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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 new key fob creation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.18
★ 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.$160–180
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: 95/100.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.#3 / 20
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 18 Google reviews tagged “New key fob creation”

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
Maverickbus12 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 saved me from paying 500 buck to a dealership for a key replacement

Paid $50–100Great priceNew key fob creation
Alejandro3 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 months ago★★★★★

Needed a key replacement for my 2017 Honda Civic. They made is easy and quick and I will use them again.

Paid $150–200New key fob creation
Julie1 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★★★★★

Did amazing helping me fix my car key for my Lexus RX 330, customer service was amazing and quick service!

Paid $60–80Great priceCar key copyingNew key fob creation
Tony3 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★★★★★

Lifesaver! My 2013 VW Jetta keyfob broke with key in the ignition. Drove up and got key out no problem and replace fob on the spot. Again, great job

New key fob creation
C3 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★★★★★

Enrique did an amazing job on a new fob for my 2018 mazda he was quick and very nice Thank You so much

Paid $180–200Great priceNew key fob creation
Granna7 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 was treated with prompt service and reasonable prices. Enrique was very professional and polite. This is where I get all my key related services.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceCar key copyingNew key fob creation
KelseyLocal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I cannot recommend this place enough, I have been putting off getting the battery in my car, keys and new house keys made for months at this point. They were not only extremely fast but made it easy to create new house keys copies and changed out the battery on my key fob. I was done in less than 3 minutes!!! Also…

Paid $20–40Great priceStandard key copyingCar digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copying
BlackNLa3 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★★★★★

Enrique was very helpful. This is my 3rd time visiting and my go to spot for getting keys made.

Paid $160–180Great priceCar key copyingNew key fob creation
Ken3 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★★★★★

Enrique did an amazing job replacing my Toyota Corolla car key fob & turning it into a flip key. The service was fast, professional, & reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

Paid $160–180Great priceNew key fob creation
monet6 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 , they were quick and efficient. 10/10 will recommend

New key fob creation
Jennene4 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★★★★★

The staff were very friendly. I was told my car would be ready in about an hour but it took a little over an hour. My suggestion is to be patient because Overall the service that you receive their is well worth the wait.

Paid $200+Not sureNew key fob creation
Besega1 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★★★★★

Go here if you actually want to fix your key fob. Not the dealer ship that is going to quote you an obscene amount of money. Just go here. Thank you Enrique for your help!

Paid $120–140Great priceCar digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copyingNew key fob creation
Pacific1 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★★★★★

5 STARS — Enrique did amazing job for me in short amount of time! Highly recommend!

Reasonable priceCar key copyingNew key fob creation
Bruno7 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 years ago★★★★★

Great service !! On time 🤘🏼

New key fob creation+ Punctuality+ Professionalism+ Value
Peter1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

At home, I had misplaced my keys and called for help. When explaining what needs to get done and how we could do it, their expert showed at my house in a very timely fashion and was very polite. This is the second or third time this company has aided and they were really kind, intelligent and articulate, just like…

Building lockoutsCar digital & remote key reprogrammingBuilding key copying+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Leo1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Kind, honest, and polite. Reasonable prices. Responded quickly, and arrived as requested. Provided services within reason. Would recommend if you need a car key replacement. Covid-19: wore face mask the entire time.

Car key copyingNew key fob creation+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Firmin6 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 years ago★★★★★

Well, just bought a car yesterday just to lose the key the very next day. Didn't know how to go about it. After being told to call locksmith by the delearship, i looked around online, made a couple of phone calls, LA Best were upfront about their rate and what to expect. Came within 30 minutes, since the car was a…

Car digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copyingNew key fob creation+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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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