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Dave Locksmith 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%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.92SCORE

Dave 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 new key fob creation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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.$140–160
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$121–$324
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 89/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “New key fob creation”: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.#6 / 20
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “New key fob creation”

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
YadirLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Amazing service!!! Quick and reliable service. The technician was very professional and explained every step on the process. They made a key for my car very fast and super cheap! Highly recommended! Best price in Charlotte!

Great priceCar lockoutsCar key copyingNew key fob creation
MijaaNiqueee_1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Key great job

Paid $140–160Great priceCar key copyingNew key fob creation
Roshanda15 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Amazing! Quick! And great price! I lost my key fob for my car and Dave locksmith came immediately to help! Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great priceNew key fob creation
Danny3 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

The best locksmith in Charlotte!!! Made a key fob for my car very fast and with a great price ! The technition was very profesional! Highly recomended

Great priceNew key fob creation
ethanLocal Guide · 17 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Highly recommend this company! I used them today to have a replacement truck key made. I called expecting them to schedule a service days ahead, but they scheduled my job and had my job complete all in the span of 3 hours! Super impressed, and for how fast their service was, the price was super competitive and fair.…

Paid $200+Great priceCoded key copyingNew key fob creation
Baudouin1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Amazing service!! Very good customer service and professional technician! Made new flip key for my car. Great prices!! Highly recommended

Great priceCar key copyingNew key fob creation
King1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Great service!! They made 2 keys for my Subaru. Cheap price and good quality service! Use them for anything you need!

Great priceNew key fob creation
ZachLocal Guide · 4 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

New key fob creation

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

JobReviewsCategory typical
New key fob creation9$121–$324
Car lockouts9$81–$132
Lock rekeying8$114–$282
Car digital & remote key reprogramming6$111–$272
Car key copying5$88–$176
Building lockouts4$96–$173
Coded key copying3$86–$282
Safe lock install, open & repair2$81–$282

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