TIPS FOR SELECTING A LICENSED LOCKSMITH

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TIPS FOR SELECTING A LICENSED LOCKSMITH
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• If youve never needed the services of a licensed
  locksmith before, then the following information
  should help you choose a reputable one, who is
  fully licensed and qualified to help you with
  your security concerns
• What does a licensed locksmith do?
• A locksmith who has gained the relevant
  qualifications, completed adequate training and
  ideally, had some experience in the industry,
  will rekey, install, repair, open and modify
  locks, or make keys for locks, including
  electronically duplicating transponder keys and
  other electronic programming of automotive keys
  and electronic operating devices.

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• Many licensed locksmiths can also provide
  security assessments, offer advice and guidance
  about security for your home or business, sell a
  range of fire rated safes and even garage doors.
• Simply put, a reputable licensed locksmith can
  act as a one-stop shop for all your home and
  business security requirements.
• What should you check before you hire a licensed
  locksmith?
• Always verify that the locksmith company youve
  chosen to approach are licensed, and that they
  are registered with the Bureau its important
  that you do this before you conduct business with
  them. The Bureaus website can be used to check
  the license status of any individual locksmith or
  company www.bsis.ca.gov/ forms_pubs/online_servic
  es/verify_license.html

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• You can and should ask to see their company
  license or employee registration card and a photo
  ID when the locksmith arrives on site, and check
  that theyre correctly and lawfully displaying
  their company license at their place of business,
  and in each mobile service vehicle.
• Also check with your particular city or county as
  to whether the locksmith is required to have a
  local business permit, and if so, that they have
  it.
• Seek references from those you trust
• Friends, family and work colleagues can be a
  great source of guidance, especially if they have
  recently used the services of a locksmith, and
  can recommend them from their own personal
  experience.

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• What to do if locked out of your car
• It might be wise to place a call to your auto
  insurance company before you reach out to a
  locksmith, as they might offer locksmith services
  as part of their benefits.
• Remember that while you will need a locksmith
  qualified and able to deal with vehicles, many
  registered, licensed residential and commercial
  locksmiths are trained and skilled in automotive
  lock replacements and repairs, among many others.

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• Always ask for an estimate before hiring
• The locksmith should be able to detail their
  costings, and if you feel as if the price is too
  high, youre perfectly within your rights to
  question it. Watch out for any locksmith charging
  extra once the job is complete there may be
  occasions when a task is more complex than
  initially thought, and they may need to charge
  you extra to cover their costs, but they should
  advise you of this before completion so that you
  can review matters.

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• Once you find a licensed locksmith that you know
  you can trust, and who carries out their work
  professionally and efficiently, save their number
  so that in the event of an emergency lock out,
  you can call them up with ease.
• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed locksmith in
  Anaheim with years of experience and trained
  staff skilled in locksmith services for both
  residential and commercial clients and having an
  online store for high security locks, and
  mul-t-lock, MT5 High Security keys etc. We also
  specialize in automotive lock repair services for
  cars, bikes and trucks and installation,
  servicing and repair of high quality security
  systems, access control systems and CCTV systems.
  If you are looking for a locksmith in Anaheim or
  or any other locksmith services in Orange County,
  call us at [phone].