Armen Lock LLC
About us
Serving the DC Metro area since 1998, Armen Lock LLC is owner operated and our Gaithersburg Airpark location staff has over 50 years of combined locksmith experience. We take pride in our work and stand behind it. As a reputable local establishment with a bricks & mortar storefront we rely on word of mouth advertising as well as returning customers. We are ready to serve you with integrity.
Business highlights
Services we offer
COMMERCIAL LOCK SERVICES: Master Key Systems, Electronic Access Control. AUTOMOTIVE LOCK SERVICES: Transponder Keys and Programming, Emergency Exit Devices, Keyless Locks, Laser-Cut keys, Locks Repaired and Rekeyed. RESIDENTIAL LOCK SERVICES: Locks Rekeyed and Replaced, Remotes, Security Consultations., Smart Keys
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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I so called up Amen and he felt sure he could help, but with the caveat that some after-market keys would not work.
It only took him about 10 minutes, using a compute connected to the car and I was ready to do go with new keys!
Much better than the days I spent trying to self-program these things!
I needed to have the locks for my balcony door and utility closet door rekeyed. When I called Armen Lock for an estimate, Armen was prompt in providing the info I had requested and very helpful in explaining the details of the quote and the work that would be done. The locksmith assigned to rekey my locks showed up on time, was highly professional, and completed the work as expected and with no hassles. I was pleased with the whole experience and would highly recommend Armen Lock to anyone in need of locksmith services. Thanks!
Great. They charged me $50 flat rate to program my car keys (Note you will need to bring all your car keys with you including the valet key). I provided the two Honda keys with transmitters which I purchased from a reliable Ebay resource. This was the recommended company from friends and two locksmiths I've called that can program and cut these keys. I was told as long as I can get into the office by 5:00PM then I can get the keys cut and programmed that same day. I personally programmed the transmitter portion myself and that worked flawlessly. When I arrived, I was briefly questioned on where I purchased the keys and Armen Lock LLP opened the back of the keys. Upon looking at the remote I was told it looked authentic however if the keys didn't program and cut properly due to where I purchased the keys at I would be charged $95 which covers the $50 programming fee and $45 cut fee (per key). Each key has to be laser cut. I needed 2 keys cut so requested that they cut and program one key and if it worked properly then proceed with the second key.
My car was brought to the back of the shop and I was told it can take up to an hour to cut and program. Shockingly within 15 minutes the car was brought back to the front and everything was successful. I was politely asked how much I purchased the keys for and I told them $20 each. After calculating my total cost and the cost if I purchased the keys through them I was told I did good. I paid a total of $180 for both keys, cutting, and programming. If I purchased through Armen Locks the cost would have been $130 for each key or $260 for two keys. Honda quoted me $220 for each key or $440 to program and cut two keys. I did do good.
We chatted for a bit and Armen Lock LLP provided me with a website for discounted authentic Honda parts. they more then went out of their was to make sure I was happy and satisfied and I would definitely recommend and use this company again.
To Armen it was no problem to get into the older locked car without a key. The built-in alarm went off briefly as forewarned. He was careful during the process and pointed out a scratch near the door before he started work, and used protection to avoid creating his own scratches.
The key blanks he brought had been used and for that he gave me a reduced price.The manufacture of all three keys requires programming via the cars' respective on-board computers, and he was able to organize his work so that keys were being programmed concurrently.
About reliability, per Armen: keys for the make and model of the older car have not developed reputations as problematic But keys for the make and model of my newer car are known for occasionally developing problems as I had experienced. He volunteered that I may come by and they will reprogram a new set without additional cost even though no problems have yet occurred. Of course I could have chosen not to replace the newer key, but the problem had been 'bugging' me for a little over a month, so I opted in to fix it at the same time.
Armen has owned his business for 16 years. He was both polite, efficient, andhelpful. I would confidentially use him again and wish him well.
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