subject: Illegal Locksmith And How To Avoid Illegal Locksmith [print this page] When should I call a locksmith, sometimes we are feeling confusion. There are many situations in which it is a good idea to call a locksmith. At Key Mobile we can provide you with any locksmith service that you need. We make keys for homes, offices and cars. We install security hardware (such as deadbolts) and access control systems. We can give you advice for your particular security need. We can help you gain access to your home, office, or car if you happen to get locked out. You name it; we can help you with it. If for some reason we cannot help you with something, we will work with you to assist you to find someone who can. Your safety is our main concern.
Illegal locksmiths cause annoyance by placing hard to remove stickers on private property. They further insult residents and business owners by using fake addresses and phone number to avoid getting caught. This is a very famous scam tactic for locksmiths who are in this business for the wrong reasons. They give a local address and when the customer calls on their given number they are given an affordable price quote. But when the locksmith arrives and completes the job they charge you with a much higher price than originally quoted. And sometimes if the actual distance is far from the local address, the customer is also forced into paying an expensive travel fee.
If this is the cases then what can a person possibly do to prevent him from being ripped off by these criminals posing as locksmiths?
a) If you are locked out of your car and you have a roadside assistance service call them first. Such services are often included with the purchase of a car or as add on through your insurance company. These services can also be bought separately. The roadside assistance plans often have a list of approved companies to perform services like unlocking the cars, jump starting the batteries, changing flat tires, delivering gasoline as well as towing.
b) A good way to counter ever letting this happen to you is always see the business rating before hiring for a job. Save the number of a nationwide agency that has locksmiths in your area.
c) Find out whether or not the locksmith is insured. If during a repair the locksmith damages your property or if his faulty work results in any kind of loss or damages it is important for the locksmith to have insurance to cover your losses.
d) When the locksmith arrives at your place don't forget to ask for identification including a business card and where applicable a locksmith license. In addition to the business card check to see if the invoice includes the name of the company and whether the vehicle of the locksmith has a name that matches the business card, invoice, and/or the bill.
e) Whenever you contact a locksmith always make sure that you are given a quote before they dispatch a service van to your location and be sure and ask the dispatcher that what kind of service vehicle will be coming to your location. And as soon as a service vehicle arrives at your location, be sure to check the locksmiths credentials and have the locksmith give you a written quote. With this quote in hand you will know up front what you are expected to pay.
