Car Theft?

[The Speed of Dark]

If you recieve a call at 1:30 A.M with a guy asking you to "get into a car" then I suggest you turn it down. The call came in and the guy kept saying he needed into a car..... Now notice he did NOT say he needed to get into HIS car or His Wifes car or something along those lines.I asked him his location and he named a very dangerous part of town, needless to say at 1:30 A.M. He named the car and I said "$100" - he replies: " I only have $80" I inquired knowing exactly the answer to my question: "What time is it?" "ummm 12 o clock"
"Me - Wrong. It's 1:30." Needless to say I didn't open the car.

[ElAbogado]

If you recieve a call at 1:30 A.M with a guy asking you to "get into a car" then I suggest you turn it down. The call came in and the guy kept saying he needed into a car..... Now notice he did NOT say he needed to get into HIS car or His Wifes car or something along those lines.I asked him his location and he named a very dangerous part of town, needless to say at 1:30 A.M. He named the car and I said "$100" - he replies: " I only have $80" I inquired knowing exactly the answer to my question: "What time is it?" "ummm 12 o clock"
"Me - Wrong. It's 1:30." Needless to say I didn't open the car.

I recall one automotive trunk opening that was memorable... I was about 17 and just on my own in the service van when I received a call that a man had locked the keys to his car in the trunk. It was in an alley in the downtown section of a large Southern California town (about 1969; so authorizations weren't even around then)

When I arrived a large black man with a gold front tooth who was wearing a nice suit met me and asked if I could open the trunk. I said "sure" and picked the 5 pin ford lock open in about 45 seconds, his hand stopping the trunk from opening more than 4 or 5 inches. I told him that the cost was $20.00 and he pressed a $100.00 bill into my hand and said "thanks". To this day I wonder what was in that trunk.

In your situation, knowing that the guy wanted to pay you less than full boat, you did the right thing. Go with your instincts, they will never let you down.

[The Speed of Dark]

HAHA! Okay! I really want to know what was in that trunk.

[CaptHook]

Drugs, stolen merchandise, cash, a body...... take your pick. Something that didnt need to be seen.
Chuck

[The Speed of Dark]

Perhaps choices D and E: All of the above and more.

[Eyes_Only]

A lot of lockout calls you get at such an late hour is often problematic so if I had my own business I wouldn't even go out there. But if I knew any unlicensed or hobbyist locksmith who has one of those "I only do lockouts" type of business I'd refer it to them. Although I'm not saying that everyone who does only lockouts are all shady or are scammers or anything like that.

[The Speed of Dark]

I see what you mean. I do much more than just lockouts, however those are just common calls that I am willing to accept assuming they are not one's described like above.
Here in Texas it is illegal to open vehicles unless you are unlicensed so I, being licensed, would reference illegal work. Plus the unlicensed guys I come across are jerks that will rip you off real bad!

[ElAbogado]

Here in Texas it is illegal to open vehicles unless you are unlicensed so I, being licensed, would reference illegal work.

what?

[unlisted]

Here in Texas it is illegal to open vehicles unless you are unlicensed so I, being licensed, would reference illegal work.

what?

+1


Further explanation is in order.

[FarmerFreak]

Here in Texas it is illegal to open vehicles unless you are unlicensed so I, being licensed, would reference illegal work.

what?

+1


Further explanation is in order.

I'm pretty sure he just got a little confused for a minute and was typing too fast to notice. I think we can give him a break.

On the other hand, if he wasn't typing too fast and/or just a little confused at that moment

[Eyes_Only]

Sometimes we're in a rush and forget to utilize the Preview button.

[nostromo]

Every once in awhile the shop I worked at in downtown Cleveland would get a late evening service call for lost keys for a Cadillac Biarritz or other luxury car. And "just meet me in the Tip-Top club on the corner when you've got the keys made".

[Rickthepick]

i think youd be insane to do a any kind of entry work without proof of id/ownership.

I always do this and make up some crap about logging all my jobs in a police database. Take a photo on your phone if you have to.

If they own the car/property who gives a monkeys whats in it as long as your paid

[SALocksmith]

To clarify on Texas law..

A licence locksmith must have the customer sign a form with their DL#, name and address and keep it on file for 2 years. A road side-assistance service, law enforcement, good samaritan, tow truck driver etc, can open the door without an such ridiculous form. It's rather retarded, a pain in the donkey, and a real nuisance to bonified locksmith's.

[mr2nice]

yep you could be right but simple form and archive for $50/ $100 and your well in front of the Samaritan and tow driver am i right wot you think