Competitive Locksmiths

Please don't be fooled by this scammer. I was searching for an ESL for Mercedes Benz w 204 on eBay. Contacted this business through eBay and the owner (Ben) encouraged me to do a deal off eBay by offering me express postage instead of regular. I fell for it and paid the business directly. I was promised a lifetime warranty on the part but it did not even work on the day I received it. I notified the business but they blamed on inability of the mechanic to fix the issue or another electrical issue with the car. Anyways after wasting another couple of hundred dollars and few months, another mechanic also came with the exact same conclusion (faulty ESL provided by this ESL). Contacted Ben to advise but he refused to take any responsibility. Instead blaming it on mechanics. He further wants me the send the part back to him so he can charge me me more (labor) to test the faulty part (which is under lifetime warranty). I have all the proofs/invoices/emails/messages in case if someone wants to know a bit more about this fraud business. I am posting pics of a few emails to prove my point.[Update] The owner has responded to my post but not provided how to contact him directly. The person I spoke with (Ben) was not ready to accommodate this at all.

Lost my IX35 key, sorted me out over the phone and had a key to my door in Melbourne a couple of days later. Provided me the code for the transponder as well. Saved me $200 from getting one through Hyundai. Top notch, good bloke and fast service.

A BIG THUMBS DOWN.I was quoted x amount of $$ to fix a ESL Steering lock issue with my Mercedes which I accepted. Competitive Locksmiths were not able to complete the job in the timeframe they thought. The scope of the job did not change at all, he did not have to do anything extra and then tried to charge me an extra $200 to do the job.

After being told by every locksmith in the northern suburbs that they will not touch anything I didn't buy from them. Competitive Locksmiths come to my home cut and programmed my new key I got from eBay for my WM without a problem. Welcoming attitude and extremely helpful information I can not recommended anyone else other than Competitive Locksmiths. Thankyou again guy's thumb's up

I ordered a key for my Mercedes,I explained that I was in Melbourne,I sent a $200 deposit as requested.Then I was told by Ben that they couldn’t do my key as they’re in a different state.I requested my deposit back but he refused.Do not deal with them!!

Supplied us a Mercedes key that does not work!!! Blamed other check engine lights for the keys not working yet nothing was wrong with my car security system. I had to take my car to 2 diagnosis mechanics to check if my car security system had any issues. Key supplied was sub- standard. Refused to give refund.

Paid for a key that does not work!!I live in Melbourne, order a car key from these guys, first he told me cutting the key should not take more than an hour, it took over a week, then I told him on three occasions, what if the key does not work, he said we'll sort something out, I was waiting for I'll refund your money"!! I received the new key

Ordered the wrong model key for my renault sport, took key back to 'check themselves' after it being proven by main north renault and an independent locksmith to be incompatible with my model, now refuse to reorder appropriate key or refund money. Also are not accredited automotive locksmiths, just auto electricians looking to make a buck, dodgy business, be aware

Turned a simple ignition barrel replacement into a damaged steering column beyond repair. Inexperience and a lack of following proper procedure left a vehicle totally un-driveable. After the damage was done, Ben left me with the mess. A tow truck, experienced mechanic and a proper locksmith were all needed at my expense. 3 days later and with a massive repair bill, I now have my car back.Ben blamed my vehicle which only happened to break at his fingertips. THE FG FALCON DOES NOT HAVE STEERING COLUMN ISSUES. STAY AWAY FROM THESE CLOWNS, IT WILL END BADLY.Chasing reimbursement of damages costs at this time.It gets worse, I have just had my worst thoughts confirmed. The ignition barrel that was requested by myself to be genuine ford is nothing but a cheap copy. A ford dealer and a locksmith have both confirmed this so now my case against this CLOWN of negligence has just turned into FRAUD as well. Ben how many times did you confirm this barrel to be genuine FORD? AT LEAST 5 TIMES. The ACC is aware and advice is coming through to build my case. Ben I took photo's. Man up and pay for the damaged you caused. The professionals are laughing at you.