What YOU Need To Be A Mobile Locksmith!

Today the founder and owner of Guardian Safe & Lock, Uriah Ortiz, goes over what you need to be a mobile locksmith technician!
This is part 2 of a series on what you need to be a locksmith, focusing on mobile service vehicles, tools, and machines. The first video in this series, "What YOU Need To Become A Locksmith" covers the general things you need to do and have to start a locksmithing business: • What YOU Need To Be A ...
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[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Mobile locksmiths sure need to fit a lock inside of their service vehicles, right? Did you like the video? Do you have any more video ideas? Let us know here in the comment section!

[@RookieLock]

Beautiful setup.. I'd love to work out of that van.. Well thought out! Thanks for sharing Uriah!

[@fredflintstone1485]

Heard you mention a double cylinder. Did this for long time and I hated to install doubles. I was always afraid if someone got caught in their own place when there may have been an emergency like a fire and they couldn't find they key. What I did was offer as an alternative the single cylinder deadbolt and I would install a sheet of bullet proof Lexon over the window in their door so it couldn't be smashed and the deadbolt opened.

[@suprememagnetic4850]

Great video. A bit overwhelming for a noobie into locksmith ing but a wealth of knowledge. I agree, go out and make your service known and what you offer and offer service and products. You can’t open a business and expect and wait for customers to just walk in, go out and introduce yourself, pass a 1,000 cards out, make signs, advertise.

[@Mad_Hatter_Matador]

New into owning a business or Locksmithing itself?

[@jim5k]

You guys are obviously passionate about your trade and true professionals. I really enjoyed watching your videos. keep up the good work!

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Much appreciated! We hope to keep it up for a long time to come. If you ever have a video idea, let us know! -Randall

[@Anomic-mo9ji]

09:27 It's not ripping anyone off. You are solving problems. A new lock or key is solving the problem you were called out for. Identifying the lack of additional security solutions such as peep holes and kick plates and having the material and ability to complete the job without an additional call out fee is simply solving a problem for a customer that they didn't know they had until you suggested you could fix it. As long as you quote a cost and bill it after they agree you did nothing wrong. Quite the opposite from ripping anyone off.

[@DarkEmpathy187]

Nice video. It's damn near how my van was setup, tools and all.

[@crickettheghillie4666]

Literally a perfect informational video. Thank you!

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Well thank you we try lol if interested we have two other channels: UDROpreneur and Guardian Approved Thanks for watching!

[@geraldskinner63]

This was Huge! I'm a newbee Thanks Brutha!

[@bobchant4523]

Since you have a good size van. I see a huge upscale opportunity to add an exterior lift and lower rack system for exterior home doors. I mean just a few varieties as a standard mid to upper grade security level must haves.

[@HarryAdu]

Very informative!!!

[@jeffmoss26]

Great stuff!!

[@michellerogers557]

Great video !!

[@troybermudez9269]

Thank you for making this)

[@mal13able]

thanks for the video,i was surprised that 3/4 of the vid passed and you were still showing things in regular locksmiths of houses,auto locksmith is the title,most of this was mute,i would of realy liked more on legal auto locksmiths and lishis you need,cheers,Mal in BC

[@outdoorsurvivalskills]

I would like to have a van like this here in Brazil

[@Mad_Hatter_Matador]

Very informative. What would the cost be for this set up/van combo?

[@NoneMechanic101]

Thank you

[@kingkongcuong]

Thanks. Good video.

[@isaiascardenas3692]

Excellent video very professional thanks for sharing 👍

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Sure no problem thanks for watching, if you haven’t already please consider subscribing to our channel.... we also have two other channels UDROpreneur and Guardian Approved if you interested. We appreciate the support!

[@noflygaming3978]

Looking to get into locksmith where do u buy all your extra keys at ?

[@AE-yz5fm]

Question... how do you make a key for a newer Chevrolet SUV if owner can't locate original key?... what device can be used to make a physical key...not copy

[@unityxg]

How would you rate the lucrativeness of this business? Obviously I understand that every business differs with area and density, but for someone in a pretty dense area thinking about starting their own locksmithing business for mainly car and home lockouts, key copying (analog and digital). Would it be worth it to do a one man band for a while until getting enough to get employees?

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

YES! 🙌🏻 very lucrative. Don’t limit yourself in offering services, the more options you have and variety of services you offer is what makes it worth while.

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Thanks Uriah. Great tour! It's nice to see how different locksmiths outfit their vans. Have you ever considered insulating the van from the hot Texas weather?

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Kevin Koepke lol yes I have actually in the F150 I tried that but didn’t work to well lol

[@mykebill9402]

I think I could do this!!

[@outdoorsurvivalskills]

There are many devices and some I never saw before

[@odinslockllc]

8:24, you mentioned double cylinder deadbolt, does your fire code allow those on residential applications? They don’t where I’m at. It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen I guess cause kids lose the key inside or they can’t get out in case of smoke and fire. Every State and local AHJ has their own rules though. I was warned early on to not offer them in residential but it’s fine in commercial applications. We’re not even allowed to rekey them on a home but I know locksmiths do. I will rekey those locks if it’s not on the door. Thanks for sharing. Cool channel🙏🏼✌🏼.

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Hey thanks for watching! In Texas it is NOT illegal to install double cylinder deadbolts, according to Texas Property Code. That's crazy that they cant even rekey them..... Just one of the many reasons I love Texas! #freedom - Uriah

[@keith23951]

What are some suppliers who will send out starter packs? New mobile locksmith seeking guidance and pointers.

[@hue4512]

I am interested in starting a mobile locksmith locksmith auto only business in chicago can you recommend a trainer. I already joined aloa and in the process of passing test.

[@morrispower3965]

I’ve been trying to figure out how to do an smaller setup in tha back of Corolla 😅 can’t find any videos but if someone has an idea please hit me up

[@kentmcguigan3981]

How big is the inverter in that van to run your grinder and key duplicator etc? Great video

[@odinslockllc]

I have a 2500 watt inverter in my E250 and run it off my main battery but my Stepvan will run off two battery’s (the main and an accessories battery individually isolated as needed) and has a 3000 watt inverter. Key machines don’t draw much power tho. But if you use that extension cord the stuff you plug into it can definitely max out your inverter.

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

We use a 2500/4000 watt peak inverter and we get them at Harbor Freight.

[@kentmcguigan3981]

I have been doing lock work and commercial hardware on college campus for 40 years. Was thinking about going mobile as a retirement gig. I have never done automotive locks with the exception of lockouts. There was another locksmith in town who decided to invest in automotive and I agreed not to. Small town not enough business for more than one automotive guy. Thanks for the response.

[@zwhitchcox]

What about laser cut keys?

[@swittykoh17]

I wanna start doing this i just hope i hav money for all of this

[@dnav1002]

You should add links to the equipment

[@Locksmith4you]

Good

[@jagervolant7871]

Where would suggest learning the trade? I’ve seen a couple online tech colleges… they worth it?

[@210plarte]

You can check locksmith companies in your area. Most of the larger companies offer apprenticeships so you can learn and earn at the same time.

[@Metalandrew210]

Hey What is the best and easiest automotive Key cutting and Programming set ups. I’m about to add a Automotive key Cutting and programming to my business… it’s don’t have to be cheap I just need to make it simple and great so the service will run smoothly

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Look at the xhorse products for key cutting machines and programmers, there the best bang for your buck.

[@nitsuanomrah6997]

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[@unenslaver]

6:05 Just being picky. Those are actually called electrician fish tape reels. Not snake. Snake is plumbing. Great video. You're welcome.

[@theanimationstation1574]

Hi I'm interested in learning i have no experience and not much money where would u recommend I start

[@210plarte]

You can check locksmith companies in your area. Most of the larger companies offer apprenticeships so you can learn and earn at the same time.

[@pxpajxhn8775]

I’m just tryna pick locks bro

[@locksmitha2348]

Cool video

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Hey thank you for watching! If you haven’t already please consider subscribing to our channel, we also have two other channels UDROpreneur and Guardian Approved if interested. Thank you for the support! - UDRO

[@baggedguy]

Good video bro

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Hey thanks man! Please consider subscribing to our channel, we also have two other channels UDROpreneur and Guardian Approved. Thanks!

[@oscarbrown7820]

Is there a class for lock Smith?

[@ruperttristanblythe7512]

Who is he?

[@alexmorales2449]

Timeout....what dremel can cut out an electric strike? I always thought you needed a router

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

We use both but yes you can use a Dremel to outline it and cut it out. But a router is easier to use in most cases.

[@WarLockAndKey]

.... so overwhelming.

[@keon8219]

I'm confused on why a locksmith would need electrician tools

[@GuardianSafeAndLock]

Modern locksmiths don’t do just locksmith work they do multiple different security trades such as Access Control, CCTV, safes, automotive locksmithing, and residential and commercial locksmithing. So we use them for cameras and wiring in electrified devices such as maglocks, and electric strikes.