Mark's Auto Lockout Services

 

NO! I would avoid buying any Kwikset Smart Key locks.

Base on my 10 plus years as a locksmith here in the Portland Oregon metro area and rekeying many Kwikset Smart Key locks over the years. Here is my professional option about the Kwikset Smart Key lock in just three words, "THEY ARE TRASH!". Customers get mad at me because Kwikset makes a bad lock.

Here's why you want to avoid the Kwikset Smart Key lock:

First; there is a 50/50 chance that your original key or a copy of the original key is going to work. Especially after the lock was rekeyed.

Second; there are no pins in this lock. So you cannot pick it

Third; if you get locked out you have to paid a locksmith over $150 to drill out the lock. Now you have to buy a new lock for about $25 to $35. And if you are unable to install the lock yourself, you have to paid for a locksmith to come back out and install the new lock for you. Another $100 plus for the same locksmith.

Now remember, after the locksmith drilled out the lock your door is now open to anyone who may want to enter. If you had only one Kwikset Smart Key knob lock, or one Kwikset Smart Key deadbolt lock on your front door. Your door is now open to anyone who may try and enter while you are sleeping or have gone out to do some errands.

So it cost you over $275 or more depending on the price of the locksmith if you got locked out.

The ONLY plus side to buying the Kwikset Smart Key lock is that they have a life time guarantee. Meaning if you have any problems with this lock you can get a free replacement but ONLY through Kwikset.

Yes. You may have these locks and never had any problems...at lease for now...but wait you will down-the-road.

Remember: DO NOT BUY ANY KWIKSET SMART KEY LOCKS!