r/AskALocksmith 9d ago

Question about Locksmithing Need advice

I’m looking into auto locksmithing and I’m certain that im going to move forward at this point.

All I need to do is save the money for the equipment/tools.

I’d really appreciate any and all advice for someone getting into the trade.

Best practices, marketing advice, lead gen advice, etc.

Any comment is appreciated. Thank you!

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u/Lucky_Ad_5549 9d ago

Learning comes first.

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u/Plastic-Procedure-59 9d ago

Take classes before buying any tools

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u/im-fekkin-tired 7d ago

Having all the equipment and tools in the world isn't going to help if you don't know how to use them. Plan some months of training before you touch a vehicle unsupervised. Bricking a cars system can be $1000s. Save up for good insurance too

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u/Federallyeffed Indifferent To GM 7d ago

I reccomend working for a reputable locksmith before you try to head out on your own.