Shoe Repair Carlisle | Key Cutting Carlisle

Car Keys Offer!

Despite expecting that car key sales would be low at this time of year with the kids not even back at school yet and people still away on holiday, all of a sudden we have had a boom in our car key sales!  I am currently sorting through a queue of 10 cars that need to be programmed with new keys!  Isn’t it time you got at least one spare key!  Just consider the cost of losing your only key and the inconvenience it would cause you!

Don't leave it too late to get a spare!

Don't leave it too late to get a spare!

As a special offer over the next few weeks I am offering up to 50% off a second key* if you get a car key cloned or programmed to your vehicle.

So come up and see us or submit your enquiry through our contact page online.  Remember, we are now open 7 days a week!

 

*Offer applies to a second copy of the same key programmed at the same time. A full 50% discount may not be available for remote keys but we will endeavour to offer a discount nevertheless.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

A day in the life of Simon

Today started early with the alarm going off at 6am and after a cup of coffee in bed I got up to do some book keeping on the computer (if that isn’t a contradiction).  Then into town to drop off and pick up dry cleaning from Johnsons in Carlisle for our customers.  After that my first programming job on a Land Rover Freelander.  The customer had a working key and remote and wanted a spare – sensible choice as with these vehicles the immobiliser is operated by the fob which also controls the central locking.  On Rover based vehicles if the battery goes or the Fob breaks the car will remain immobilised until it is fixed! More on that in a moment.

Anyway 10 minutes later our customer was pleased to receive his spare remote all working and functional.  Peace of mind is a valuable service!  Coincidentally, my next job to go to was a another older Rover.  This time the remote had actually stopped working and as previously described the car was immobilised.  The customer needed to go to work but unfortunately, he wouldn’t be going in that car!  The customer had originally thought that it was the battery but after changing it, still no joy.  I had thought that perhaps it just needed resynchronising to the car, but alas it needed a new remote.  In this case due to the age of the car it was decided not to proceed but instead to change the car!

While still in town, I decided to visit a few restaurants and pubs to introduce them to our knife sharpening service.  No doubt they will call me when their kitchen knives need sharpening.  I also dropped into a Motor Factors and was heartened to see my cards already on the counter top!

Next, I’m off up to the shop at Homebase car park to watch the shop while Martin takes a break.  On the way a phone call from a car dealer who had a car which, on connecting the battery had locked with the keys inside!  A quick detour and 5 minutes later I had opened the door and retrieved the keys, he even got to use the battery pack I had on board while he waited!   Another happy customer!

After lunch I drove up to Haltwhistle, stopping for a bite to eat on the tops looking over the fields – what a beautiful view!  Richard, of Richard Skeet Electrical, was his usual friendly and cheery self as I dropped off and picked up shoes that he had taken in for repair.  That should keep Martin busy in the shop!  Then I decided to make some calls at the local garages in Haltwhistle and on to Hayden Bridge before heading back to Carlisle.

Back in Carlisle I nipped home to collect to parcels containing keys for customers.  First a Renault Clio key, which happily worked first time.  The customer was a garage and I’m sure that their customer will be very pleased to get the car back on the road after her only working key failed!

Second, off to another larger used car franchise to program a Citroen C4.  I hadn’t done one of these before so a few butterflies, but all went well and the car now has two working remote keys!  Another satisfied customer!

So time for home and that satisfied feeling that today was a good day!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Locked Your Keys In The Car?

At Keyishoes we have started to embark on car entry techniques to help you out when the unthinkable happens and you keys are locked in the car.

Of course, this always happens when you have frozen food in the boot from the weekly shop or when you are in a hurry to get somewhere!  At worst it may happen locking a small child or pet in the vehicle!

Car entry is a new service from Keyishoes, we have lock picking tools and are proud of our selection of Lishi picks for locks using the newer style ‘laser’ keys.  As a new service we are quite happy to be honest about the small number of cars we have entered so far, however, any business involved in car entry has to start some where!  So we will be adding a list of cars we have gained entry to and will add to this as we build on our experience.  To start with here is our current modest list, but don’t forget that if entry isn’t an urgent emergency we can often have a new key cut to fit your car within 24 hours avoiding any need to pick your locks or use other techniques.

Cars Entered So Far

Ford Focus

Kia Sedona

Volkswagon Golf

Peugeot 206

Jeep Wrangler

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

New Lamborghini Key!

Now you think your car keys are expensive?  Try one of these for size! http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/19328/amosu-blings-lamborghini-car-keys

You wouldn't want to lose these!

You wouldn't want to lose these!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Open Sundays & Johnson Dry Cleaning

Yes that’s right! We are now open 7 days a week making our convenient services even more accessible!

Did you know that we are agents for Johnson Dry Cleaners?Johnsons Yes we are open 7 days a week to take in your dry cleaning for the fastest service north of the river – Just 48 hours!  Also, ask about our collection from the work place service for businesses in Carlisle for all of our services!

Priority Club member?  No problem!  We will honour 10% discount on all your dry cleaning and clothes alterations on production of a valid membership card.  If you don’t have one, we can even sign you up for membership which qualifies you to 20% discount on your first order!

48 Hour Dry Cleaning Service!

48 Hour Dry Cleaning Service!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Collection Day!

It’s our collection day today for shoe repairs & dry cleaning etc.  Give me a call if you want me to collect from your place of work!!  07808793418

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

First Sunday Opening Tomorrow!

Don’t forget that from tomorrow we will be opening Sundays!  Why not come and visit?

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Next monthly collection Date

Our next monthly collection from your place of work is this coming Monday 9th August.  If you would like us to visit your work place then please contact us! 

Why use our services for all you Shoe Repairs, Dry Cleaning, Clothes Alterations, Watch Batteries & Sharpening Services?

  • No town parking hassle and charges
  • Save time!
  • No need to cart your shoes and clothes around with you
  • No queueing
  • Save money – Repair, Don’t Renew!
  • No need to make a second trip to collect
  • No having to remember to collect
  • All the normal payment facilities i.e. Cash, Cheque, Debit/Credit Cards accepted
  • All these services in one transaction

Empty those wardrobes to give your old shoes and clothes a new lease of life!  Dig out those watches that have been languishing in draws waiting for a new battery and bring them to work with you on Monday.  We’ll do the rest! 

Save Money on new shoes, clothes and watches.  Save time getting it all done!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Now open 7 Days a week!

We are thrilled to announce that with immediate effect we are extending are opening hours to include Sundays! In response to many requests to open on Sunday we have decided to give it a go!  So now you can get your shoes repaired, keys cut and dry cleaning dropped off 7 days a week! Opening hours on a Sunday are 10am to 4pm.

Now Open on Sundays!

Now Open on Sundays!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

New Photo’s

I have added new photo albums to our Facebook page.  Why not pay us a visit on Facebook?  You can also follow us on Twitter so why not send us a Tweet!

Leather Half SOle & Rubber Heel

Leather Half Sole & Rubber Heel

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment