Local Auto Locksmiths Services

What do I do if I'm locked out of my car?

If you're locked out of your car, there is no need to panic. Instead, call upon your car locksmith services. This is one of the most common reasons that people call upon locksmiths for assistance. For most people, this is an issue that only happens once in a while and does not take long to fix. When you lock your keys in the car, all you have to do is make sure you are safely near the car, but not in a dangerous location. For example: if you are parked in a dark area of a parking lot, stand under light and call our number. We will dispatch a technician to your location. They will arrive within 30 minutes depending on where you are in relation to where they are. Our mobile units will keep you apprised to their whereabouts as soon as they receive the call. Once at your location, our technicians will use top of the line equipment and skills to get you back into your car. This process can take anywhere from five to twenty minutes depending on how complicated it is, and what caused the issue. For example, if you tried to get into your car but broke the key off in the car lock, our technicians will first have to remove the broken bit from the car lock before they can open it for you.

I locked my keys in my car. Will my car insurance cover the cost of your car locksmith?

If you have roadside assistance as part of your car insurance policy it will cover the cost. However, it is best that you verify with your insurance company beforehand so that we know where to send the bill. If your insurance does, in fact, cover it, then you can be reimbursed for the invoice from your insurance company.

Do I need high-security locks for my car?

If you want to keep your property and assets secured, it is recommended that high-security locks be installed. There are many types of locks available for different car brands. Some of these come equipped with video surveillance functions so that you can view who is approaching your car door. Others connect to smartphone technology such that you can keep track of who is using your car, where they are going, and when. Conversely, you can unlock the car doors to give access without being physically present. There are many options and each designed to fit different needs. As such it is recommended that you contact our customer service department will dispatch a professional to your location to go over what options best suit your situation.

My lock is no longer working smoothly. What should I do?

If your lock does not lock and unlock smoothly there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot it before you call on our professional service. The first thing you should do is check to see that the lock operates smoothly with your door open. Hold the door open and turn it with your key. If everything works fine then it is not an issue with the lock. The problem is instead with the alignment of your door and the car frame. You can also look at your door and frame to see if there any warps or twists in it. You should check to verify that your door completely rests against the doorstop and remains in place. If, for example, you have a weatherstrip on your car door it might be physically obstructing the pathway. Metal doors and metal frames can twist and start to rust as they get older. In such cases, it might be time to call upon our professional services to come to your location and fix the issue.

Can I just fix it myself?

While some people might be more equipped to fix problems with their locks than others, it is best that you rely upon professional locksmiths because we have the expertise, the experience, and the right tools for the job. In some cases, your situation might call for a very specific set of skills or tools that we have and you don’t. If you try to use the wrong tools it can cause additional damage and, as a result, cost you more in the end. More importantly, if you don’t know what you’re doing you can cause damage to the physical hardware in situations where the hardware itself does not have to be replaced. In so doing you will end up costing yourself more in the long run. We can dispatch people to your location who can rectify the issue quickly and efficiently. Even though you might be able to do it yourself correctly, it could take hours on end and cost you much more in the tools and time than it would if you just called on our professional services to fix the issue quickly.

Do you provide guarantees for your auto locksmith service?

Of course. We provide complete satisfaction, guaranteed. If there are problems that arise once your keys have been replaced or rekeyed, let us know and we will help rectify it immediately.