Automotive locksmith ยท Birmingham & Jefferson County
Car Locksmith in Birmingham & Jefferson County, AL
Express Key Locksmith is a fully mobile automotive locksmith serving Birmingham and all of Jefferson County, Alabama. We come to your vehicle (in a driveway, an office parking deck, a grocery store lot, a repair shop or on the shoulder of I-65) with the key blanks, cutting equipment and programming tools needed to finish the job on the spot.
- Non-destructive entry for locked vehicle doors and trunks
- Replacement keys cut and programmed on site, even when all keys are lost
- Transponder, chip, remote head, proximity and push-to-start keys
- Key fob supply, programming and battery or shell replacement
- Licensed & insured
- Serving Birmingham since 2018
- Fully mobile, we come to you
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Automotive locksmith services in detail
Car Lockout Service
Locked out of your vehicle? We open car doors and trunks without damaging your lock, door or paint.
DetailsCar Key Replacement
New car keys cut and programmed at your vehicle, including all-keys-lost situations.
DetailsTransponder Key Programming
Chip keys cut and paired to your vehicle immobilizer so the engine actually starts.
DetailsKey Fob Replacement & Programming
Remotes, flip keys and push-to-start smart keys supplied, cut and programmed to your vehicle.
DetailsIgnition Repair & Replacement
Ignition will not turn, key stuck or worn cylinder, all diagnosed and repaired at your vehicle.
DetailsTrunk Unlock Service
Trunks, hatches and tailgates opened without damage, including when the keys are locked inside.
DetailsBroken Key Extraction
Snapped keys removed from ignitions, door locks and deadbolts, with a replacement key cut on site.
DetailsA mobile car locksmith instead of a tow to the dealer
Automotive key work has changed. A 1998 pickup takes a mechanically cut key; a current SUV uses an encrypted transponder or a proximity fob that has to be paired to the vehicle computer. Both are handled by mobile locksmiths every day, and the equipment travels in the van.
Our automotive service covers domestic, Asian and European makes: Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, Buick and Cadillac among others. Some late-model vehicles with sealed security systems must go through a dealer; when that is the case we will tell you before you spend money instead of after.
Call (205) 259-8892 with your year, make, model and what happened. That is usually enough to confirm what your vehicle needs and what the work involves.
Where we handle automotive calls in Jefferson County
Because the service is mobile, the job site is wherever your vehicle sits. We regularly work in Birmingham, Hoover, Bessemer, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Gardendale, Irondale, Center Point, Hueytown, Fultondale, Pleasant Grove, Leeds and every other community on our service area list.
Common call locations include the parking decks around UAB and downtown Birmingham, the Riverchase Galleria, shopping centers along US-31 and US-280, the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport lots, and interstate shoulders on I-20, I-59, I-65 and I-459.
FAQ
Automotive locksmith questions
Can a locksmith make a car key if I lost all of my keys?
Yes. Losing every key is called an "all keys lost" job. We originate a new key from the vehicle itself (decoding the lock or pulling key data from the vehicle), then cut the blade and program the transponder or fob to the car so it starts and runs.
Is a mobile locksmith cheaper than the dealership for car keys?
Usually, because you avoid a tow and a dealer service appointment. The vehicle stays where it is and the key is cut and programmed there. Cost depends on the key type your vehicle uses: a basic transponder key is far less than a proximity smart key.
Will unlocking my car damage the door or the lock?
No. We use non-destructive entry tools designed for automotive locks and weatherstripping. Coat hangers and improvised wedges are what bend door frames, scratch paint and damage airbags and wiring in the door. Professional tools avoid all of that.
What information should I have ready when I call?
Year, make and model, whether you have any working key left, and the exact location of the vehicle. Photos of the key or fob help too. For key replacement, be ready to show proof of ownership and a photo ID.
Do you program push-to-start proximity keys?
For most makes, yes. Proximity or smart keys are programmed to the vehicle the same way a transponder is, using the correct aftermarket or OEM fob for that platform. A few late-model vehicles restrict programming to the dealer, and we will confirm that for your specific vehicle before dispatch.
Service areas
Where we provide this service
Fully mobile across Birmingham and all of Jefferson County, Alabama.
Need a car locksmith in Birmingham?
Call (205) 259-8892 and tell us what happened. We come to you anywhere in Jefferson County.