ARC Locksmith in Tacoma is one of those rare gems…read more First off, if you use the "get quote" button on Yelp, it will call EVERY Locksmith in town so be dang careful. Even so, ARC replied to me very first. From the moment I reached out, everything was on point. Artem got back to me right away, kept me updated, and showed up exactly when he said he would. Friendly. Not just polite in the "business sense," but genuinely kind and approachable. He treats you like a person, not just a job ticket. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. Everything was laid out before he even started. That kind of transparency builds enormous trust. He even gave me advice for my broken Chevy G20 van window. I like inside info about what techs are good for other services--especially if HE is this good. You can tell he knows locks inside and out. The job was done efficiently and correctly the first time. What impressed me most was the advice he gave me on how to avoid problems in the future and even ways to save money. Most people just do the job and leave--he actually cares enough to set you up for success long-term. He even gave me free advice on my front door knob (which wasn't the Pathfinder with the FOB key problem I originally called him for). Great communication too. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, so I felt confident about what was being done. The whole experience left me impressed--not only did my problem get solved quickly, but I also walked away knowing I had a trustworthy locksmith I can rely on for years to come. In a world where it's hard to find businesses that are professional, honest, and genuinely care about their customers, ARC Locksmith stands out in a big way. If you live in Tacoma (or in the PugetSound area, I'm in Auburn) and ever need a locksmith, do yourself a favor: call ARC Locksmith first. This is the kind of American small business that deserves all the recognition and support. This is my go-to locksmith from here on out. I also gave him a phatty tip for just being cool and saving me an hour of wait around and find out time. Many Thank you's Artem!

I can get into my house now! Artem was on call/text and got it done- he drove right to me!…read more He completely replaced a door handle and misaligned door frame latch, he fixed a lock/doorknob combo to my garage, and he even duplicated my car key (has a computer chip) for 1/3 the cost of the dealership. This was all basically same day, completely changed the trajectory of my week! Best part is Artem was friendly, timely, and responsive. He did this all from his car. I gave him my address and time and he took care of the rest. This is exactly the service and result I need. Best part, he was Very affordable and even fixed something's for free. Yeah, I have a guy now. I full heartedly recommend ARC locksmith!

Came to program an extra key on my car. Couldn't do it. Erased my current key that was working. Now…read moreI have no key and won't respond to my text and when I call I get put on hold and hung up on, when they do pick up. Guy seemed knowledgeable and friendly. I just wanted them to come back and put my key back on the car.

Called yesterday. Have an issue with my keyless lock. Someone will be out. Tech called, hoped to be…read morehere by 430 pm. Called me later, unable to make it. Scheduled for 1 pm today. I get a call at 1250 from a different tech saying he will be here by 1. Then Calls saying he will be her by 215. Then calls me again saying he is 2 hours away. I can't get through to dispatch on the phone. Found someone else who is to be here in an hour ( fingers crossed). They might be great, but their scheduling capabilities are sorely lacking

Was able to request a time to do my 2007 Nissan Maxima with only the valet key provided. Then also…read morecloned an aftermarket key fob that I provided for my 2014 Subaru BRZ. You should ask if he's able to program your vehicle first because there's a lot of variables in vehicle key programming. I'd recommend and use him again & especially because of the cheap prices!

Steve did an excellent job. Price was better than all the other quotes. I would highly recommend…read morethis business.

You think you do everything to make sure this never happens to you-- and now it's 4am and you're…read morelocked out of your mansion/apartment/shack/house and it's like you can feel the whole world slipping away... Anyways after alleviating your low blood sugar, you become lucid enough to realize that you can call (yes! call! in 2025!) someone to get you out! (or in this case, in) your wondrous (albeit, cluttered) abode. David was highly responsive, like wait I don't have to press 1 for English? No, you get a real deal person the first time you call! Support your local businesses, y'all... After explaining what services I required, David was already on his way. He was courteous, professional, and fast throughout the entire process. Because let's be for real, you need help NOW and this is no time to optimize your options when the sun is just about to rise. So lock in (Gen-Z cringe) and know you're making a good and highly valuable decision to no longer be locked out when you give him a call. (No, but really this was a great experience minus the whole not having your keys when you thought you had them with you -thing)

David, (Shaggy's lockout is our hero!!! You can trust this business to handle all your lockout and…read morelocksmith needs. He unlocked our Jeep in 10 seconds and made a key for our motorhome. Excellent customer service!!!

Brian was amazing!! He showed up about 20 mins after I called, his price was very reasonable and he…read moreeven offered to make me a copy of my key for an additional charge (which was also very reasonable) I got quotes from two other companies and they are more and longer wait times. Thank you so much Brian ! You saved the day!

Brian originally came to my home to unlock a BMW for me, which he did in very little time for a…read morevery reasonable price. While he was there we got to talking about motorcycles, and I happen to mention I've been having a hard time finding a locksmith to cut my replacement Ducati keys. Brian whipped out this little toaster sized​ device and easily cut my new blank key without needing any sort of reference numbers from the factory or anything. Additionally, his machine was able to repair a key that had previously been incorrectly cut by another local locksmith. This company gets my highest recommendation, and I've been spreading the word to anyone who needs a locksmith. If I could rate 10 out of 5 stars, I would! ​

I lost the key to my 2017 Mercedes Sprinter in Federal Way near Costco. Another company told me it…read morewas dealer-only and couldn't be done. But RedPanda Locksmith arrived within 15 minutes and made me a brand-new key for half the dealer price. I coudnt believe itm thank you, guys! I will definitely call them again if I ever need help with my car key.

Beware - Poor Quality and Zero Accountability I had two keys…read moremade for my BMW by Ivan at Red Panda Locksmith, and the experience was terrible. One key stopped working in less than 30 days. When I reached out, Ivan basically told me it was my problem and refused to help. To make matters worse, the keys were aftermarket and not compatible with the factory charging system--something he never disclosed. That's why the key failed. I feel I was misled into buying inferior parts that were represented as OEM. No wonder he operates as a mobile locksmith--this feels like a complete scam. Save yourself the headache and go to a reputable shop.

My 21 year-old daughter locked her keys in her car at the Tacoma Mall. She called another locksmith…read morewho quoted her $29 and said they would dispatch a technician. When my daughter told me the quote, $29 sounded too good to be true. I asked her to call back and ask for an estimate, She did and they refused. Red flags. A quick look on Yelp revealed the company had horrible reviews. Enter 253 Locksmith. I called and Tim answered promptly. He identified he was in downtown Tacoma, offering his exact location (I didn't ask). He said he could meet my daughter in 30-35 minutes. Very matter of fact. No hype. He sounded trustworthy. He provided a $50 quote/estimate to unlock the car. My daughter called Tim and he was there earlier than he told me. He got her car open quickly. It didn't require drilling out the lock. The final charge...$50, as quoted. I called Tim after the repair to thank him. What a genuine person. My young lady was vulnerable and Tim treated her exceptionally, and professionally. I have two more daughters and gave them 253's phone number and Tim's name. Should a similar situation arise with our cars, home, or business, we know who to call. Thanks again Tim and 253 for saving the day!

As I was trying to repair my car, I lost my head along with the only microchiped key , so i called…read more5 places and 253locksmith was the last one..Tim the locksmith was friendly,extremely fast and over $100dollars cheaper than everyone else i called for TWO keys. He kept me informed every step of the way and was willing to work in the rain. I highly recommend this bussiness. They won't rip you off cause you are desperate for a locksmith. Thank you Tim.