Automotive Locksmith
Keys locked inside, a fob that died at the worst moment, a door that jammed — a car lockout always seems to happen at the least convenient time. Highland Lakes Lock & Key sends a mobile technician to wherever your vehicle is, with the tools to get you back in without damaging your paint, window seals, or door panel.
When you call, we'll ask for your vehicle's year, make, and model, along with your location, so the technician arrives prepared for your specific vehicle's lock mechanism. Most vehicles can be opened using non-destructive entry tools designed for the specific gap and latch geometry of that make and model — the old-fashioned coat-hanger method is a good way to damage a modern car and rarely works on today's vehicles anyway.
Once you're back in, if the lockout happened because of a lost or malfunctioning key or fob rather than a door that simply locked behind you, we can typically also handle key cutting or fob programming during the same visit — see our car key replacement service for details.
Keys locked in the car with the engine running or the AC on, a child or pet locked inside (always our top priority — call immediately and let us know), a broken or bent key that won't turn, a fob with a dead battery and no working mechanical backup key, and vehicles locked in driveways, parking lots, boat ramps, or roadside after a breakdown are all situations we handle regularly across Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, and the surrounding Highland Lakes towns.
No — professional non-destructive entry tools are designed to work with your vehicle's specific lock and window geometry without scratching paint or damaging seals, unlike improvised methods.
Call us immediately and tell us this is a child or pet lockout — we treat these as top priority. If the vehicle is in direct sun or extreme heat, also call 911, since heatstroke can happen within minutes.
Yes. Our standard rates apply Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. Evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays are billed at our after-hours emergency rate, since we maintain 24/7 availability for exactly these situations.