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.

If I could give a zero star review I would. On April 9th I paid $400 peak Locksmith to come out to…read moremy house and program a new key fob for my car and 2 months later the key fob has stopped working I have replaced the battery and that didn't help. I have reached out to peak locksmith to come and fix the situation since I was told that they have a 1yr service warranty and I keep getting told that I will be contacted by a Technician and never receive a call back. This company offers bad business they take your money but won't honor their service warranty.

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.

11/10 -- Absolutely recommend!…read more Such a great experience from start to finish. The service was fast, easy, and completely transparent, with no hidden fees or surprises. David was incredibly communicative, kind and knowledgeable. He genuinely came across as an honest and trustworthy person, and he absolutely gives the locksmith industry a good name. It was such a relief to have someone show up within the hour, handle everything professionally, and make an otherwise stressful situation feel easy. I've been locked out before, and if I ever find myself in that situation again, David will be the first person I call. 11 out of 10! Highly recommend!

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!

I can't say anything better about this guy. I'll never call anyone else ever again. I've had so…read moremany horrible experiences with locksmiths which is very typical sadly. He is the exception by far. The quality of service and value reminds me of small town service 40 years ago. He's always not charging me for things he should be charging me for. He goes above and beyond the job. Not to mention his prices are crazy cheap. He must not realize what everyone else charges.

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.

"Red Panda Locksmith provides fast, reliable, and affordable emergency key and lock services for…read moreeveryone.

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.