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Did anyone see this on ITV today? The old Aaron Locksmiths (which became Phoenix Locksmiths after <a href='http://www.aobl.org.uk/news_release.htm' target='_blank'>this</a> was featured, after they charged £265 for a £45 job.

The programme locksmith said a callout fee would suffice and entry could be gained within seconds without destroying the lock, but the Phoenix Locksmith (who was the director of the company) drilled the lock out and supplied a new cylinder for £120 (available from Screwfix for £20). I was never sure whether Phoenix was just Aaron renamed, but the programme confirmed the company name changed after the Rogue Traders appearance. They also use the names Maximum Security Locksmiths Ltd, Pronto Locks Ltd and Autokey Services U K Ltd.

I'm not sure whether this is an "off" topic to discuss so I've stuck to the facts as they were shown on the programme and added the director report from companies house.

This is not an offtopic thing to discuss but we must stick to the facts - afterall this is a place where Potters Bar residents can share, discuss, debate. However, should the company wish this to be removed then I will comply with their request.

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Also our rules discourage "Negative Reviews of Small Local Buisnesses...(unless requested by owner)" - however, as this is just distributing information recieved from another media source I think this is fine.</span></span>

Another news story about Phoenix <a href='http://www.barnettimes.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.569100.0.excessive_lock_charge.php' target='_blank'>here</a>

Follow up to this, the shop unit is now empty and up to let.