subject: Find A Locksmith Chicago Ahead Of Time And Save Yourself Hassles [print this page] Here's an idea if you want to do your mom, your sister, or your friend a big favor and give them something extra for Christmas or their birthday this year, and it won't cost you anything except a little bit of your time. Put together a list of the names and phone numbers of a reputable locksmith, mechanic, plumber, and heat/air conditioning repair service and program them into their phones. You could very easily save them from dealing with a disreputable company when they're in a vulnerable situation.
You don't want your girlfriend or your little brother to be stuck somewhere at night, locked out of their car, not knowing who to call for help. Modern locksmiths deal with regular residential locks, automotive locks, transponder keys, and every other type of lock. Most of them use a van to carry their tools and equipment so they can get into the locked car or home, and so they can make house or car key replacements and program transponder locks or keys.
A professional, licensed locksmith has trained as an apprentice, and is skilled at metal fabricating and electronics. A good locksmith is a willing and able problem-solver who is willing to work at odd hours to replace your lost car keys and get you going again.
Even if you have a roadside assistance program, having the number of a reputable automotive locksmith can be a real lifesaver. You don't want to be at the mercy of someone who will hook you up with a random locksmith just based on information in a database.
If you're stuck somewhere needing a new set of Ford transponder keys it's not a good idea to just go with the first locksmith you find from doing a search on your iPhone or by calling 411. Take the time to call at least three of them. If one of them quotes you a price that seems amazingly low, be wary. You don't want someone to come out and suddenly decide that it's going to cost a lot more to get into your car than what you were told. A lot of times your gut will tell you when you're dealing with someone who is not a professional, and you should heed that.
The best way to avoid all of this is to find a good locksmith when you don't need one. Ask for recommendations, make calls, and find out license numbers. If any of your friends have dealt with locksmiths, ask them what their experience was. A good word-of-mouth recommendation is worth far more than any advertisement.
Think about it: if you've spent the day at the Lincoln Park zoo and you realize that you've not only got two tired kids on your hands, but you've lost your car keys, you do not want to have to go to the hassle of tracking down just any Chicago locksmith and hoping they'll treat you right. Do a little homework beforehand, and you can save yourself and your loved ones a lot of time and trouble if they find themselves locked out of their car someday.
