Pretty much everybody owns a car these days. It’s so handy to own one as you can come and go as you please, on your own timetable rather than relying on public transport.
Cars can be expensive to maintain, but in many cases, they are one of the most expensive assets you will own, so it makes sense to spend money on maintenance and insurance. Many people enjoy washing their pride and joy on a regular basis and taking photos of it for social media. And why not? We don’t call cars our pride and joy for no reason!
But an expense that many people don’t consider is the cost of an automotive locksmith – just in case that “one time” happens!
Most people start looking for an Automotive Locksmith only in an emergency, so it’s great to see you here looking to see how we can help you before you need us!
But – If you need us right now – Give us a call at 0411 026 377
So what exactly is a locksmith for cars?
Automotive Locksmiths, which is what people who deal with vehicle locking systems are called, are the people you usually call when you’ve locked yourself out of your car or lost your car keys.
Automotive locksmiths have the tools, skills, and experience to help you get back into your car when you’ve inadvertently locked yourself out or simply lost the car keys.
If you don’t already have an automotive locksmith Melbourne then this is a great moment to put our number in your phone right now. There’s nothing worse than trying to decide who to use or calling friends and relatives when it’s dark and cold or you are in a hurry to get back into your car.
Calling your car dealer or mechanic to help you is just another step that takes time to do when all you want to do is get safely back into your car.
When would you need an Automotive or Car Locksmith?
There are all sorts of locksmiths that specialise in different types of locks and security. Residential and industrial locksmiths are the most common ones that people usually need.
Whilst these guys might eventually get you into your car if you’re desperate, its better to call the automotive locksmith guys who have all the knowledge and tools to make getting back into your car as quick and easy as possible.
Check out these six reasons to call us Your local Melbourne Locksmith!
We provide prompt service
When you can see your keys dangling inside the car ignition, it can be easy enough to call a family member and get them to bring you your spare key that’s at home. But if they aren’t home, can’t find the key or your partner who just flew out of the country has them in their pocket, things can look a bit bleak.
This is where a car locksmith can come in handy. They are just sitting around waiting for your call. They don’t have to find a babysitter, break into your house through the cat door or finish their dinner before they can come and rescue you.
In most cases, we, your local automotive locksmith will be less than half an hour away from you, making your wait as short as possible.
We will be there as fast as we can with all the things that we will need to get you back into your car – and polite, friendly and professional into the bargain!
We are available at all hours of the day and night
Losing your keys hardly ever happens nine to five, Monday to Friday as you can imagine. We have a 24-hour call-out service and we are more than happy for you to call us anytime.
We love it if you call us on a sunny Tuesday just after morning tea time but we are still happy to come out at 2am on a cold wet Saturday morning after you’ve got back from a night on the town to find you’ve lost your keys as well!
Seriously, just call us anytime. We are ready and waiting and always willing to help!
We have a complete set of professional automotive locksmith tools
Cars have changed a lot since the times when you or a mate could prise open the lock with a coat hanger when you managed to lock yourself out. Today’s cars are a maze of computer wires and have built-in alarm systems to stymie any would-be car thieves.
Our locksmiths know this and they have the latest tools along with the training and the instructions on how to get you back into your specific car, every time.
Our automotive locksmiths have the training and knowledge
We take pride in staying up to date on modern cars and their locking systems. It won’t matter if you are driving your grandfather’s 1968 HQ Holden or the latest offering from Hyundai or even a luxury import from Europe, you can be assured, that we can get you back into your car with our range of professional tools and techniques!
We keep up with the latest information about modern cars and their keys, locks, and security. We are confident we can get you back into your car as fast as possible with all our training and expertise in this area.
We are a cheaper option than getting your car towed to a mechanic or dealer to unlock your car
You might think that automotive locksmiths are expensive but in comparison to towing, it really is a much cheaper option – It’s also a hell of a lot quicker!
Don’t get fooled into getting your car towed to a mate’s place and spend days trying to get in and potentially damaging your car and invalidating the insurance, call in one of our professionals and let us get the job quickly and safely right where you parked it.
Using a professional locksmith can save time (and money)
It’s smart to call a car locksmith in an emergency but it’s smarter to get them to have a look at your locks when they start playing up – before things go horribly wrong.
If your car’s locks are a bit loose, too tight, or just aren’t turning smoothly, call a locksmith before your key snaps off or the lock breaks entirely causing more stress and even more cost.
It also pays to get us to cut you a spare key, cause we all know that when you only have one key, that is when you misplace or lose it!
How to choose a good car locksmith
Hire a LOCAL automotive locksmith
It’s smart to call a car locksmith in an emergency but it’s smarter to get them to have a look at your locks when they start playing up – before things go horribly wrong.
If your car’s locks are a bit loose, too tight, or just aren’t turning smoothly, call a locksmith before your key snaps off or the lock breaks entirely causing more stress and even more cost.
It also pays to get us to cut you a spare key, cause we all know that when you only have one key, that is when you misplace or lose it!
Make sure they are qualified and certified
Check the website to see if the company you intend to call is a registered locksmith company and not a fly-by-night operation.
Qualifications mean they do actually know what they are doing and won’t damage your car while they are working on it. You want someone with a high level of technical proficiency and experience and someone who has worked on your type of vehicle before.
Get an insured automotive locksmith
Your car is an expensive asset and you don’t want it damaged just to get back into it. Should the worst happen and you do end up with a scratch on your car, you need an insured company, like us, that can get your car painted and polished back to its original condition as soon as possible at no expense to you.
If the locking or security mechanism is faulty or gets damaged, you’ll want an insured professional company to help you through a claim knowing that they are here to help you get back into your car with a working security system and a new key as soon as possible.
Insurance is a must and we have it!
Check out online reviews for automotive locksmiths before you choose one
A great way to know if a company is any good is to check out the people who used them previously and see what their experiences were.
You will find a lot of great reviews on our website and about our company as we take a lot of pride in what we do, but please, always take note of reviews only from reputable websites.
The Best Automotive Locksmiths Melbourne
An automotive locksmith is someone most people only meet under pressure in stressful circumstances. We’d love to meet you before things go completely pear-shaped and have you as part of the family if you have any concerns about your car keys, locks, or security.
Call us today for duplicate keys or to get your locks checked if you think they are not working as well as they could.
But even if things are great now, we will be happy to help you any time of the night or day if you get locked out of your car for any reason today, tomorrow or in the future.
Put our number in your phone right now and know that we are available whenever you need us!
Call us now for locksmith services across Melbourne!
