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    Business ProfileforAllen's Lock & Key

    Locksmith

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Allen's Lock & Key is a commercial, automotive, and residential locksmith.

    Products & Services

    Lock Installation, Electronic Security Installation, Rekey Lock, Cark Key Replacements, Key Fob, Car Key Remotes, Access Control, Lock Outs, Key Pads, Proximity Readers, RFID Tags, Keyless Entry Systems, Badge Readers, TouchPad Locks, Peep Holes, Electronic Video Monitoring, Lock Replacement, Master Key System Structuring, Mailbox Lockouts, Surveillance Systems, File Cabinet Locks, Electronic Video Monitoring

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    699 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901-4140
    BBB File Opened:
    5/19/2008
    Years in Business:
    22
    Business Started:
    7/1/2001
    Business Started Locally:
    7/1/2001
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of 20-001197 for this business, issued by Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure

    These agencies may include:

    Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure

    7956 Vaughn Rd PMB 392

    Montgomery AL 36116

    (334) 264-9388

    https://aesbl.alabama.gov

    Type of Entity:
    Sole Proprietorship
    Business Management
    • Ms. Lisa Ragan, Co-Owner
    • Ms. Danielle Ragan, Co-Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Ms. Lisa Ragan, Co-Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Lisa Ragan, Co-Owner
    • Mr. Allen Ragan, Co-Owner
    • Ms. Allison Griffith, Office Manager
    • Ms. Danielle Ragan, Co-Owner
    Additional Contact Information

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    11/28/2022

    Complaint Type:
    Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    I contacted Allens lock and key to request the dispatch of a technician to create a transponder key for my 2009 Dodge Avenger located at a CVS close to my home. ******** responded on site and I paid $175.00 cash to have the key cut and programmed but she was unable to get the key to properly work. She let me know I could have my car towed to her shop where she guaranteed to be able to figure out what programming was needed to make the key work so I paid $75.00 to ********* to have my car moved to her shop. I have attempted several times to call and text her as well as drive to the shop in order to find out what is going on with my car because it is November 27th and I still do not have my car. She has not answered the phone nor answered my texts except for once back in October and this has affected me greatly in my ability to get to and from appointments and in my ability to obtain a job which I very desperately need. Now I am at the point of losing my car because I have not been able to get a job needed to pay the title loan I have on it and it has cost me greatly in private matters which require that I attend specific hearings and appointments. I have literally driven to the shop every day for the last two weeks since A friend agreed to let me borrow her car and the shop has been closed every time. Once I was sure there were people there because there were cars there but no one came to the door when I knocked. I left and drove back by later and saw the cars gone. I would like my money back as well as the money paid for the towing, the return of my vehicle at their expense and some sort of punitive compensation for the detriment their failure to provide the service promised and avoidance has now cost me.

    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Jessica K

    1 star

    11/29/2021

    Called to get a key made because my brother's key broke. They said they would come out after they got finished with the customer they were at. Well then they contacted me through text message saying they would be by they next day after church at 1:00pm. Well the next day I get a text stated they can't show because the girls kids all of sudden got sick. So they would be out after church that evening. They show up after 6pm in their personal vehicle. The owners sister. No key maker, asked where my brothers key was. And continued to state she would be back after she goes to the shop and makes the keys. Not one key, but 3 keys.! We didn't need 3 keys! Just one! The main key for ignition. It opened doors too. She doesn't show back up for 3 hours. And with 2 door keys and with ignition key. No receipt. Tells me to come to shop to get my receipt. I will never use this company ever again. If you're going to be open 24/7 have your ducks in a row and tools in a vehicle!

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