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Topkey Locks 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE

Topkey Locks

El Monte, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #10Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 52 locksmiths · 5.0★ from 41 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.Topkey Locks is better than 99% of locksmiths.A
99
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.Topkey Locks is better than 98% of locksmiths.A
98
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.Topkey Locks 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.Topkey Locks 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.Topkey Locks 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.Topkey Locks is better than —% of locksmiths.–
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Customers hired Topkey Locks for 6 kinds of job.

Topkey Locks for car key copying

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ 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.$100–120
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$88–$176
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 87/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Car 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.#12 / 30
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Car key copying”

Mark4 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★★★★★

Honestly one of the best in town. Helped me get my newborn out of the car on a hot day while I was at Walmart. Honestly no one else I trust more. I highly recommend.

Car lockoutsCar key copying
MoeLocal Guide · 8 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★★★★★

Very pleased, everything went pretty quickly. Definitely recommend.

Paid $150–200Reasonable priceStandard key copyingCar key copyingNew key fob creation
Diego1 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★★★★★

Maded us a key that no other locksmith person can. Matthew the best person

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceCoded key copyingCar key copying
Samantha3 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 highly recommend Top Key Locks! Matthew arrived exactly when he said he would—within 10 to 15 minutes. He was professional, respectful, and clearly knew what he was doing. He had me back in my car and finished with a brand-new key in about 20 to 25 minutes. The dealership wanted to charge me $630 for just one…

Customer photo from Samantha's reviewCustomer photo from Samantha's review
Great priceCoded key copyingCar key copyingNew key fob creation
Jessica1 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★★★★★

Went to get a key fob reprogrammed and everyone was super helpful ! Quick service , was in and out in less than 30 min

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceCar key copying
Joseph1 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★★★★★

Easily the best service I ever had. My old car key wasn’t working and they replaced it with a new one in no time. 10/10!!!

Great priceCar key copying
alondra8 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★★★★★

Matthew was very kind & prices are good compared to other places. I got 2 new car keys, programmed & a copy of my house & common area key for a little under $200.

Paid $180–200Great priceStandard key copyingCar key copyingNew key fob creation
octavio1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Tight and efficient work in a very timely manner. Heavily recommend and I will definitely come back for these services.

Great priceCar key copying

Price

$120-21% 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 55%Reasonable 45%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Coded key copying8$86–$282
Car key copying8$88–$176
Standard key copying5$4–$23
New key fob creation4$121–$324
Car lockouts3$81–$132
Lock rekeying3$114–$282

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