ROAD TRIP
Years ago I had a service invoice that was ignored for 5-6 months. I called the guy from a different # as he stopped answering calls and e-mails. Now this invoice was only like $150.00, not a life changing amount. But I operate mainly on principle in matters like this. I advised who I was and that SW airlines had supersaver pricing and I could fly out there and back for $59.00 each way and he could expect me at his office sometime before the sale ended and even with Taxi fee I would get to personally "explain" my position and would count it even-steven and after our "discussion" would cancel the debt. Rec'd payment in 4 days.
If you cant fly out there I would go the court route, pay the small claims filing fee and contact the local paper etc. and advise of a good story to follow. Myself, I would spend up to the cost of a new lock to make the point and would NEVER shut up about this method of "customer service". Thank you for alerting the forum, perhaps you will save a guy or two your frustration!