Lockout Tips
Locksmith or Dealership for Key Replacement
- by: 24Hr Lockouts
- in car lockout, lockout, locksmith service, locksmiths
It’s frustrating. You’ve been shopping or out on a pleasant hike. You return to your car to find that you’ve either lost your keys and they won’t work. Keeping a spare set of keys with a trusted family member or friend can be an excellent idea. But, which is the better choice for making those keys? A locksmith or the dealership?
Price
You’ll pay much less to replace car keys when you use an auto locksmith rather than a dealership. The cost of service at a dealership is notoriously high for just about everything. And this is typically true with key replacement as well.
Convenience
Having a locksmith come to you and cut keys on the spot is much more convenient than making an appointment at the dealership. If the dealership is not close, you could have to take out even more time to drive there and back.
When you work with a mobile car locksmith, you just have to make the call and the locksmith will be on site as quickly as possible. You can get mobile key making wherever you are and at any time of the day or night – assuming you call the right auto locksmith, that is.
Equipment
You may worry that if you call a locksmith, you might not be able to get the service you need for all types of keys. You may expect the locksmith won’t have the equipment to make specialty keys. The truth is that reputable, experienced locksmiths have the equipment to replace the keys for nearly every make and model of vehicle. They also have the equipment to repair or replace door locks and ignition switches.
Ultimately, the best choice for replacing your car keys will depend on the things that are most important to you. You may prefer to visit the dealership, or you may find that you appreciate the cost savings and convenience that a 24 HR Lockouts locksmith can offer you.
Be prepared for the unexpected emergency by bookmarking our website in your mobile device. If you are locked out of your car, a quick phone call to 24 HR Lockouts will have a licensed, experienced emergency locksmith on the way to get you back into your car. Don’t risk damaging your car with a DIY attempt to unlock your car. Our prices are very competitive and reasonable. Call us for emergency auto lockouts.
