nothernewbie Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 My research on this board leads me to think that Herbierto Aragon is the go to locksmith in the area. Does he speak English? I have needs that may be too complicated for our limited Spanish. Does anyone have an alternative recommendation for English speaking locksmith with whom they have had good experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Depending on what you need done, I would suggest you call Rene Castañeda of Ixtlahuacan - he speaks great English, comes to the Ribera all the time and is the only locksmith I am comfortable using for things like rekeying locks. Rene will always recommend Heriberto for complicated things. You can reach Rene at 333 143 2352 or 331 341 9102 - both cell numbers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabacone Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Aragon is very good and always travels with an apprentice/assistant who speaks English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezzie Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Aragon and his sons are probably the best go to guys operating Lakeside. They once duplicate an ignition key for my late model Ford and had all the equipment to program the chip in the replacement key as well as get into the CANBUS of the car to set it up. I was very impressed, far less expensive than going to the stealerships.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Sr. Aragon is also a landmark of the area. A nice, warm, smart guy. He has seen it all. Once, a nasty landlady locked us out of our house during our exit move, with several large items still inside. I enlisted him to break into the locks (we still had time on our lease), and when the police came, we all had a nice pickup-truck ride to the jailhouse. Sr. Aragon could be seen having a Coke with a couple of the cops, leaning against the doorway, while a judge handed down a "cease and desist" to the landlady. I apologized to him, and he basically said "Meh." It wasn't the first time. Did I pay him extra? You bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkshawn Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 We 2nd Bournemouths recommendation: Rene has rekeyed & duplicated many keys, installed new hardware & replace used equipment under his personal warranty, then if he is not busy he can drop you off at the airport. Very nice person, glad we know him & family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothernewbie Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks, I am going to give Rene a try. Nice to know he has a good working relationship with Aragon and will refer on, if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothernewbie Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Used Rene this week and he was most helpful. He fixed a lock that had been installed with some parts out of place, changed the combination of exterior locks and made new keys. He is fairly priced and very helpful as he explained a detail of my locks that no one else had done. He also does rides to airport, Tequila and anywhere else you would lime. Highly recommend him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Rene is a licensed tour guide and will also drive your vehicle, if you want, for medical appointments etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Sr. Aragon does speak some English. We had our house locks re-keyed and he suffered thru my Spanish. We went by the shop to have our car key duplicated and I heard him speaking English to another customer. I gave him a raised eyebrow and he gave me a grin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 There is a shop on Morelos south side, east of Jaurez and they have done work on my house and antique car which they had to fabricate a part in their shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 5 hours ago, ShaneHobbs said: Google is the best place to find such locksmith experts in any location, why to search them here? Spam, no? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 The Aragons have two shops-one in Chapala and one in Jocotepec. They always do a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/11/2021 at 12:22 PM, ShaneHobbs said: Google is the best place to find such locksmith experts in any location, why to search them here? Because Google doesn't give actual experiences. Yes, there are reviews, but who writes them? Friends? Enemies? The owner? I use Google to get some names and then follow-up with folks that have actually used that person/facility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPanda Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 You are responding to a phishing scam, posted on a 5 year old thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltbugj Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/12/2021 at 3:31 PM, cedros said: The Aragons have two shops-one in Chapala and one in Jocotepec. They always so a good job. Do you have contact information? I don´t see that information for the Aragons. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 376-765-3252 and cell phone 333-171-9033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Jocotepec; Alberto at 331 1753 269 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltbugj Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Thank you so much for your quick answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moderator-2 Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 6:57 AM, Tingting said: Because Google doesn't give actual experiences. Yes, there are reviews, but who writes them? Friends? Enemies? The owner? I use Google to get some names and then follow-up with folks that have actually used that person/facility. Yes, you are responding to spam. The spammer is no more here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Oops.🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 We've had nothing but great results with the Chapala locksmiths, the Aragons. Great to have them available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 We just had a key made in the Chapala shop. Hierberto has his grandson looking after the retail side. He sits in a chair and enjoys the company of his grandson. Good to see, these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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