You’re fresh from a long day at work, ready to put your feet up and unwind—only to find your car door locked. Or you just got home and all you want to do is lie on the couch and close your eyes—except your front door won’t budge. And no matter how many times you’ve used the key, it doesn’t seem to be cooperating with you. Getting locked out of your home or car door can be a trial. And these are things that happen anyone sooner or later. So when it does happen to you, make sure you’re prepared.
- Get the numbers in advance. The Federal Trade Commission suggests reaching out to your friends, family and basically people you trust in your network for reliable names and companies they’ve worked with in the past. Keep these numbers handy. That way, if an emergency happens—you find yourself locked out while you’re out on the road or just coming home at night—then you know who you can call right away. By having handy access to those numbers, finding an emergency locksmith in Hamilton should be easy. You won’t have to waste precious minutes trying to get your hands on a contact number that works.
- Ask for the rate. Before you let the locksmith proceed, make sure you confirm the fees. If the locksmith tosses out a price that’s different from the estimate or quote you heard over the phone, don’t let the work proceed. Negotiate the rate. Be firm but polite. You don’t want to put the locksmith off, you just want to make sure you won’t have to pay more than you should.
- Be wary of any drilling. If the locksmith says the lock has to be replaced, don’t give in right away. Ask why and let the locksmith give you a thorough explanation. If you aren’t convinced, then ask the locksmith not to go any further. Excellent locksmiths have the training and tools necessary to fix the lock. So if they ask you to replace it, they might just be using that to pad your bill. Be on the lookout for any signs that tell you you’re dealing with a crooked locksmith.
If you’re in an emergency, though, it might be tempting to just agree to the cost and just chuck it up to experience. That’s not really going to help improve how things work in the long run. So make sure you lodge a complaint with the company and Better Business Bureau. Spread out reviews until the company picks up on it and reviews your case. At the very least, you’ll keep other drivers or home owners from suffering the same fate.
Firstline Locksmith offers locking and safety solutions. If your child or parent is locked out, call us and we’ll send someone over right away. Call now for more details.
