{"id":551,"date":"2014-03-04T09:22:35","date_gmt":"2014-03-04T09:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/?p=551"},"modified":"2014-07-10T14:13:30","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T14:13:30","slug":"locksmith-advice-straight-from-the-industrys-finest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/locksmiths-tips\/locksmith-advice-straight-from-the-industrys-finest","title":{"rendered":"Locksmith Advice Straight From The Industry’s Finest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Locksmiths are skilled professionals who pride themselves on helping folks out of stressful situations. But, it may be that you have no idea how to go about finding the best<\/i> locksmith<\/i> in town. Keep reading to get<\/u> some terrific advice on identifying the very best<\/i>, most efficient locksmiths possible to help you in your time of need.<\/p>\n

If you are locked out of your vehicle at a bar or a gentleman’s club, give the locksmith<\/i> you call the impression that you work there. Many times a locksmith<\/i> will<\/i> give you a higher quote if they assume you have been spending money. Being a little dishonest can save you some extra cash.<\/p>\n

Do not trust a locksmith<\/i> that gives you a quote that is far less than any others you have contacted. In some cases, this is done with the intention of reeling you in. Once they begin to service you, they will<\/i> start to add on additional fees for things like paperwork and the fuel they used to get<\/u> to where you are.<\/p>\n

If you get<\/u> locked out of your vehicle, make sure that the locksmith<\/i> doesn’t block your car in when he gets there. Unscrupulous people will<\/i> do this in order to get<\/u> more money from you. Never pay them anything. The best<\/i> thing to do would be to take note of their license plate and call the police.<\/p>\n

Ensure that the locksmith<\/i> is licensed before hiring him. This certification ensures that he has the necessary skill to perform the work. Each state offers licensing of locksmiths. When the locksmith<\/i> arrives, ask for identification, a business card and his pocket license. This will<\/i> help ensure that the person you are dealing with is who he says he is.<\/p>\n

The best<\/i> way to find the most reliable locksmith<\/i> is usually word of mouth. When you need one<\/i>, start asking your friends and family who they trust. From there, check with the local BBB or other agency that will<\/i> provide information about reputations. Don’t just trust anyone with the keys to your home!<\/p>\n

Make sure that any locksmith<\/i> you hire is insured and bonded. If they are missing one<\/i> or the other, it would be a good idea for you to hire someone else. Being bonded will<\/i> help protect you against terrible workmanship and insurance will<\/i> cover any damage done to your property.<\/p>\n

It’s understandable that you want to find an affordable locksmith<\/i>, but this is one<\/i> area where you should be wary of anyone charging really low fees. Too low of a price may indicate that they are unskilled. Try to pick a locksmith<\/i> that does not charge at the high or low end of your quotes.<\/p>\n

There can be little doubt that in times of panic, a locksmith<\/i> can be your best<\/i> friend. From an inadvertent lockout to an entire lock overhaul at your home following a break-in, the services these professionals provide are indeed essential. With any luck, you are now prepared to find one<\/i> the next time the need arises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Locksmiths are skilled professionals who pride themselves on helping folks out of stressful situations. But, it may be that you have no idea how to go about finding the best locksmith in town. Keep reading to get some terrific advice on identifying the very best, most efficient locksmiths possible to help you in your time […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":550,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[184],"tags":[201,194,187,200,188],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/551"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=551"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":552,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/551\/revisions\/552"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}