A mobile locksmith works from a van rather than a shop counter. Instead of bringing your lock or key to them, they come to your home, car or business with the tools and parts to do the job on site.
What a mobile locksmith carries
A well-equipped van typically holds lock picks and entry tools, key cutting machines, a wide range of key blanks, transponder programming equipment, rekeying kits and common replacement locks and deadbolts. That is why many jobs can be finished in one visit.
Jobs that are usually done on site
- Home, car and business lockouts
- Rekeying and lock changes
- Key cutting and car key programming
- Broken key extraction
- Deadbolt, smart lock and panic bar installation
Specialist high-security hardware may need to be ordered, in which case the locksmith will secure your door in the meantime.
Check you are hiring a real local business
Some websites that look local are really call centres that pass jobs to whoever is available. Look for a business name you can verify, ask for the company's California locksmith licence number, and ask where they are dispatched from. Our post on what "best locksmith" claims really mean has more tips.
How to prepare for the visit
- Describe the lock or vehicle as accurately as you can — a photo helps.
- Have ID and proof of address or ownership ready.
- Ask for the price before work begins.
Lynwood Locksmiths is a mobile locksmith dispatched from Lynwood, CA 90262. Call 310-844-9189 or read about our service in 90262.
