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How can I check the credentials of the locksmith?

How can I check the credentials of the locksmith
Firstly you can check any locksmith is an MLA Approved Company by checking the find a locksmith section of our website or you can read below our mini-guide below:

1. There is NO Government Back Regulation for Locksmiths

With the lack of any government-backed regulation, it’s important not to rely on claims or logos on the locksmith’s website alone.

We’re unfortunately seeing more and more scam websites being created, where various logos as abused and incorrect claims of approval or membership are used.

2. A lot of Locksmiths have FAKE addresses – check first!

We’ve found a lot of these locksmiths websites have bogus addresses on them.

How do you know who they are? and how do you chase them after the job is done, especially if you have a complaint about a locksmith

If the locksmith has a fake address, from our perspective, it means that we are unable to serve legal papers to them in order to protect our trademarked logo.

Signs of a Rogue Locksmith

Find out how to identify warning signs of a locksmith potentially overcharging you.

How to Spot a Rogue Locksmith

3. Check for proof of ID from the Locksmith!

You can ask the locksmith for proof of ID when they get to you.

Questions to ask the locksmith

  • a) Ask them how long they’ve been in the trade
  • b) What experience and or training they’ve undertaken as well
  • c) Ask what vetting they’ve undertaken

All MLA approved locksmiths carry proof of ID

By having an up to date MLA ID card an employee of an MLA Approved Company will have met the strict vetting criteria of the MLA.

4. Check Google Maps

Another good idea is to check Google Maps – you’ll be amazed at how many “locksmiths” are apparently based in the central reservation of a dual carriageway or in a council building!

We’ve even had information provided to us whereby scam locksmiths are advertising as trading out of a legitimate locksmith’s premises without their knowledge!

5. Final Tip: check, check and check again

Make sure you use an MLA Approved Company for your locksmith requirements.

If you believe a company are NOT MLA locksmiths and using MLA Logo or advertising to be an MLA locksmith then please send a report so we can investigate.

Save the contact details of a MLA Approved locksmith in your phone

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Further Reading

Why use a MLA Approved Locksmith?

All locksmith companies approved & licensed by Master Locksmiths Association are:

Vetted Locksmith

Vetted

Our Locksmiths are criminal record checked.
How we check our locksmiths

Locksmith Inspection

Inspected

Our Locksmiths are Regularly Inspected.
How we inspect our locksmiths

Locksmith Qualification

Qualified

Our Locksmiths have passed the MLA exam.
Read about MLA Exam here

Vetted Locksmiths In the UK

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Become a MLA Member

Join the UK's largest locksmith association, all levels of membership available for those new to locksmithing to trading locksmiths.

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