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LA Best 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

LA Best Locksmith

El Monte, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #29Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 52 locksmiths · 4.9★ from 1,060 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: replies to reviews.

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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 92% of locksmiths.A
92
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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 86% of locksmiths.A
86
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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 98% of locksmiths.A
98
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.LA Best 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.LA Best 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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 86% of locksmiths.A
86

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Customers hired LA Best Locksmith for 8 kinds of job.

LA Best Locksmith for coded key copying

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.25
★ 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.$1–20
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$86–$282
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 97/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Coded key copying”: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.#1 / 10
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 25 Google reviews tagged “Coded key copying”

Christopher3 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 days ago★★★★★

I love this place! Enrique is super nice and helpful. I was able to get a copy of my car key fob (with the buttons included) in less than 5 minutes. Cheap, fast, great quality. 100% recommend!

Great priceCoded key copyingStandard key copyingCar digital & remote key reprogramming
StevenLocal Guide · 16 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 month ago★★★★★

Enrique was very helpful getting me 2 extra spare keys w transponders in under 20 mins for my 2018 4 runner. Great prices

Paid $250–300Great priceCoded key copying
Michael4 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 month ago★★★★★

Enrique was a really good guy they have the key ready fast and friendly service

Paid $100–150Reasonable priceCoded key copying
JulioLocal Guide · 55 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 month ago★★★★★

Enrique is the best. He was very helpful and he took his time 😀 give me 2 working key 🔐 alarm shells for my 2013 Chevy Volt EV. I highly recommend this place come here for all your key copy needs. They have great prices and the best selection of keys for all your car needs.

Paid $50–100Great priceCoded key copying
Daniel2 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 month ago★★★★★

Enriquez was very helpful and knowledgeable when it came to making copies of my keys. He was able to provide me with various options and worked quickly to make my copies. I highly recommend this locksmith if you are in need of one.

Lock rekeyingCoded key copying
Gerardo1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Made a new key for my 2007 Chevy Silverado, and without issue, got it done super fast. He’s a super straightforward guy and offered me a great price too. He’s my new go-to guy

Paid $50–100Great priceCoded key copyingStandard key copyingCar key copying
Gerardo1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Excellent Service, got a brand new key for my 2019 Honda Pilot, quick and fast, would highly recommend

Paid $150–200Great priceCoded key copying
Daysi2 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. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

Great service! Came in to get my car key programmed and Enrique handled it quick and professionally

Paid $1–20Great priceCoded key copying
Gabby1 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I was having a key emergency, in which my key would not lock my car and the windows would roll down automatically. Enrique was so kind. He assessed the issue with my key fob and gave his recommendation and in about 20 mins I had a new key. He was honest, polite, and had very fair pricing.

Great priceCoded key copyingCar digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copying
Osher7 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I came here and asked for 5 copies of a key and it was done in minutes! Best spot for making copies of keys

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceCoded key copying
Sarah2 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Very good customer service will come back

Great priceCoded key copying
stephanie4 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Enrique did excellent work on my new car key. He was fast and efficient, friendly and answered any questions I had! The prices are reasonable too! I was in and out quick and will surely come back if I need any more replacements!

Paid $140–160Great priceCoded key copyingCar digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copying
Güero3 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Always awesome service. Very reasonable prices. My go to place for keys and lock related services.

Paid $1–20Great priceLock rekeyingCoded key copyingStandard key copying
Theodore5 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Odyssey Honda 2022 key duplication. Thank you

Coded key copying
Kimberly1 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★★★★★

I have a Nissan versa 2009 and my key was completely worn out. I had my key give out on me one night so I knew it was time for a new key. But I had gone to a few places and got quoted over 200. And this was the last place I came and he explained to me how he needed to get a code first and then have the key made and…

Paid $100–120Great priceCoded key copying
Ziyad8 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★★★★★

Went last week for my vehicle keys. Service was prompt, knowledgeable, affordable and professional. Happy to go again when needed.

Coded key copying
Enrique1 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★★★★★

Excellent service

Paid $160–180Great priceCoded key copyingCar digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copying
Daniel10 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★★★★★

Great and fast service, thank you Enrique!

Paid $20–40Great priceCoded key copying
Anas8 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★★★★★

Enrique its so helpful and kindfull and he’s really professional in his job

Lock rekeyingCoded key copying
Rabbi6 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★★★★★

Enrique was wonderful. Patient, kind, competent.

Great priceCoded key copying
Matt2 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★★★★★

Fast and easy. Will return.

Coded key copying
Jeff8 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★★★★★

Great fast service! Repaired lockbox and copied keys. 🔒

Customer photo from Jeff's review
Coded key copying
Robins7 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★★★★★

I came to create one new Camry remote with key. The staff used a machine (computer) to program the fob, then making the key within 15 minutes. The price is reasonable n service is efficient.

Paid $140–160Lock rekeyingCoded key copying
KeishaLocal Guide · 3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $140–160Great priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repairLock rekeying
Darius6 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1–20Great priceCoded key copying

Price

$61-60% 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 69%Reasonable 27%Overpriced 1%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Lock rekeying56$114–$282
Standard key copying49$4–$23
Building lockouts43$96–$173
Car key copying36$88–$176
Safe lock install, open & repair35$81–$282
Car digital & remote key reprogramming26$111–$272
Coded key copying25$86–$282
New key fob creation18$121–$324

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