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5 Tips to Avoid Getting Scammed by Car Locksmiths

We have all been there, you just lost your car keys and need a solution fast. What you dont know is taht there are a lot of unlicenced locksmiths that can take advantage of you, here some tips to chose the rigth professional for you.


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people are unaware of how profitable can the locksmith industry be and how tempting it is for scammers to give it a try

Our daily lives are characterized by busy schedules and at times we tend to misplace some very important items. One of the items that are commonly misplaced is the car keys. You could misplace them when you are shopping in the mall or when you are running between meetings in the office. The bottom line remains that keys are lost and have to be replaced with urgency. 

Some people are organized and prepared for such occurrences and they would either call an emergency car locksmith or their designated mobile locksmiths to come and help them replace the keys. The problem comes when you do not have a specific locksmith and you have to look for references and posters for details of available locksmiths. The danger with this is that you may land in the hands of the wrong car locksmiths and get scammed.

The big question is this; how do you avoid such cases? Well CarKeysFinder has put together a few tips that can help you avoid scams and save money.

Establish the Business Address and Legal Name

The beginning of business legitimacy is having a location where you can be traced to. Whenever you are engaging car locksmiths, ensure that they tell you exactly where they operate from; the street and address. This will give you a point of reference. In addition, enquire about their legal business name. It should be a registered name and recognized by the relevant authorities as a provider of locksmith services. Be wary of companies or individuals who run briefcase companies that use generic names like “locksmith experts”.

Ask for Identification

A genuine car locksmith, who has been in the industry and conducts legal business, should have the necessary identification elements. These may include badges, branded cars and even license certificates. Before you give them a chance at your car, ensure that you verify all these details first. Since most countries require that their locksmith service providers be licensed, there is no reason why any of them should not have the necessary documents.

Get a Quote Before the Task Begins

Some car locksmiths have a tendency of starting to replace your car keys without there being an agreement with regards to the charges. Avoid such technicians because they will go ahead and replace the keys then bill you a very punitive charge that you may find difficult to avoid. Let everything be written on pen and paper or at least negotiated before the job begins. If you find that they are expensive, you can always source for another one.

Ask For Referrals from Friends and Relatives 

Whenever you are stuck and you need your car keys replaced, you can always call your friends and relatives so that they can refer you to someone who is credible enough. It is very rare to be conned by such car locksmiths because of the background trust that is present between them and your extended network of friends. The person they refer you to should have given them service before and can attest to the quality of their performance.

The Key Replacement Methodology

Most experts have a way of unlocking the car doors without drilling of replacing the lock upfront. When you are locked out, you may find some of the car locksmiths insisting they must drill from the outside instead of unlocking the car door first. The moment you notice such tendencies, immediately stop them and look for an alternative solution. Most of these are quacks and they are out to take advantage of naïve clients.

While these tips may not be exhaustive, they provide a guideline that you can follow to help you get your car keys replaced by genuine technicians.


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