I've been back several times now, to bring new life to old shoes, and I have to say that these…read morechaps are fantastic. En route to town, I dropped in my solid favourite heels to be fixed up, and was greeted by the ever friendly and welcoming guys that man the shop. I'm sure one of them must be Steve, and one day I might venture to ask which one, but on this occasion I wasn't so brave as to make introductions. It costs just over a fiver to get re-heeling done, and I've never been in without being able to collect the shoes about 30 minutes later. Basically, it gives you enough time to pop off for a coffee, take in the world, and pop back again before going about your day. Of course, if you need keys cut, and the various other cobbler odd jobs, they're ready to provide good service for that too. They're always smiling, they're cheap and cheerful, they're fantastic and I've them to thank for not having to buy new shoes. It's always a pleasure. Cash only, but as Hannah says, there's a cash machine right next door!

Steve's is probably the most traditional business in the whole of Headingley - amidst a sea of…read morestudent pubs, bars and modern delis, it stands proud, providing ye olde cobbling and keycutting services for anyone who so desires. The keycutting services are as fast as they are cheap (very) and on the two occasions I've needed a key cut here, I've had no problems with the finished product working in my doors. Can't say I've ever needed to have a shoe cobbled though. I'm a firm believer in the if-a-shoe's-broke-bin-it school of thought, so I can't comment on Steve's shoe skills, but I'd wager they're as professional as his key-cutting skills are.

Access is a large shop specializing in keys, locks and general security. As most locksmiths are…read moreeither D.I.Y. shops or cobblers as well, having a large shop dedicated just to locks means that you'll find staff with specialist knowledge and products. They sell a wide range of safes, locks, door knocker and viewers. Their services include advice on safes and all manner of high security locks including door and window locks, key code locks, padlocks and security chains. They also install, replace or repair all types of locks and cut keys including all types of car keys. If you have any lock or security-related needs this is probably the best place in Leeds to go for help and advice from the friendly staff and to find the right products for you.

Popped in for a replacement lock. As a DIY disaster area myself I asked for it to be fitted but…read morewith some very simple instructions provided to me free of charge by the staff, I was able to install the lock myself thus saving nearly £40! Proper old fashioned service that you just don't get much of nowadays - highly recommended.

I had 4 keys cut and even though they weren't easy, they were done quickly and efficiently and fit…read moremy locks perfectly. I would definitely recommend.

Set on Brudenell Road, though lacking a decent name, this DIY shop and locksmiths must have helped…read moreout hundreds, if not thousands of students who have lost their keys in a drunken haze. As a DIY shop, it is not nearly as large as, say, the one around the corner, but no matter, they still have a few essentials lurking, you just can't browse due to the teeny interior, you have to ask. The man behind the counter is always chirpy and helps where he can. Any shop keeper with a great sense of humour and a smile always goes down well with me. In fact, last time I was here, the guy cut a key for my mate. When he handed it over the counter after an impressive 20 second wait for it to be cut, we saw that the key he'd cut said 'Pimp' on it, the man couldn't stop laughing, and neither could we. Easily pleased? Perhaps, but I wont forget him, or his shop!

Andy at Absolute lock really knows his stuff and impressed that can professionally pick a lock…read morerather than get the drill out. There are a lot of cowboys out there masquerading as locksmiths so it is refreshing to come across Andy at Absolute Locks who operates with absolute integrity!

From the owner: Absolute Locks are a Locksmith service based in Bradford. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a…read moreweek for emergency locksmith call outs. We provide a full range of locksmith services including: changing locks, gaining entry, key cutting, security assessments, security upgrades, burglary repair and many more. All of our services are available for both commercial and domestic customers.

This is an awesome Rusholme Locksmith I used them last night after I locked the keys in my car…read more Very happy with this local locksmith, I would use them again!

You know that we all have different thresholds for high heels that are falling apart. Well mine…read moregoes pretty far. As long as my feet don't touch the ground and if I love the pair I will keep on wearing them (and there are even exceptions to this - so what if there's a hole in my favourite flats, I have tights on etc etc). The Village Cobbler is what you need when your black Zara peep toes are too bad for words, and you've already tried cellotaping them back together ... and you've got to get the train back to uni tomorrow. Oh, and could you just do them now? Thankyou thankyou thankyou. Obviously under normal circumstances there is a queue- a couple of days is usual. They cut keys here as well and sell all sorts of useful things like luggage etc. The only thing to defeat them was a small satchel bag that I completely murdered: my sister thought that she could salvage it (and thus take ownership of the poor thing). Alas, they needed the spring which I had carelessly dropped somewhere. Lesson learned. They are not miracle workers but they can fix and engrave most things.

0 stars. Went in today for a new battery for my Henry London watch, a treasured gift that is…read morevaluable to me. The man who served me prized open the back of my watch, fiddled about with a new battery, shoved it in watch and then tried to get the back on again. He spent at least 10 minutes pressing down on the watch and squeezing it to try and get it back together. He asked me if it was expensive (I didn't purchase it myself but it's not cheap) and then proceeded to press down on the back. He then said, because it has a dome face, he can't get the back on and I have to go to a jeweller's instead. After all that, he charged me £5 for the battery and left my watch in two pieces. I received no apology, no explanation, and no refund. I can't understand why he would bother taking the back off my watch if he already knew it couldn't be reapplied in the shop. I couldn't be more disappointed in a local shop. I have now taken my watch to a more respectable watchmaker who said the man at Neil's could have cracked or damaged the face of my watch if he continued pressing the back. It's now costing more than ever, just to get a new battery for a Henry London Richmond watch. I will NEVER go back here!

I would highly recommend Access Locksmiths if you are looking for a professional, reliable…read morelocksmith Leeds. Fair prices, and high level of work.

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