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Mister Minit Westgate

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,207 reviewed · 187 listed · Scored from 528 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(528) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Automotive LocksmithResidential Locksmith
Mister Minit Westgate
Services
Automotive Locksmith, Residential Locksmith
Reviews
528

What recent reviews say

Most customers praise Syafiq's shoe repairs, which use hand-stitching and structural work rather than glue alone. Many note quick turnaround and friendly service, with several mentioning athletic and designer shoes coming back "like new". However, a vocal minority report missed collection deadlines, flippant responses when turnarounds slip, and inconsistent opening times. Key copying has also failed in recent reviews, leaving some customers with non-working duplicates.

The business shines on shoe repair and leather goods, where structural craftsmanship and colour-matching thread draw consistent praise. Residential locksmith services (key cutting and copying) show weaker evidence and mixed results. Staff communication gaps emerge when promises are broken, and customers note the shop closes for lunch without clear signage, creating frustration for those who cannot return.

Praised for
  • skilled shoe repair and stitching
  • friendly and warm staff (especially Syafiq)
  • quick turnaround on shoe and luggage repairs
  • good quality work and attention to detail
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent communication and missed deadlines
  • key copying sometimes fails
  • poor timekeeping and shop hours not reliable
  • unhelpful attitude when commitments not met
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Best for: People needing athletic or designer shoe sole and heel repair, and existing customers familiar with Syafiq.
Think twice if: You need reliable key copying, or you cannot return during advertised hours; shop closures and communication gaps have frustrated recent visitors.

Strengths

  • Syafiq's hand-stitched shoe repair with structural reinforcement
  • Colour-matched thread and attention to detail on leather repair
  • Friendly, personal service for regular customers

Worth knowing

  • Syafiq (named technician) praised for hand-stitched shoe repairs, structural reinforcement, and colour-matching
  • Key copying failures: 2 of 3 copied keys non-functional in one recent case
  • Shop closes during lunch with no clear signage
  • Missed collection deadlines and curt responses when promises slip

What reviews say by service

Residential Locksmith
Key copying has failed (2 of 3 non-functional); inconsistent service.
Automotive Locksmith
No clear evidence in reviews; spare car key services listed on website but not discussed by reviewers.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.59 average across the 93 automotive locksmith businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
413
4
23
3
10
2
10
1
72

Common questions

Does the shop stay open through lunch?
No. One reviewer noted the shop closes at lunch and customers cannot run errands then. Another visitor found it closed at 11:30 am, within stated opening hours, with no notice posted.
Can I rely on a deadline for key copying or shoe repair?
Shoe repair has reliable quick turnaround when Syafiq is handling the work, but one customer was let down on a Sunday deadline for heel/sole repair, then told to return Monday. Key copying has had failures (2 of 3 copies non-working in one case).
Does Syafiq do the repairs himself?
Syafiq is named in multiple reviews as the technician who does hand-stitched repairs. Several customers specifically request him and praise his work.
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Last updated 2026-08-23