{"id":596,"date":"2014-07-06T15:59:52","date_gmt":"2014-07-06T15:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/?p=596"},"modified":"2014-07-10T14:14:09","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T14:14:09","slug":"you-can-be-your-own-locksmith-with-this-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/locksmiths-advice\/you-can-be-your-own-locksmith-with-this-advice","title":{"rendered":"You Can Be Your Own Locksmith With This Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you need a locksmith<\/i>? Are you seeking out help with your security issue? Do you have questions to ask or a project to be completed? A locksmith<\/i> can perform many tasks, which means choosing a professional who is trustworthy. Read on to learn about how to pick the right locksmith<\/i>.<\/p>\n

When you call<\/b> a locksmith<\/i> company, pay attention to how they answer the phone. You want to hear the company’s name. If they do not provide one, ask them for it. If you get the run around, and the name is not given, move on to someone else. They could be running a scam.<\/p>\n

If you are locked out of your vehicle at a bar or a gentleman’s club, give the locksmith<\/i> you call<\/b> the impression that you work there. Many times a locksmith<\/i> will 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

When a locksmith<\/i> comes to help you, always ask to see their ID. In some states, the locksmith<\/i> has to have a license as well, like in California, North Carolina, New<\/u> Jersey and Texas. Do your research ahead of time so you know<\/b> what documentation your locksmith<\/i> needs to have.<\/p>\n

Be prepared even<\/i> if you do not foresee needing a locksmith<\/i>. Research locksmiths in advance, and know<\/b> who you would call<\/b> on if you were to have an emergency. You may even<\/i> want to have the number of the locksmith<\/i> in your phone. Then you will have the number at hand.<\/p>\n

If you call<\/b> all of the available locksmiths and you are given a price that is too high, you should take care of the problem yourself. Use a drill from the garage to break open the lock, then replace it with a new<\/u> one. You can find simple do-it-yourself kits at most home improvement stores.<\/p>\n

Always ask your locksmith<\/i> for professional identification before you let him into your home. It’s all too easy to advertize as a locksmith<\/i> when you really are not one. Also, be careful where you find yours. While there are many reputable businesses on places like Craigslist, you really never know<\/b>!<\/p>\n

When looking for a locksmith<\/i>, try to avoid any company that does not answer the phone with a specific name. These companies will frequently subcontract the work out to other vendors. You need to have a company that hires their own employees and does not farm out their work to anyone and everyone.<\/p>\n

Inquire about the length of time any locksmith<\/i> has been around before you commit to hiring them. Chances are, if they have been around for a while, they are trustworthy. New<\/u> locksmiths are not necessarily untrustworthy, but you should be careful about the lack of experience.<\/p>\n

Knowledge is truly power, even<\/i> when it comes to hiring a locksmith<\/i>. Even<\/i> if you only know<\/b> what is contained in this article, you should no longer struggle with finding a trustworthy professional. That said, turn tips into action and start searching for your new<\/u> partner in security right away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you need a locksmith? Are you seeking out help with your security issue? Do you have questions to ask or a project to be completed? A locksmith can perform many tasks, which means choosing a professional who is trustworthy. Read on to learn about how to pick the right locksmith. When you call a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":595,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[185],"tags":[193,225,204,187,221],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596"}],"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=596"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":597,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596\/revisions\/597"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}