Mike German is one of the owners of Silver State Locksmith in Las Vegas. He has worked in the locksmith trade for more than 20 years.
Silver State Locksmith is a 24 hour mobile locksmith for homes, businesses and cars. Mike writes about the things people call us for most: car keys and key fobs, lockouts, home and business security, and how to hire a locksmith you can trust.
Read his guides below, or call (725) 280-5051 any hour.
Background and License
- RoleCo-owner of Silver State Locksmith with his partner Ezra. The two run the company together and are named as its owners on its public business listings. Read more about the company and its records.
- BackgroundMore than 20 years in the trade, which started on the security side before locksmithing.
- LicenseCity of Las Vegas Locksmith License #P64-00012, which you can check yourself on the city's own license search.
- Contractor licenseAlso an owner of Top 1 Construction, a Las Vegas general contractor holding Nevada State Contractors Board license 0095153 for residential and small commercial work, which you can look up on the board's license search.
- Where he worksThe Las Vegas valley, from Summerlin to Henderson and North Las Vegas.
- How he writesEvery guide answers the question first, links the public source behind each fact, and quotes only prices the company actually publishes.
Topics
Posts by Mike German
How to Get Into a Safe With No Key or Combination
Lost the safe key or forgot the combination? Try a fresh battery, wait out the lockout, order a factory key or call a Las Vegas safe locksmith at (725) 280 5051.
What to Do If You Can't Afford a Locksmith
Can't afford a locksmith in Las Vegas? Try a spare key, your landlord, your car app, AAA or roadside cover first, then get the full price on the phone.
Can a Locksmith Program a Push to Start Key Fob?
Yes, most push to start fobs can be programmed by a mobile locksmith at your vehicle. See six common situations, what the GM procedure involves, and what to have ready.
A 2022 Escalade, a Broken Ignition and a New Key
We were making a new key for a 2022 Cadillac Escalade when we hit a broken ignition. See why we called a mobile mechanic and how the key got finished.
Is It Cheaper to Replace Locks or Rekey?
Rekeying beats replacing locks on price in almost every case. See typical costs, a worked Las Vegas example, and the four times a new lock is worth it.
Lost Your Car Keys With No Spare? Here Is What to Do
Lost every car key? See what a Las Vegas automotive locksmith needs from you, what a new key costs, and why you do not need a tow to the dealership.
How to Avoid Locksmith Scams in Las Vegas
The $19 locksmith ad is the start of a scam. Learn how the bait and switch works, the red flags to watch for, and how to verify a licensed Las Vegas locksmith.
How Much Does a Locksmith Cost in Las Vegas?
Typical Las Vegas locksmith prices for lockouts, rekeys and car keys, what changes the price, and how to get a straight quote before anyone is dispatched.
Emergency Locksmith in Las Vegas. 24/7 Help When You Need It Most
It always happens at the worst possible time. You've just finished a long shift, it's 2 a.m., the desert air is still 90 degrees, and you're standing outside
Safe Repair And Replacement In Las Vegas. What Kind Of Safe Is Best For You?
Safe repair and replacement in Las Vegas, plus a guide to home, business, car and vault safes and what each one is for. License P64-00012. Call (725) 280-5051.
Best Locks to Secure Your Home in 2026. What Actually Stops a Break In
The best home locks for 2026 from a licensed Las Vegas locksmith. ANSI grades, deadbolts, smart locks, and the cheap door frame fix that stops most kick ins.
4 Tips In Hiring Home Locksmith Services
Do you wonder how burglars enter a locked home? According to the State of Safety survey, burglaries are the most common property crime concern in the US.
Locked Out? We Can Help, Day or Night
Silver State Locksmith is available 24/7 across the Las Vegas valley. Fast response, transparent pricing, licensed & insured technicians.
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