Official Locksmith of the Saint Paul Saints

Well it's official. We have partnered with the independent professional baseball team called the Saint Paul Saints. They have a very committed following and the baseball games are really fun too. This is a big deal for us. We really feel the need to support our local teams and to be considered a part of the fabric of the Twin Cities.

Hope to see you at the game. You won't miss us, we will be wearing the Pop-A-Lock Orange.

Look for the BBB logo on any Locksmith web-site you plan to do business with

Here is what to look for when you are trying to determine if you have a reputable Locksmith.
If they are not accredited with the BBB then beware. They should also have a B+or better rating.

Click on the BBB logo to see what happens.

WCCO Report on Locksmith scammers

Here is a great video about what to watch out for with the scammers. 1st clue, they are not local. 2ND clue they don't answer the phone and say their business name, they only say "locksmith"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tH5VNHpX1k

The moral of the story is if you don't want to get scammed call Pop-A-Lock.

612-331-3093

www.popalockmn.com

Do you know what the BBB rating is for your Locksmith?

Before you even think about hiring a Locksmith check with the Better Business Bureau. This one act alone could save you hundreds of dollars and a lot of headaces. Most of the scam locksmiths have a C or below rating. In some cases they are not rated at all, this should send a loud and clear message to stay away.

The best option is tocall Pop-A-Lock. The national web-site is www.popalock.com if you are in The Twin Cities in Minnesota you can reach us at www.popalockmn.com or 612-331-3093

Remember don't hire a locksmith who is not rated a B or better on BBB.

Locksmith Scammers

I came across a great blog about how the scamers are ripping off the average consumer and some great ideas on how to combat and avoid being burned.

Rob Reynolds is the heart and soul of Pop-A-Lock and his blog is worth reviewing. Below is his link.

#1 Locksmith Pop-A-Lock

Check it out you won't be disappointed.

Pop-A-Lock Saves the DaY

Pop-A-Lock technicians are highly respected for their intensive training and their unique locksmithing skills. But now, one technician in Atlanta can also be esteemed for his fearless lifesaving skills, which he demonstrated in early February.
Andre DeGourville, a new Pop-A-Lock technician, with just 3months training was driving down Hwy 75 on a recent Sunday afternoon. He noticed the car in front of him was swerving erratically.

Suddenly, the driver lost control of the vehicle and spun into the opposite lane and slammed into the side of a wall. Without any thought to his safety, Andre pulled over and ran over to the accident where he saw the driver moving slightly.

As the car began to smolder, Andre attempted to open the door to pull the driver out, but the doors were locked. He knocked on the window to get the driver’s attention, but he was not responding. “As I was trying to talk to the confused man, I noticed smoke and flames under his smashed up hood. Suddenly the situation went from concerning to alarming immediately,” Andre recalled. At this point, the car burst into flames, and black smoke began to cover the area. About to break open the window, Andre banged again, and the driver finally was able to unlock the door.

“I had a decision to make - help this man or surely watch him die,” Andre continued. Without fearing for his own safety, Andre pulled the driver out onto the middle of the road, away from the car, which was now engulfed in flames.

At some point, someone called 911, and the emergency responders reached the accident and took control of the situation. Andre, a true hero, just went about his business and made it to his next Pop-A-Lock call on time!

Andre DeGourville, truly represents Pop-A-Lock in a positive way. Even at the risk of danger, he works hard and always has a smile on his face.

Free Lost Key Return Program

Pop-A-Lock®, America’s largest locksmith, has launched another unique, nation-wide public service program – this time to return any set of lost keys to its owner free of charge in any part of the country.
“At Pop-A-Lock®, we are known as the most trusted locksmith as well as the largest,” says CEO Don Marks. “This program doesn’t have the impact of our Emergency Door Unlocking Program for Kids that we pioneered in 1991, but it is a step toward letting customers know on a nationwide basis that they are important to us as individuals and that they are the reason we are in business.”

Pop-A-Lock’s Emergency Door Unlocking Program has been a pioneering public service trademark for the company each time it expands into a new market, according to Marks. “We have safely unlocked more than 200,000 automobiles and homes with children locked inside, saving lives and leaving a lasting impression…FREE of CHARGE !”

With Pop-A-Lock’s FREE Lost Key Return Tag , the company won’t be saving lives, but it will save people “a lot of headaches,” says Director of Marketing, Scott Clause.

According to Clause, industry reports indicate that up to a half million sets of keys are lost per year, causing people to worry and have them replaced, which is expensive and time consuming.

“The way Pop-A-Lock’s FREE Lost Key Return Tag Program works is really very simple,” he explains. “Any person can attach a small tag to their key chain and then register their address and contact information privately at www.popalock.com. If their keys are ever lost, all someone else has to do is be kind enough to put them in the mailbox, and Pop-A-Lock® will make sure they are returned to the owners. Pop-A-Lock® will take care of the postage and hopefully provide some peace of mind.”

It’s a small tag with small print that says “Find keys. Drop in Mailbox. Make Someone Happy.”

“It’s a simple process,” Clause says. “But we think it sends a huge message that we really do care about each and every individual…and we work very hard each and every day to continue to earn the trust of customers.”

Anyone can request the little tag from any of Pop-A-Lock’s 140 locations, serving 4,000 communities nationwide…one person at a time and remembering there really is a “PAL” in Pop-A-Lock. To find the nearest Pop-A-Lock locksmith to you, go to www.popalock.com or call 1-800-POPALOCK.