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Ace Locksmith SF logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Ace Locksmith SF

Daly City, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #21Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 52 locksmiths · 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other locksmiths (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Ace Locksmith SF is better than 95% of locksmiths.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Ace Locksmith SF is better than 91% of locksmiths.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Ace Locksmith SF is better than —% of locksmiths.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ace Locksmith SF is better than 100% of locksmiths.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Ace Locksmith SF is better than 100% of locksmiths.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ace Locksmith SF is better than 100% of locksmiths.A
100

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Customers hired Ace Locksmith SF for 8 kinds of job.

Ace Locksmith SF for car digital & remote key reprogramming

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.50
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$111–$272
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 68/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Car digital & remote key reprogramming”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#25 / 26
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Car digital & remote key reprogramming”

James3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

He was so helpful to me when I needed help with my van. We figured it out that the steering wheel lock was preventing me from turning the key and that I didn't need a locksmith. However, I really appreciated that he was not just going to come charge me. He was going to help me solve the problem whether or not it…

Great priceCar digital & remote key reprogramming
EricLocal Guide · 211 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Very smooth assistance replacing my old smart key for our Prius. He showed up on time and with great communication and made the replacement/reprogramming experience easy. Recommended!

Paid $300–350Car digital & remote key reprogramming
Kels2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I almost got scammed by another locksmith who tried to charge me $600, claiming my used car’s aftermarket alarm would prevent him from reprogramming a key. I ended up losing $180 to him before finding Alex through a friend’s recommendation. What a difference. Alex was honest and trustworthy from the start. Even…

Great priceCar digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copying
TZ4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Great service! Used the service twice to reprogram my car keys. Reliable trustworthy service. He arrived quickly and knocked it out.

Paid $200+Great priceCar digital & remote key reprogramming
John7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Quick response, efficient same-day service, reasonable price & friendly guy! Thanks Alex!!

Paid $200+Great priceCar digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copying
MoLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★

***CALL SOMEONE ELSE FIRST*** This company wouldn't even provide an estimate when I called. Had the technician come out first thing Saturday morning (said he was from American NOT Ace Locksmith), and in 30mins he went from "oh you have both car keys, it'll be $150" to "I'm gonna have to make a new key (~$250 +…

Car digital & remote key reprogramming

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$246+63% vs typical locksmiths

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 48%Reasonable 44%Overpriced 0%Not sure 9%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Building lockouts38$96–$173
Lock rekeying17$114–$282
Door lock & bolt hardware repair13$168–$248
Safe lock install, open & repair13$81–$282
Door lock & bolt hardware installation9$143–$323
Car digital & remote key reprogramming6$111–$272
Car lockouts5$81–$132
Security door locks5$115–$191

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