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Dave Locksmith holds a 4.9 rating from 265 reviews, with the owner responding to 97% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the rapid arrival times, professional demeanor, and fair pricing for services like car key fob programming, lockouts, and jump starts. However, a few low-star reviews criticize instances of late arrivals, uncommunicated service fees, and technicians arriving without prior knowledge of the specific job requested.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
Score per factor (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.
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265 Google reviews we collected
Phrases our text analysis found in 249 written reviews
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
Middle half of what 15 customers paid ($135–$323) · gold mark = category median.
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We read 249 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“They showed up really quickly and had me back in my car in no time.”
“They service me with a professional locksmith and jump start my battery to get me going on the road”
“Very unprofessional and concerning.”
“Murad is the man really professional efficient excellent service recommend to everyone”
“Definitely recommend if you’re ever locked out and need someone reliable!”
“What’s reasonable with , help me get rolling with in next 10 minutes”
“Don't call this guy if you have any problems, he will take advantage of the situation to overcharge you.”
“The process was smooth from start to finish, and I appreciated the transparency and efficiency.”
“The technician was very professional and explained every step on the process.”
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Customers hired Dave Locksmith for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Murad me ayudó bastante con el problema del cambio de llave muy agradecido con el servicio
My experience was very nice on time .would like to recommend to friends. Thank you dave
Great service did an awesome job with helping me out , created me a new key that works perfectly fine I definitely recommend you guys to contact dave locksmith if you have any problems
Truly appreciate kind people who run their companies with compassion and professionalism. Very communicative and timely! I don’t suggest negotiating their prices just for the heck of it, however…being locked out was truly unexpected & manager was willing to allow technician to charge me less than expected price. I thank y’all very much
Technician was was on time and very professional. I highly recommend this company.
Highly recommend this service for anyone in Charlotte NC. I needed a replacement fob and they were incredibly professional. The price was fair and the turnaround was very fast.
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| New key fob creation | 9 | $121–$324 |
| Car lockouts | 9 | $81–$132 |
| Lock rekeying | 8 | $114–$282 |
| Car digital & remote key reprogramming | 6 | $111–$272 |
| Car key copying | 5 | $88–$176 |
| Building lockouts | 4 | $96–$173 |
| Coded key copying | 3 | $86–$282 |
| Safe lock install, open & repair | 2 | $81–$282 |
4.9 ★★★★★ 265 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Technician was very fast & respectful
Thank you!
Great work and was super fast and nice! Thank you so much. Apartment lock!
Thank you!
Murad me ayudó bastante con el problema del cambio de llave muy agradecido con el servicio
Thank you!
They service me with a professional locksmith and jump start my battery to get me going on the road
Thank you!
My experience was very nice on time .would like to recommend to friends. Thank you dave
Thank you!
David should wear an super hero cape. He is A#1 in my book.#strandednomore
Thank you!
What’s reasonable with , help me get rolling with in next 10 minutes
Thank you!
Great experience! They showed up really quickly and had me back in my car in no time. No hassle, no runaround—just fast, friendly, professional service. Definitely recommend if you’re ever locked out and need someone reliable!
Thank you!
This guy is the greatest, he deserves a raise,
Thank you!
Called and gave details for rekeying. Was told I would get a call from a specialist to discuss and give pricing. Next thing, doorbell rings with foreign guy saying he is locksmith. No knowledge of what was requested. Said it couldn’t be done and needed all new locks. Very unprofessional and concerning. Said No Thanks.
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