus?

A Fuengirola locksmith compares the top high-security cylinders — Keso, DOM and Abus — so you can choose the right one for your door.

The impressioning method: a silent break-in technique

What lock impressioning is — one of the quietest break-in techniques — and how to protect your home in Fuengirola.

Deadbolt vs lock: which do you need?

The difference between a deadbolt and a lock, and which one you need to reinforce your door in Fuengirola.

How to tell if your lock is secure

How to know if your lock is secure and the signs that it is time to change it, from a Fuengirola locksmith.

Ajax alarms for homes and businesses in Fuengirola

A 2026 guide to Ajax alarms without monthly fees for homes and businesses in Fuengirola: how they work and what they protect.

Cloud access control for communities and businesses in Fuengirola

Cloud-based access control for residents’ communities and businesses in Fuengirola: manage keys and access without building works.

Locksmith for residents’ communities in Fuengirola

Locksmith services for residents’ communities in Fuengirola: master key systems, anti-copy keys, access control and scheduled maintenance.

How to open a safe without a key or combination

What to do to open a safe without a key or combination, without damaging the contents, in Fuengirola and Mijas.

Types of security cylinders: which to choose

The main types of security cylinders and which to choose for your home or business door in Fuengirola.

Reinforced vs armoured door in Spain: which do you need?

Blindada or acorazada? The real difference between a reinforced and an armoured door in Spain, which is safer, and how to tell which one you have.

What to Do If You’re Locked Out in Fuengirola at Night

Locked out in Fuengirola at night? Here is what to do step by step to get back in safely.

Locksmith in Fuengirola: What Expats Need to Know

A practical guide for expats: how locksmith services work in Fuengirola and what to expect.

Holiday Let & Airbnb Lock Security in Fuengirola: A Guide for Owners

How to secure your holiday rental in Fuengirola: keyless entry for guests, key control and lock upgrades that pay off.

Burgled on the Costa del Sol? What to Do Step by Step

Been burgled in Fuengirola or Mijas? A calm, practical checklist: police report, insurance and securing your home fast.

How to Avoid Locksmith Scams in Fuengirola

The €15 call-out that becomes €300. How to spot fake locksmiths in Fuengirola and hire someone you can trust.

Moving to Fuengirola? Why You Should Change Your Locks

Just bought or rented in Fuengirola? Here is why changing the locks should be first on your list — and what to fit.

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