You rarely think about an auto locksmith until you need one and by that point, you’re already in a difficult (and often stressful) situation.
You might have found yourself stuck in a car park, on the side of the road or even at home, desperately trying to get off to work.
And in that situation, you want to get your keys back and in working order as quickly as possible.
As such, it makes sense that you should keep an auto locksmith on your speed dial, so you can get yourself back on the road as quickly and seamlessly as possible.
Yet despite this, most people don’t even have this phone number saved in their phone.
That’s why we’ve put together this guide. Below, we’ve going to outline five reasons you need to put your auto locksmith on your speed dial.
What is an auto locksmith?
In case you’re lucky enough to have never needed an auto locksmith, you might be unsure what we’re talking about, so let’s quickly address this first.
An auto locksmith is a trained and certified locksmith that works with vehicle locks and keys. This usually includes traditional car keys, as well as fobs and transponders.
This means they can replace keys and broken locks on your car, van, motorbike or most other vehicles.
Why keep your auto locksmith on speed dial
Now we know how they can help, let’s take a look at the five reasons why you should have a local auto locksmith on your speed dial.
1. You have lost your keys
Nothing is more inconvenient when you’re trying to go about your day than losing your car keys. Whether that’s at home or when you’re out and about, getting a new key as quickly as possible is crucial.
And in case you’re feeling pretty good about your ability to hold on to your keys, remember, a study from RAC found that as many as two million Brits misplace their keys each year.
What’s to stop you from being next?
Having your locksmith on speed dial means you can call them up and get a replacement key to you in a matter of hours (maybe even less).
2. Your key breaks in the lock
Having your key break in your lock can be inconvenient for a number of reasons. Firstly, it might mean you’re actually locked out of the car and secondly, even if you’re at home, it means you can’t go anywhere until the lock and key are fixed.
So it stands to reason that you need to get an auto locksmith on the case as soon as possible. Hit their number on your speed dial and your lock could be replaced the same day.
3. You’re locked out of your car
Unfortunately, key fobs can be temperamental and they can get damaged, which leaves you stuck outside the car with no way in.
In this case, you need to get a new fob to help you get back in your vehicle. Auto locksmiths can either repair or replace your key fob for you, so you can get back on your way.
4. Your transponder key won’t work
Transponder keys have become the industry standard for lots of manufacturers selling new cars. The problem is, if these become damaged or stop working for whatever reason, it’s not as simple as just getting a new key cut.
Instead, these need to be reprogrammed or replaced and often, going to a dealership is not an option. Plus, there’s no guarantee they can help.
An auto locksmith will not only be able to reprogram your key for you, but often they have mobile tools to be able to do this, so they can come straight to you and sort your key out on the roadside.
This is just another reason it is so handy to have their number on your speed dial.
5. Someone broke into your car
The final reason on our list is in case someone tries, and possibly even succeeds, to break into your vehicle. In this case, they might break the locks in order to gain entry.
In this case, you need to get the locks and possibly keys changed as quickly as possible to ensure the security of your vehicle from further criminals.
And you want to do this as quickly as possible. The last thing you want is to leave your car unlocked all day and night.
By quickly calling up your auto locksmith, they can (hopefully) get your locks fixed in a matter of hours.