I am providing this information to make the fine citizens of Clarksville, TN and Ft. Campbell, Ky more aware of the unethical and illegal practices of RUN LOCAL LOCKSMITH (a Michigan-based company). I have worked as a licensed locksmith for 12 years in the Clarksville, TN area for a well-established locksmith company. Run Local Locksmith skirts the legal requirements of Tennessee's licensing requirements by being licensed in TN, but they contract UNLICENSED locksmiths to perform services for them in TN. — gt; Hey folks... That is ILLEGAL!!! Many complaints of their "tactics" have been reported to us over the last 3 years after their potential customers call us to "get the job done right and ethically." They use a renowned technique of "bait and switch." Their advertised $15 service call is a JOKE!!! Many customers have told me that most vehicle unlocks start at that service call plus additional labor charges due to the type of vehicle (you're kidding me!!!). Example: their technician tells you that the $15 service call will cost you $115 total to unlock your vehicle. (They justify this extortion price because of the type of lock system that your vehicle has... Hello!!! That has no bearing on unlocking your car... If they were TRAINED AND LICENSED, they would know that is a crock!!! It is a way to dupe the customer based on the customer's lack of knowledge in the trade). Comparatively, a fair and reasonable rate to unlock a vehicle in our area is $40-$45!!! The residential unlocking techniques they use are also a scam. They tell customers that you can't "pick" locks; that only happens in the movies. Really??? That's why I successfully pick 90-95% of the residential locks I attempt. They take vise grips and rip the doorknob off of your house or apartment. Then, by the time they price the hardware replacement and labor, you have a bill in the $200-$300 range. Their automotive key-making prices are also extortion. B e w a r e! B e w a r e
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