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How 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCOREDave Locksmith
Charlotte, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #28Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 52 locksmiths · 4.9★ from 265 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.Dave Locksmith is better than 90% of locksmiths.A
90
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.Dave Locksmith is better than 89% of locksmiths.A
89
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.Dave Locksmith 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.Dave Locksmith 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.Dave Locksmith 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.Dave Locksmith is better than 100% of locksmiths.A
100
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Dave Locksmith for 8 kinds of job.
Dave Locksmith for car digital & remote key reprogramming
Clear ✕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).5.00
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: 84/100.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.#14 / 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”
Julian5 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Dave Locksmith came through when I needed them most. I needed a replacement key fob for my 2017 BMW 330i (push-to-start), and they handled everything quickly and professionally. They were clear about pricing, showed up on time, and got the job done without any issues. The technician was knowledgeable and clearly…
Reasonable priceCar digital & remote key reprogrammingNew key fob creation
Deandre3 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Amazing service!! They made a key for my car very fast. Great job Dave locksmith!!!!
Car digital & remote key reprogramming
ToriLocal Guide · 11 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Technician came out and helped me get a new key fob programmed within 20 min of calling! Very speedy and affordable.
Lock rekeyingCar digital & remote key reprogramming
Mele1 reviewTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
He was a great help with my service.
Paid $200+Reasonable priceCoded key copyingCar digital & remote key reprogramming
Bryan4 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★★★★★
Great job quickly got me a key for my car. Excellent work.
Paid $200+Reasonable priceCar lockoutsCar digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copying
JosephLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★
50 stars 🌟 Amazing service! Cheap price even in the middleof the night Call them if you want good quality service!
Great priceCar digital & remote key reprogramming
Price
$170+12% 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 71%Reasonable 23%Overpriced 6%Not sure 0%
Jobs customers hired them for
| 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 |
