HOW MUCH LOCKSMITH SERVICE COSTS

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HOW MUCH LOCKSMITH SERVICE COSTS

Perhaps, you’re locked out of your house or your car, asking yourself, how much locksmith service costs?

If you ask a group of people hired a professional locksmith, many of them would tell you; it was expensive. But this in not true! Because a skilled professional locksmith can make it looks easy, you may think he don’t deserves the charge he asked for the service.

In fact, to become a skilled and professional locksmith, it takes years of practice, not to mention expensive, tools, and key machines, or key programming machine. In addition, in order to be a mobile locksmith, helping you on-site, we need to maintain a full mobile locksmith shop. As well as supporting gas, and insurance for car and business.

When you hire a mobile locksmith, you need to consider other aspects involving your call for help. Since you’ve called locksmith to come out, there is driving time in order to reach your location. Let’s call a driving time – “service call”.

A mobile locksmith need to drive 20-30 minutes to reach you, it means 40-60 minutes round trip. At the top of that, a locksmith will pay also gas, insurance, and wear and tear on his truck. You may consider this hour of driving time as we’re working for you.

When the locksmith arrive and opens you car or house in 5 minutes, you count only this time. Take in mind to unlock a door takes long time of studying and practice to become a professional lockout assistance.

When you need a locksmith, the best thing to do is to ask for a quote. Don’t accept a so called “starting price” because this is the first step of a scammer. A professional locksmith should know the price and quotes you an official price over the phone.

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15 MINUTES LOCKSMITH SERVICE

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15 MINUTES LOCKSMITH SERVICE, CAN YOU COME FASTER?

15 Minute Locksmith Service

We are fast locksmiths, offering 15 minutes locksmith service to your initial call. Yet again, we are fast, but it also depends on some circumstances. Many times, when a customer is calling, requesting an emergency locksmith, he’s asking how long it takes for our locksmith to arrive on site. When we answer 15-20 minutes, the customer asks, can you come faster?

We are fast locksmiths, offering 15 minutes locksmith service to your initial call. Yet again, we are fast, but it also depends on some circumstances. Many times, when a customer is calling, requesting an emergency locksmith, he’s asking how long it takes for our locksmith to arrive on site. When we answer 15-20 minutes, the customer asks, can you come faster?

This is a legitimate question for a lockout situation. We know you are impatience and frustrated, this is the reason why we try to provide fast emergency locksmith services. Yet, we’re limited to traffic and rush hours. Most of the day, we’re on the road, so we’re able to provide a faster service. But when you call us early morning, or late at night, it could take a bit longer.

Please be advised, despite the time you need to wait for us to arrive, we are doing our best to be there with you, as soon as we can.

15 MINUTES, CAN YOU COME FASTER?

To arrive fast, we do our best to be as efficient as we can. Yet, our locksmiths are not waiting around the corner, unless we are serving another customer in your area. With this in mind, we offer 15-20 minutes of arriving time from your first call.

When a customer asks us if we can arrive faster, we can only keep doing our best to be there as soon as we can. 99% of the time, we can be there in 15 minutes or less.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE VS MOBILE LOCKSMITH

As a locksmith, I have always wondered why when people call AAA or any other form of roadside assistance, they can wait hours. The average time of ETA from a national roadside assistance company is between 1-2 hours. But when it comes to ETA from a locksmith, 20 minutes is way too long time to wait for arrival.

In addition to a long waiting time, a national roadside assistance pro can arrive to estimate the service you need, and call for further help. That means you may wait for even more than the first ETA quote. When you call a local locksmith, you get fast and efficient service. For instance, you can get a full service done by one of our locksmiths within one hour of your call!

15-20 MINUTES SERVICE CALL | MOBILE LOCKSMITH SERVICES

When you hear or read the term “service call” from a locksmith company, it means the ETA of driving time and gas spent, to arrive on site. The rate and ETA of a service call vary from one company to another. You may consider this aspect, too.

We’re the locksmiths you need for fast arrival. In most cases, we can arrive within 15-20 minutes. unless one of our locksmiths just have finished another job around the corner. Most of the time, we can get to your location in a fairly timely manner

WHY YOU MAY NEED A KEY EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE KEYLESS ENTRY

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WHY YOU MAY NEED A KEY EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE A KEYLESS ENTRY

Most of the people thinks they don’t need a working key to their lock since they have a key-less entry. This is not true! There are several reasons why you may need a key even when you have a keyless entry.

No matter if you use a keyless entry for a car, house, or business. It also doesn’t matter if you have a new battery for your auto key fob or the electronic (keypad)  lock on your door.

A keyless entry is a fun thing to use. It makes our life easier. Yet, you can’t fully trust a key fob or keypad lock to work every time you need it. In this post, we would like to point to your attention the risks of leaving your keys behind.

KEY-LESS ENTRY FOR CARS (A KEY FOB)

An automotive key fob is a remote control device to unlock/lock your vehicle doors, as well as start your car or other features. Each car has different features on key fob, depending on brand and model. For instance; with some cars, you can only lock or unlock your car door from a distance. With other cars, you also have to push to start the ignition. You can also hit the panic button to locate your car among many cars around, in a huge parking lot.

A keyless entry key fob for cars is a convenient way to operate your car, yet, the battery can run empty. In this case, you will not be able to functionally operate your car. One of our automotive locksmiths can help you replace a keyless entry fob to your car.

KEY-LESS ENTRY FOR HOUSE OR BUSINESS

A keyless entry for the house is a keypad electronic lock that runs on batteries. A keyless entry for commercial buildings could vary, depending on the requirements of the business.

For the same reason as battery failure in automotive key fobs, the batteries in a digital keypad lock can run out, too. You can never trust an electronic device to work perfectly at all times. With this in mind, you can’t also trust your keypad lock when it is connected to the main electric line of your property. A short electric circuit can happen at any time, and you don’t want to be caught without a key in your hand.

AUTOMOTIVE KEY FOB AND KEYPAD LOCK SERVICES

Our locksmiths can assist you with any automotive keyless entry or digital keypad lock. We can help, whether you need to re-program, troubleshoot, or replace your digital keyless entry device. Please call us or send us an email for an estimate. 24-hour locksmiths can assist you whenever you need help with your keyless entry system. We are a local locksmith company in Lehigh Valley, PA.

HOW A PROFESSIONAL LOCKSMITH CAN HELP YOU

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HOW A PROFESSIONAL LOCKSMITH CAN HELP YOU | LOCKTECH24/7

Perhaps you’re a DIY guy who does all the work at home without calling professionals for help. Yet, there are certain ways a professional locksmith can help you. We all agree it is not hard or complicated to install a lock, but what if you need to drill holes on the door, to add a new deadbolt on your door? On the other hand, what if you need to re-key a lock, which is cheaper than replacing an entire lock and mechanism?

Another reason you may need a professional locksmith is when you replace a lock, and it doesn’t fit because the holes are too small. Because locks come in different sizes, you may consider this problem is an option.

Dealing with a professional locksmith company is usually better to keep your security on the top level. Dealing with a professional locksmith can also give you peace of mind, and safety to your family. In addition, a legit locksmith company will give you a warranty on labor and hardware, so if any problem occurs in the future, you’re protected under the warranty policy.

We would like to point out several locksmith services, some of them you can’t do by yourself, and perhaps others, you can, but you may need some help from a professional locksmith:

CAR, HOUSE, AND BUSINESS LOCKOUT

Yes, some lucky people finally were able to unlock the door by themselves. However, you must consider the fact you can damage your car or your house. A professional locksmith has the right tools to unlock your door.

Sometimes, you can find an open window to get into your house. This is not the case with every house lockout incident. For this reason, we’re working 24 hours, day and night. We have a professional lockout tool to unlock your property without causing a damage.

AUTO KEY REPLACEMENT AND AUTO KEY FOB PROGRAMMING

As for today, almost all new cars need a transponder key to start and run. A transponder key is an electronic chip device installed in the “head” of a key. This chip is communicates with the computer of the car, so when the computer recognizes a programmed chip, it releases the system to run smoothly.

Cutting a transponder key is not enough to start a car. An automotive locksmith should program your new computer chip key to your car. Besides, many new cars has push-to-start ignition, so all the electronic components are in the key fob, and not the actual service key.

Call us when you need a car key replacement service. We will cut and program a new transponder key or a key fob to your car also if you lose all your keys.

REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTO IGNITION LOCK

In time, ignition locks intend to break out of wear and tear. One of the most common reasons to ruin an ignition lock is having too many keys on your key ring. You may know that if your car is older than 10 years, you may encounter a problem with your ignition lock, soon or later.

Our professional automotive locksmiths can address the problem of your ignition, and repair it on the spot. No matter where your car is parked at the Lehigh Valley, we can be there within 20 minutes and get you back on the road in a short time.

RE-KEYING EXISTING LOCKS

When you need to re-key an existing lock on your door, you better call a professional locksmith service. Despite a basic lock-key kit that you can buy in local stores, you need to know what you’re doing. When we’re re-keying locks, we change the combination of the pins and the springs. In this case, you must know how to re-key a lock.

Don’t think reading the instructions is enough. Every lock is unique, and as you get into problems during re-keying, you may know how to solve those problems. The easy way out of re-keying locks is calling us, we’re happy to assist you.

BROKEN KEY EXTRACTION

It been said a lot about removing a broken key. Perhaps you think “I can do it myself, I just need a small screwdriver or a needle.” You must remember, that if the key has broken halfway inside the cylinder, you can cause future damage to the cylinder.

To remove a broken key from a lock’s cylinder, you may need a variety of tools and professional locksmith kits. We can insert these tools from the side of the key to get hold of the broken key from the back side.

ADDING A DEADBOLT ON YOUR DOOR

Replacing an existing deadbolt on your door should be an easy task. Most of the doors have two locks, which is a doorknob and a deadbolt. However, some of the doors have only a doorknob, which puts your security at risk.

Adding a deadbolt to your door is recommended by all means. In general, the security is your deadbolt, not a doorknob. Drilling holes in your door is a time-consuming task. In addition, you also need to align the lock with the door’s frame. This is a job that needs to be done by a professional locksmith.

“Fresh Installation” of deadbolt is the service you need to ask us when you would like to add a deadbolt to your door.

ELECTRONIC LOCK INSTALLATION

Installing an electronic lock is quite different than a standard lock. When you install an electronic lock, you also need to take care of and connect the electronic components. In addition, you also need to program the lock to your favorite entry 4-digit pin.

When we install an electronic lock, our locksmith also checks if there is pressure on the bolt or the latch. The bolt or the latch must go in and out the door frame very easily, to keep the lock working properly.

FILE CABINET LOCK AND MAILBOX LOCK

It may sound surprising, but when you have an issue with the lock of your file cabinet or mailbox, it can be a time-consuming task. There are so many different file cabinets and mailbox locks. Many times, we found ourselves running hours of phone calls to get the exact part that we needed.

A file cabinet or a mailbox lock can be very tricky. Most of them “look alike,” but when you try to install the lock, it doesn’t fit well. Call us if you need a special order or a mailbox or a file cabinet lock because our professional locksmith can help.

OUR PROFESSIONAL LOCKSMITH CAN HELP!

Yes, our professional locksmith can help, 24 hour a day, 7 days a week. Don’t hesitate to call us whenever you need a professional locksmith to come to your aid. Our professional locksmith can help whether you need vehicle key replacement, lock re-key, or ignition lock repair.

A professional locksmith in Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton PA is only one phone call away.

CAR KEYS LOCKSMITH

CAR KEYS LOCKSMITH

Car keys locksmith service provider for almost all car brands & models. However, we’re mobile car keys locksmiths providing services to replace your car key or re-program your key if needed. With this in mind, LockTech24/7 automotive locksmiths are equipped with the latest car key cutting and programming machines to provide a quick and efficient service. Tell us your ignition key problem, and we give you a perfect solution.

Automotive keys and anti-theft systems get advanced in time. Automotive locksmith needs to keep himself updated at all time. We are taking care of technology updates in all times, so we can cut and program more types of keys.

CAR KEY REPLACEMENT FAQS

Q: I’VE LOST ALL THE KEYS TO MY CAR, CAN YOU MAKE A NEW KEY TO MY CAR?

A: Yes we can! By sending out your VIN number, we’re able to get the key code of your car, and to cut a new and fresh key.

Q: I’VE LOST ONE OF MY CAR KEYS, AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SPARE KEY, IS IT CHEAPER?

A: Yes, in most cases, when you have one working car key in hand, it is cheaper to make a spare key to your vehicle. However, if you key is completely worn, then, it might be hard to retrieve your key cuts.

Q: SOMEONE STOLE MY CAR KEYS, DO I NEED TO CHANGE THE IGNITIONS OR THE LOCKS OF MY CAR?

A: In most cases, when we cut and program a new key to your vehicle, the previous keys would no longer work on your car. In this case, if someone think to steal your car, he wouldn’t be able to start your car.

Q: I REPLACE THE COMPUTER OF MY CAR AND I NEED TO RE-PROGRAM THE KEYS, CAN YOU DO THAT?

In general, we’re able to re-program car keys. In the case of auto computer replacement, it depend. After replacing the computer of your car, you need to re-set and fill it with the data of your vehicle. There are external companies in the U.S who can provide you with this service. In this case, you need to send out the computer of your car, and get it back when it ready. After this process, we’ll be able to program your car key, again.

Q: I BROKE MY CAR KEY IN THE IGNITION, CAN YOU TAKE IT OUT AND MAKE A NEW KEY TO MY CAR?

A: It depend how deep us the broken part of the key is inside the ignition. In many cases, we’re able to extract the broken key and to make a new key to your vehicle.

Q: HOW MUCH MY CAR KEY COST?

A: The price of a car key is depend on the car year, brand, and model. Please call us for a quote.

WHEN YOU NEED FAST & PROFESSIONAL AUTO KEYS SERVICE

The key point to get fast and an efficient car keys replacement services is to call a reliable locksmith in your area. When you choose the right locksmith company, you can get you locksmith needs with no hassle. Call us for any automotive locksmith service. Starting from automotive lockout services to automotive keys made on-site, or ignition lock repair, we are here to help.

Fast automotive keys and ignitions service is only one phone call away. Be that as it may say; we’re ready to help. You can rely on our 24/7 car keys service, in order to get you back on the road as soon as possible. At the same time, you can rest assure that we make your car key won’t fail anytime you need to start your car, again.

3 WAYS YOU CAN GET LOCKED OUT OF A TRUCK

3 WAYS YOU CAN GET LOCKED OUT OF A TRUCK

3 WAYS YOU CAN GET LOCKED OUT OF A TRUCK

3 WAYS YOU CAN GET LOCKED OUT OF A TRUCK

These are 3 ways you can get locked out of a truck. Truck drivers are hard-working people. It isn’t easy to drive an 18-wheeler truck all day long. A truck driver can drive up to 14 hours a day. That means, after several hours of driving, any truck driver can be tired, and unfocused.

A trip across the U.S. for a tractor-trailer driver can take as long as 14 days. In such a long trip a truck driver stops in many places to load and unload his truck and takes breaks to eat or sleep. A truck driver can also sleep in his truck. For instance; many trucks have a small sleeping space behind the driver and the passenger seats. You can find a bed, a small Frigidaire, and a nightstand in this sleeping space.

Truck Stop Service Stations are very popular places for truck driver to get locked out of their truck. However, big trucking companies are also popular sites for truck drivers to get locked out during loading or unloading the truck.

The best thing you can do is to drive your truck when you have one spare key. If you lock yourself out, you can easily unlock your door with a spare key. However, if you don’t have a spare key, you can prevent lockout incidents after reading this post.

 

TRUCKING COMPANIES

When a truck driver stops to load or unload his truck in a trucking company, he may be under pressure of time. While loading or unloading the truck, a truck driver needs to get to a dispatch office to make the paperwork for his trip. Perhaps, he runs to the bathroom or the kitchen to make a cup of coffee. In addition, other truck drivers are waiting in line, urging him to move fast.

Think about yourself when you visit trucking companies on your trip. You need to pass a security gate after inspection of your paperwork and the cargo space of your truck. Soon when you get in, you park your truck, sticking the back to the loading deck. You carry all your trip documents, running inside the office, meanwhile, the employees in the warehouse are loading your truck.

Going back and forth to your truck to pick up some documents and other things is a very vulnerable moment to forget the keys in your truck. At this moment, you need to be very careful not to lock your keys in your truck, or to lose your keys.

 

TRUCK STOP STATIONS

Same as in trucking companies, truck drivers intend to lock themselves out of the truck during a break at a truck stop station. Having a break in your drive from time to time is a good idea, especially when you can rest. It can help you refresh yourself for the next several hours. Perhaps, you also need to refill gas, which truck stop station is the best place for gas when you’re driving a 57ft truck in length?

Now imagine you stop in a truck stop station, refilling gas for your truck. When you’re done, you park your truck in the parking lot, thinking of going to eat something, and then go to sleep for a few hours. You get in the grocery store, and you’re looking for the bathroom. In addition, you buy some food, and after eating, you leave back to your truck. When you look for the keys, you find out you’ve left them in the ignition while you’ve locked the truck behind.

P.S: Did you know that Iowa 80 truck stop is the biggest truck stop in the world?

SLEEPING INSIDE YOUR TRUCK

We can all agree on this fact; when we wake up, we’re still sleepy, and our minds are still delayed. This is the most dangerous time to lock our keys inside anywhere. No matter if the keys to your truck, house, or business. Lockout incidents usually happen early in the morning after we wake up to start a day.

If you’re a truck driver who sleeps in his car, it can happen to you, too. This is another way of the 3 ways you can get locked out of a truck. You wake up after a night’s sleep in your truck. After getting dressed you leave your truck to get a cup of coffee and to wash your face. You slam the door of your truck, just to realize that you’ve left your key in the ignition. What a way to start the day.

3 WAYS YOU CAN GET LOCKED OUT OF A TRUCK

CALL US IF YOU’RE LOCKED OUT OF A TRUCK

When you lock yourself out of your truck, there is no reason to panic, you can call us for help.

We offer 24-hour emergency locksmith and lockout services, whether you’re locked out of a house, business, or truck. Our professional automotive locksmith specialists can unlock any 18-wheeler truck door in no time. You can rest assured that you can rely on us to get you back in your truck soon after you’ve called our number.

Semi-truck lockout services in Lehigh Valley provided by LockTech24/7 are your best choice to keep counting your miles, as soon as possible.