{"id":747,"date":"2014-04-23T02:49:25","date_gmt":"2014-04-23T02:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/?p=747"},"modified":"2014-07-10T14:16:28","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T14:16:28","slug":"handy-tips-and-advice-for-finding-a-locksmith-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/finding-locksmiths\/handy-tips-and-advice-for-finding-a-locksmith-2","title":{"rendered":"Handy Tips And Advice For Finding A Locksmith"},"content":{"rendered":"

How can<\/i> a person find a reliable locksmith<\/i>? Do you know what to look for in a locksmith<\/i>? How about what to avoid when hiring one? There are many things to learn when it comes time to choosing a locksmith<\/i> you can<\/i> trust. Read on for more information!<\/p>\n

If you lock yourself out of the house, ignore locksmiths who want to replace the lock upfront. A good locksmith<\/i> can<\/i> open virtually any door with no need<\/u> for a replacement of the lock. There will<\/b> always be additional cost involved if locks must be replaced unnecessarily.<\/p>\n

Do not let the locksmith<\/i> begin work until he or she has given you an estimate. Rather than simply getting a verbal estimate, insist that the locksmith<\/i> write the quote down on paper. This way, you have proof of the number that you were quoted. As long as you agree with the price, work can<\/i> commence at that point.<\/p>\n

Most legitimate locksmiths will<\/b> arrive in a service vehicle. If the locksmith<\/i> does not arrive in a service vehicle, you should take extra care to ensure that he is not a scam artist. Ask for identification before allowing him to begin. This identification should include a pocket license along with business cards.<\/p>\n

Contact your local Better Business Bureau to ensure that there are no complaints lodged against your locksmith<\/i>. The BBB will<\/b> have records of any complains along with what the locksmith<\/i> done to try to remedy any complaints filed. A reputable locksmith<\/i> may have one or two complaints filed against him; however, if numerous complaints are recorded, look elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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

Try looking for a locksmith<\/i> that works on homes, businesses and vehicles. This will<\/b> help you avoid needed multiple people in case of emergency. Keep this person’s number in your wallet and call them if there is a problem. Repeat business can<\/i> sometimes result in you getting some pretty good discounts.<\/p>\n

After a locksmith<\/i> has changed the keys or locks in your home, try them yourself before he leaves. While his work is no doubt top-notch, new keys and locks can<\/i> be tricky. Make sure you can<\/i> figure out the knack or get<\/i> his advice on how to break them in, so that you’re not frustrated about it later.<\/p>\n

When you need<\/u> to find a good locksmith<\/i>, plan on driving around a lot. Rather than simply relying on the information you might get<\/i> over the phone, visit their businesses in person. This will<\/b> give you a better feel for the level of professionalism you are dealing with and should get<\/i> all of your questions answered completely.<\/p>\n

This information will<\/b> help you to avoid problems in times of crisis. While it’s not a pleasant situation, the experience will<\/b> be less traumatic if you are fully prepared. Whether you need<\/u> to change locks or you need<\/u> to get<\/i> inside your house, knowing as much as you can<\/i> about locksmiths will<\/b> be helpful to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How can a person find a reliable locksmith? Do you know what to look for in a locksmith? How about what to avoid when hiring one? There are many things to learn when it comes time to choosing a locksmith you can trust. Read on for more information! If you lock yourself out of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[186],"tags":[192,194,187,195,188],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747"}],"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=747"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":748,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747\/revisions\/748"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}