Listen, we get it. Car keys fall out of pockets, key fobs get damaged in swimming pools and your entire key ring can easily fall down a drain if you’re not careful. Since car keys are incredibly technical these days with automatic sensors and other details, we understand that your first inclination might be to call your local car dealership for assistance.
If you’re trying to save money, you might want to re-think that decision.
Car dealerships are notorious for charging a bundle for locksmith services. Problem is, you may think you don’t have a choice. After all, you don’t have a spare car key hidden in your purse and you need to get home somehow.
However, if you are a budget conscious and need to watch every penny, your best option might be to call a locksmith instead.
Many locksmiths, like Tick Tock Safe and Lock in Syracuse, NY, can make a replacement key for you on the spot for a significantly lower cost than a dealership. We all know that dealerships markup car parts and inflate labor. What makes you think that keys are any different?
In addition, car dealerships don’t deal with key replacements every day, so they may take longer because they have to get re-acquainted with the process and set back up their tools. Another thing working against your favor: In terms of the dealership workload, your key replacement job is small potatoes.
A few other reasons why you should call us before a dealer:
We come to you. Tick Tock Safe and Lock offers a Mobile Locksmith Service that brings our tools and trained staff to your location – extremely helpful for those times when you’re out and about and don’t have anyone available to call for assistance. A dealership will require you to bring your vehicle to them so you’ll have to figure out how to get a ride there or – worst case scenario – have it towed there.
We respond quickly. You don’t have to wait a day or two until we’re able to squeeze in your small job. Your job is important to us and you are our priority because we specialize in all things having to do with keys. Many locksmiths, including us, offer 24/7 service so we can come to you day or night, whenever you need assistance.
We bring our tools with us. Our mobile locksmith service is able to bring all the tools of trade to get you back on the road quickly. Even if you have a newer vehicle that requires a smart key or a transponder key to operate the vehicle, we can handle complex jobs right on the spot. Transponder keys are ignition keys that have a plastic head embedded with a computer chip that reads a wireless connection in order to start the vehicle. A smart key is more widely known as keyless ignition, because a button is used instead of a key.
Need Service?
If you lost your car keys and are locked out of your vehicle, call Tick Tock Safe and Lock at 315-944-0532. Their expert automotive locksmiths can help you out right now!
Before you make any calls, you also should know:
- Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Make of car
- Model of car
- Year of vehicle
You can find this info on your insurance cards or registration.
