Tips for choosing a reputable locksmith

Beware of phony locksmiths
or tips how to choose a reputable locksmith.

Metro Local Locksmith is a licensed provider of security and locksmith services in the city of New York.

You'll be surprised to learn that NOT all others are like us.
Always ask us for our locksmith license on site and we will proudly show it to you.

The scammers are out there, these companies hire individuals that ARE NOT licensed locksmiths in any way, they will usually tempt you with a ridiculously low estimate or quote over the phone ( which is a call center located on a different state ), just to get your business and then once the technician is on site the price would jump up, way up, usually 3-4 times more then the deliberately phony price you have received over the phone.

Countless of innocent people have been taken advantage of, they have been reaped off and their homes and security have been compromised by shady unprofessional locksmiths, who have used low grade locks and other low quality materials.

So you probably ask yourself - “ how do I choose a reputable locksmith ? “.

Fortunately there are ways and tips that would help you pick and choose a reputable locksmith, the right locksmith.

A few tips for choosing the right locksmith:

Find a professional locksmith that you know or one that's been recommended to you by friends, neighbors or family, BEFORE you actually need one.

Make sure your locksmith covers you for after hours emergencies as well as for regular services during business hours.

Always make sure that the locksmith is licensed by the DCA and once on site ask to see that license. ( all locksmiths in new york city required to have their license on them at all times ).

Unless you are completely sure about your locksmith, shop around and call other companies for more advice and price quotes.

A real locksmith will always ask to see your I.D. No reputable locksmith will ever serve you, your locks or your vehicle, unless you can provide the proper documents.

It's better to tell a phony locksmith to leave once on site and wait for another one, then to risk your home and loved once at the hands of a shady unlicensed locksmith.

When on the phone make sure that the company's name and location matches the name of the company you have called.

Ask for a price when the locksmith is on site before the job begins, ( never let a locksmith tell you the price at the end of the job, after the job is done ).

Never sign an empty receipt or an incomplete one before the beginning of the job.

At the end of the job make sure the name on the receipt is similar to the name of the company you have called to begin with.

Bottom line is this: common sense is your strongest weapon against phony locksmiths, if it
dosen't look right, it's usually because it isn't.

So remember – when you need a locksmith … Metro Local Locksmith !!!

ALWAYS AT YOUR SIDE.