Pop-A-Lock® of Charlotte

AAA Trusts Pop-A-Lock of Charlotte

2012-02-04T13:37:00.000-08:00

The American Automobile Association (AAA) represents aniconic and enduring brand that has served American motorists since 1902. In addition to automotive services AAA offersits members access to a wide range of services and benefits, includinglocksmith services. As a trustedresource to its millions of members AAA carefully qualifies its vendor partnersand Pop-a-Lock of Charlotteis proud to be a part of AAA Carolinas’ vendor network.

When a member is in need of a locksmith in Charlotte, AAA recommends Pop-A-Lock. We perform residential house openings,residential re-keys, car door unlocks, and lost car key replacements formembers. Depending on membership level,AAA usually covers a portion of the cost of the service. A valuable service at a reasonable price anda membership benefit that reduces the cost to the member is a pretty good deal.

If a trusted name like AAA trusts Pop-A-Lock of Charlotte,we hope that you will too. Call us at704-596-6736 and let us know how we can be of assistance!

Re-keying Locks is a Good Idea for New Homeowners

2012-01-12T06:52:00.000-08:00

It is generally recommended that new homeowners re-key their homes. The main reason is that there is no way of knowing how many keys are in the hands of other people. Over time, keys may have been distributed by the previous owner to friends, relatives, neighbors, contractors, property managers, etc. Re-keying is the only way to establish key control and restrict unauthorized key access when a home changes hands.

Realtors, as trusted advisors, can make the timely recommendation that their clients consider hiring a reputable locksmith to re-key their locks as soon they move in. Pop-A-Lock of Charlotte continues to work with local realtors and we are happy to announce that we are now a qualified service provider with Allen Tate Home Services. Our listing can be found under the Other Services and Outdoor Living and Maintenance categories.

Pop-A-Lock of Charlotte looks forward to helping new homeowners enhance their peace of mind knowing that they have greater control over access to their homes.

Scammer Locksmiths in Charlotte

2011-12-15T18:22:00.000-08:00

Watch this video clip (NBC Today Show: Shady Lockmiths) to see how dishonest locksmiths operate in New York. Sad to say, these kinds of locksmith scammers also exist in Charlotte.

They are usually based in another state and use local phone numbers that are forwarded. Because they are well-funded their ads show up high on online search lists. The addresses listed are in prominent uptown and Southpark locations, and should be viewed with skepticism as locksmiths are rarely located in high rent areas.

Their ads are often misleading, promising 24/7 service, quick response times, and low prices. They show up in unmarked vehicles and are often not in any type of uniform. Once they arrive on location and examine the situation, additional charges are assessed. When customers protest, they become aggressive and resort to intimidation in order to collect their fees.

Consumers are especially vulnerable when locked out of their vehicles or homes and are prone to making uninformed decisions based on hasty searches. It is precisely during times of vulnerability that careful decision making is most important.

There is good news: there are also many reputable locksmiths in Charlotte. North Carolina is a state where locksmiths are required to be licensed. You can ask a locksmith for his/her license number and verify their status on the NC Locksmiths Licensing Board website.

When you perform an online search take a minute to click through to company websites and look carefully at the content. If it is generic or impersonal, be wary. If all of their online reviews are overwhelmingly glowing, take them with a grain of salt. Check out the Yellow Pages, many good locksmiths continue to advertise in print media.

Taking a few extra steps in selecting a locksmith greatly enhances the odds that your experience will be a positive one.

Finally, if you have a good experience with a local locksmith be sure to give them a favorable review on social media websites and tell your friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Spread the word.

Inaugural Post

2011-11-23T17:30:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Pop-A-Lock of Charlotte's inaugural blog post. Our aim is to provide insight on topics that will hopefully be of value to those in need of locksmith and security services.

Allow us to introduce ourselves. Pop-A-Lock began serving the Charlotte market over 14 years ago. Although part of a nationwide franchise network, our business is locally owned and operated. We live, work, and play in Charlotte and aim to be responsible and productive members of the community.

LOCKSMITHING
We are a full-service locksmith that serves customers in the following areas:

Automotive
Residential
Commercial

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
In addition, we are a major provider of light roadside assistance in the Charlotte market. We help stranded Charlotte motorists either directly or as a subcontractor of the major road clubs and insurance companies.

You may have seen our vehicles on the road assisting with:

car door unlocks
jump starts
tire changes
fuel deliveries

For service, call us at 704-596-6736.

We firmly believe that ours is a company worthy of your consideration if you are in search of a locksmith you can trust. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you!

Respectfully,

Edwin & Carmela Castro