This is intended to be a helpful review for potential locksmith service clientele. Some of the information used in this article was gathered from http://dalocksmith.com

1. The Locksmith Industry in Honolulu: A Review for Customers
This discussion about the Honolulu locksmith industry is evidently not that easy to get - membership entails listing
intended to help any and all potential locksmith service references, experience, and a review process. ALOA
purchasers find the quality locksmith company they provides for a level of professional accountability that is
deserve. Whether you’re looking for a Honolulu locksmith otherwise impossible. Check to see that the Honolulu
or a locksmith in another area, taking the time to find a locksmith you found is a proud member of ALOA without
professional is the smart move. As is true in other regions, question a good move.
Honolulu locksmiths come in all shapes and sizes. Some If you’re in Honolulu or really anywhere, and you
Honolulu locksmiths are very highly experienced and need a locksmith, there are many reasons why it’s worth it
professional while other Honolulu locksmiths reflect more to take the time to find a legitimate professional to do the
of an ‘amateur hour’ locksmith style. job. I found a great example of why this is important in
So where do you start looking for Honolulu this article here that describes when and why you should
Locksmith? Internet Map listings are an okay place to start rekey instead of installing a new lock. Locksmiths that
looking for Honolulu Locksmiths, but the problem with have professional integrity will try to help you find the
map listings is that there is no real control for service most affordable security solution for you. Just because
quality. Moreover, map listings for locksmiths can be very your x-boyfriend stole your house key and made copies
confusing because they often list a place of residence. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to replace the whole
is because a separate office is not always needed. If the lock. A professional Honolulu locksmith will inform you of
Honolulu locksmith you found has listed his place of ALL of your options – even if it means they don’t make as
residence, look him up in the yellow pages to verify that much cash on the job. Check out this video to see how it’s
this is really the same person and not a fraudulent listing. not to hard to rekey a lock yourself if you have the time
While researching this article I found this company and and patience!
was at first confused as to why their business address was Many Honolulu locksmith companies offer
not in commercial office space, but when I called and emergency car unlocking as part of their service array. If
inquired, I found out that the business owner had listed his it’s 4:00 am, and you just accidently locked yourself out of
own residence. Verifying a legitimate location is one of your own car (happens to the best of us), all the same
the quickest and most efficient ways to ensure you’re rules for finding a professional locksmith apply. Settling
working with a Honolulu locksmith that stands behind his for an amateur could mean a longer wait, or an increased
work. If you take the time to investigate a little bit, it’s not likelihood of your car getting damaged by the locksmith,
hard to see which Honolulu locksmith map listings are and/or less likelihood of locksmith having insurance. The
legitimate and which are not. Of course, you can also just Honolulu locksmith industry is full of all types of
call and find out if the person you’re talking to is a remote locksmiths, so the consumer really needs to be able to
‘dispatch’ for a supposedly locally owned and operated quickly spot the quality locksmith in the group, regardless
Honolulu locksmith company. Just ask for the address of of the type of the locksmith service required.
their company headquarters and the truth will be
revealed. Here are some pointers to help you find the best
It’s also important to remember that some locksmith in Honolulu or in your area:
Honolulu locksmith companies have local phone numbers 1. Check website for a business address
but are not locally owned/operated Honolulu locksmith 2. Look for ALOA membership
businesses. I’m not going to link to their websites in this 3. Ask for a price estimate on the phone
article, but trust me when I say that phony Honolulu 4. Rule out cash only operations
locksmith companies employing this trick are out there! 5. Just because the phone number has an 808 area
Another way for you to verify legitimacy involves checking
code doesn’t mean it’s a Honolulu Locksmith
for ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America) membership.
6. Don’t put up with ‘pushy’ dispatchers
ALOA has been the primary accrediting body for the
locksmith industry for years. ALOA Membership is