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When Locksmiths Play Dress-Up: The Curious Case of Al and Gords Lock & Key
- Durham Regional Locksmiths
- Sep 22
- 2 min read
In the world of locks and keys, you’d think honesty would be the default setting. After all, trust is kind of important when you’re literally letting someone into your home or business. Unfortunately, not everyone in the locksmith world seems to share that view.
Enter stage left: Al and Gords Lock and Key. Since 2022, they’ve been trying to play make-believe by impersonating yours truly — Durham Regional Locksmiths — online at this page.
Yes, you read that right. Instead of building their own reputation, they’ve decided to don a costume, slap on a fake mustache, and pretend to be us. If this were a Saturday morning cartoon, we’d at least appreciate the effort. But in real life? It’s less Scooby-Doo and more “low-budget pantomime.”
Why the Impersonation?
That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? Our guess: Al and Gords Lock and Key found it tough to compete with over three decades of workmanship, customer trust, and service that speaks for itself. So, when you can’t beat ‘em, impersonate ‘em? It’s like showing up to a costume party dressed as your neighbor because everyone already likes him better.
The Problem with Pretenders
Here’s the kicker: when Al and Gords Lock and Key, or anyone else pretends to be Durham Regional Locksmiths, it confuses customers, undermines trust, and—let’s be blunt—just makes them look desperate. We’ve spent nearly 40 years building a reputation in Durham Region for reliability, honesty, and skill. We don’t need to borrow another company’s name to get work; our phones ring just fine on their own.
But when a competitor hijacks our name online, they’re not just making themselves look like clowns—they’re making the whole industry look like a circus, (the kind with sketchy clowns lurking in the parking lot.) and we will call it out.
Why It Matters to You
Locks protect what matters most. If a company is willing to impersonate another locksmith online, what corners do you think they’ll cut when it comes to your security? It’s one thing to copy a brand name; it’s another to be trusted with your keys, your doors, and your peace of mind.
Stick with the Real Deal
At Durham Regional Locksmiths (durhamlock.com), we don’t need smoke and mirrors to attract customers. Our workmanship, professional service, and decades of experience are what bring people back to us time and again.
So, the next time you’re looking for a locksmith, remember: don’t fall for the imposters in costume. Choose a locksmith with a real reputation, not a fake mustache.
Because here at Durham Regional Locksmiths, we don’t impersonate — we innovate, we secure, and we deliver.
About Us: Durham Regional Locksmiths has been serving Durham Region for 40 years, we ship throughout Canada and the United States, as well as provide installation services throughout Durham Region and the GTA, contact us today for a supply and installation estimate or shop online.
Areas We Service:
Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Bowmanville, Port Perry, Courtice, Uxbridge, Toronto, Markham, and Scarborough.
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Phone: 905‑728‑9218 24 hour Emergency Locksmith.
497 Simcoe St S, Oshawa, ON L1H 4J9
