A Growing Partnership: Local Businesses and the Car Locksmith

The Difference Between Local and National Locksmiths and Dealerships

Businesses with an enterprise fleet commonly turn to dealerships when dealing with vehicle lockouts or lost keys. Why? 

Some companies believe dealerships are the only reliable business to turn to when they need a duplicate key. Others are unaware that the solution to these common problems exists right in their town, providing 24/7 emergency services, resulting in far fewer headaches for staff and managers alike. 

So, what is this local solution? 

In Greeley, CO, it’s called Greeley Lock & Key, your local and trusted car locksmith and security expert—serving the community for 50 years.

Here, we’ll explore why companies turn to local locksmiths instead of dealerships and national brands. You may be surprised to find that we can save you significant time and money. 

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Working with a Dealership

Dealerships don’t provide emergency services—that’s not their core business model. Instead, you’ll need to tow the car back to your business or the employee’s home while waiting for the dealership to program a key or replace it. 

This waiting can be extensive and cost significantly more than your local locksmith. So, what have we learned? Working with a dealership results in higher costs and longer downtime. 

Working with a National Company

Some businesses may also work with national locksmiths, believing their large presence and well-known names translate to better service. As a locally owned and operated business, we can attest that our reputation and community presence are essential to our success.

With a national company, you’re just a number. And while they may have a technician on-call, you can almost be certain that their driving time will be much further, and the time your employee waits will be much longer. They’ll also be charging for travel time and adding on a significant emergency service fee.

At Greeley Lock & Key, we may be helping a stranger one minute and a friend or neighbor the next. No matter the relationship, we prioritize the local community, which translates to every one of our customers. 

Because of our personalized service, we’ve built innumerable long-term relationships and count on our reputation and word-of-mouth recommendations to remain a leading locksmith and security provider. 

Working with a Local Car Locksmith

When your employee is locked out of their vehicle, their experience can range from stressful to nightmarish. What if they’re in a bad part of town? What if it occurs late at night when no one is around? 

At Greeley Lock & Key, we understand the unique and uncomfortable situations your employees can find themselves in. It’s why we offer 24/7 emergency lockout assistance, ensuring a quick response when vehicle keys are lost or left inside the car. No matter the type of key, including advanced transponder keys and remote key fobs, we can often resolve the issue onsite. 

Are you ready to develop a business partnership with a local security expert, one that provides a customized approach? To learn about our car locksmith and other services, stop by our showrooms in Greeley and Loveland, give us a call, or contact us via our online form.