Best high-security cylinder: Keso, M&C, Abus and Tesa compared
Comparison of the best high-security lock cylinders in 2026: Keso, M&C, Abus and Tesa.
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Tips & security
Security & locksmith blog · Mijas
Practical guides, real prices and security tips to protect your home or business in Mijas and the Costa del Sol.
How to choose a good locksmith in Mijas
A guide to choosing a trustworthy locksmith in Mijas and avoiding overcharging: 6 signs of a good professional, red flags and what to ask before they set off.
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How to reinforce your door to prevent squatters
A practical guide to securing your door against squatters in Mijas and the Costa del Sol: high-security locks, deadbolts, escutcheons and solutions for empty homes.
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Most vulnerable cylinders: why you should replace your Ezcurra DS-15
The Ezcurra DS-15 cylinder is one of the most common on the Costa del Sol and one of the most vulnerable.
Read article →How much does a locksmith cost in Mijas? Real prices 2026
Real locksmith prices in Mijas 2026: door opening from €80, anti-bump cylinder from €110, lock replacement from €80 and armoured escutcheon from €120.
Read article →When to change your cylinder? 5 signs and why a high-security cylinder matters
The 5 signs it's time to change your cylinder in Mijas (lost keys, moving, a nearby burglary…) and why fitting a high-security anti-bump cylinder is the best investment.
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Holiday let security in Mijas: a guide for owners
How to protect your holiday let in Mijas: smart locks with a code per booking, key-copy-controlled cylinders, an alarm without fees and remote access management.
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Locked out in Mijas: what to do, step by step
Locked out of your home in Mijas? Concrete steps to solve it fast and without damage, the mistakes to avoid and how to ask the locksmith for a fixed price.
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Lock bumping: what it is and how to protect your home in Mijas
Bumping is a silent burglary technique widespread on the Costa del Sol.
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Impressioning: the silent lock attack that leaves no trace
Impressioning opens a lock without a key and with almost no marks.
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Types of front doors: wooden, metal, armoured or reinforced
The door type sets the security level you can reach.
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Armoured escutcheons: your door's first line of defence
The armoured escutcheon protects the cylinder against drilling, extraction and impact.
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Lever locks: why they are a security risk
Lever locks are common in historic centres like Mijas Pueblo.
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Safes: when you need a specialist locksmith
Forgotten combination, electronic fault or blocked lock.
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Alarms without fees: the alternative to monthly contracts
How alarms without monthly fees work and why they are ideal for homes and holiday lets in Mijas Costa.
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Access control for communities: security in urbanisations
Access control systems for urbanisations in Mijas: cards, RFID, video entry and remote management.
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Lock replacement: full lock or just the cylinder?
Lock replacement in Mijas: learn the difference between a lock and a cylinder, when to change each and how much it costs.
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Tedee PRO smart lock: open your door with your phone, a fingerprint or a PIN
Tedee PRO electronic lock in Mijas: open with your phone, a fingerprint or a PIN.
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Tips for calling a locksmith: how to avoid scams on the Costa del Sol
On the Costa del Sol fake locksmiths abound.
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The bumping burglary method: how it works and how to protect yourself
A guide to bumping: which locks are vulnerable and which really protect you in Mijas.
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