Business ProfileforPittsburgh Local Locksmith
Current Alerts For This Business
On January 21, 2020 BBB serving Western Pennsylvania conducted an Advertising Review on Pittsburgh Locksmith Store’s website and challenged them on a multitude of statements, some of which are below:
“Most Affordable & Dependable Locksmith Services”
“A premier locksmithing agency in Pittsburgh, PA area, we’re considered the go-to locksmith by the community and are trusted by a large number of vehicle owners.”
“Through consistent quality of service, we have established a name in the region as the most trusted locksmith in Pittsburgh over the past 10 years.”
“In addition to the immense experience and knowledge of our team, Pittsburgh Locksmith Store has received many accolades for offering the best service at an affordable price range in the market!”
“Our Company Goal! 100% Satisfaction”
The BBB used the following Codes of Advertising to challenge this business:
27. Superiority Claims- Comparatives – Disparagement – https://www.bbb.org/code-of-advertising#Superiority_Claims_Comparatives_Disparagement
28. Objective Superlative Claims - https://www.bbb.org/code-of-advertising#Objective_Superlative_Claimshttps://www.bbb.org/code-of-advertising#Objective_Superlative_Claims20. Warranties or Guarantees - https://www.bbb.org/code-of-advertising#Warranties_Or_Guarantees
As of February 24, 2020, the business did not respond to BBB’s request for revision, clarification or modification in its advertising. For more information regarding BBB AdTruths please visit: https://www.bbb.org/ad-truth/.
Additional business information
In January 2020, BBB requested background information from Pittsburgh Local Locksmith including any applicable licensing or registration, a description of their services, names of all principals involved in the company, current and past affiliations as well as advertising and marketing methods. And through an investigation, BBB sent the company an SBQ (Standard Business Questionnaire) on January 22, 2020 and February 13, 2020. The business failed to return either one of the Standard Business Questionnaires sent.
As of March 6, 2020, BBB has exhausted all forms of contact with the business. Phone numbers are either disconnected or calls not returned including emails and postal mail communications being returned to sender.
BBB does not know where the business is physically located. BBB urges caution when choosing whether to do business with a company whose physical location is unknown.
BBB suggests you read and understand company promotional materials, contracts and disclaimers. Consumers with outstanding concerns are still encouraged to file a complaint for BBB records. For additional information and tips in finding a locksmith please visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0089-finding-locksmith.
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Business Details
This is a multi-location business.
- Location of This Business
- 1729 S Braddock Ave Ste 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
- BBB File Opened:
- 11/28/2019
- Type of Entity:
- Sole Proprietorship
- Alternate Business Name
- Bridgeville Locksmith Service
- Carnegie Locksmith Service
- Duquesne Locksmith Service
- Business Management
- Mr. Lyle Ebert, Owner
- Contact Information
Principal
- Mr. Lyle Ebert, Owner
Customer Contact
- Mr. Lyle Ebert, Owner
- Additional Contact Information
Phone Numbers
- (412) 387-9446Other Phone
- (412) 208-2196Other Phone
Email Addresses
- Sales
- Technical Support
- (412) 387-9446
Customer Complaints
0 Customer Complaints
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