Automotive Locksmith

Automotive Locksmith Minneapolis MN - Reliable Locksmith LLC

Getting locked out of your car in the Target parking lot on a cold January night is no fun. Neither is losing your only car key somewhere between Lake Street and Uptown. We get calls like this every day from people all over Minneapolis and St Paul. As companies who specialize in automotive locksmith services, Reliable Locksmith LLC has helped thousands of drivers get back on the road quickly. We’re a local company based out of St Louis Park, and we’ve been serving the Twin Cities metro area for years.

Our shop is located at 6312 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416. But don’t worry about driving to us – we come to you. Our mobile locksmiths travel throughout the twin cities, from Northeast to Southwest, Powderhorn to Camden. We’re bonded and insured, and our mobile team can help you fast, regardless of what type of service you need.

why choose reliable locksmith?

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Reliable Locksmith4.8
Based on 856 reviews
Lou
4 weeks ago
Mike was fantastic and knowledgeable. Super kind and skilled. I will be using him again!
Response from the owner:Thank you Lou, We appreciate your feedback.
Patricia north
1 month ago
Very interesting and very helpful!!
I am so happy to learn so much from Mike.
Response from the owner:Thank you Patricia!
Hannah Friedrich
1 month ago
Mike was such a delight to work with! We had an appointment scheduled at 4 following the closing on our new house, and he called to check in and offered to come about 45 minutes early since his was ahead of schedule for the day. Once he arrived, he was not only so kind, but he thoroughly explained details of all our options and pricing. When we agreed on what we wanted (installing a keypad lock on one door, and rekeying the other to match the locks of the new keypad) he got right to work. He explained a few issues that came up during the job regarding the previously installed locks placement and adjusted it so it wasn’t so hard to the deadbolt. He also surprised us with personalized keys for our new home! Such a sweet touch. The price was reasonable for the amount of work he did and he was generous and discounted a few areas of work. Overall would recommend Reliable Locksmith and Mile any time you need help with locks and keys!
Response from the owner:Thank you Hennah for sharing your experience.
Shane Breault
1 month ago
Mike did an amazing job on our three-point lock door. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you Shane!
Claudia Beck
2 months ago
We worked with Mike to change all the locks in our new house and he was excellent. We went from 3 different keys down to one, and added a Lockly keypad to the front door so our kids won’t lose their keys. Mike had great advice, was kind and knowledgeable, and everything looks and works great. Definitely would recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you Claudia, We appreciate your feedback.
Excellent service. Highly recommend! Trustworthy and efficient. I’ll be using them again.
Response from the owner:Thank you Cindy!
Corinna Jayasuriya
2 months ago
Great service & extremely helpful. Professional & on time, super nice to my dogs. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you Corinna, We appreciate your feedback.
Gigi Vaughn
3 months ago
Alec is a highly skilled, professional and knowledgeable technician who did an excellent job. He arrived at my home when he said he would, he explained things clearly, and got the job done quickly. I am overly impressed with his work and would definitely recommend him to anyone. I will never call another company again. THE BEST!!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you Gigi! We appreciate your feedback.
Jenn Peterson
3 months ago
Amazing! Needed another key (fob) made for my 2024 Subaru Forester. I called Reliable Locksmith and within 10 minutes or so, Eli called back to set up an appointment. He offered to come to me! All in all, it took around 15 minutes to get a new key for my car and sooo much cheaper than the dealership quoted!
Response from the owner:Thank you Jenn!
Josh Tarka
4 months ago
Only place that was able to help us. AJ is the man! Thank you for the help brother! Quick & fast work
Response from the owner:Thank you Josh! We appreciate your feedback.
Fixed my broken locks on my front door like it was nothing, very reliable, good price, great customer service. 10/10 would recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you Hallee, for sharing your experience with Reliable locksmith.
Nick Wallen
4 months ago
Mike was awesome. He was quick and professional. He also made sure I checked if I had insurance to cover him unlocking my car. It was a very reasonable price as well.
Response from the owner:Thank you Nick! It was a pleasure assisting you with the lock change and we truly appreciate your feedback.
John Zehm
4 months ago
We were in Forest Lake and stopped to pick up items quickly. When we got to the store the key fob fell out of the ignition. I called the dealer in forest lake and they recommended Reliable. It did take an hour and a half to get there from their shop through rush hour traffic, bad roads and poor drivers. He had everything he needed to replace the fob. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone in need.
Response from the owner:Thank you John, We appreciate your feedback!
John Humphrey
4 months ago
Phenomenal service today - we were would needing a Locksmith onsite today for commercial services, new customer of Reliable - I called and felt immediately at ease and they were able to fit us in same day and sent someone out who fixed the issue fast. Will definitely be using Reliable Locksmith for our future Locksmith services. Thanks again.

John Humphrey
IT Officer
First Resource Bank
Response from the owner:Thank you John! for sharing your experience with Mike, We appreciate your business and glad we could help with your locks.
Amazing, amazing, amazing! Mike was incredible. His earlier job ran late, he called and although I was fine with service the next day he said he like to still come if I was okay with him working late! His work and craftsmanship is meticulous. We had all of our locks updated to keypads via wifi. He spent extra time making sure everything aligned and the locks move 'like butter". Highly recommend!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you Michael! We appreciate your feedback
Devorah Berman
5 months ago
Wonderful work and lovely, trusting person. He came up with alternative solutions when our old locks failed, picked locks that had rusted and helped me program the new keypad. The work was thorough and high quality. Each lock turned “smooth as butter.” I couldn’t have asked for a better person to trust with such an important job.
Response from the owner:Thank you Devorah! We appreciate your feedback
Alex McCaherty
5 months ago
Mike was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Replaced the lock on our Mavin doors with ease. I will definitely recommend him in the future
Response from the owner:Thank you Alex! Your feedback is very important to us. Thank you for sharing
Bashir Omar
6 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you Bashir!
Alex Tangen
6 months ago
Knowledgeable and trustworthy. S/o Mike for the excellent service!
Response from the owner:Alex Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate you trusting us with our services.
Lynn Leaf
6 months ago
I came home from vacation. Unlocked the deadbolt and the center of the deadbolt fell onto the floor. Called Reliable Locksmith. They came in time. Gave me the recommendations for the best security option. The end result is beautiful and secure. Very satisfied.
Response from the owner:Thank you Lynn! We appreciate your feedback.
Christine Pudas
6 months ago
The specialized locks on our patio doors were broken and had been discontinued. We had several companies out who all told us we needed new doors, but the doors themselves are in good condition. Mike found enough pieces to rebuild our locks and put new hardware on. It works and looks great.
Response from the owner:Thank you Christine for taking the time to leave a review! I'm glad I could help with your lock change.
Eric Martin
6 months ago
Reliable Locksmith saved the day! They were able to quickly identify and replace the complex 3-point lock on my deck door. From start to finish, the service was fantastic. This company is truly reliable, honest, and delivers fantastic work at a great value. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you Eric, Really appreciate your review! It was pleasure helping you with your multipoint lock.
Annette Coffin
7 months ago
Very happy, thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you Annette!
John Crissinger
7 months ago
We had an old broken down lock on our commercial double door that Mike was able to find parts and fix good as new. Great work. Thank you.
Response from the owner:John thank you for your feedback!
Paul Mahon
7 months ago
Wow..... called to get a rough estimate. 30 min later, I had a working 7-button working key fob. Excellent response, super professional service from the technician. The hidden internal key for the door was carved on site and opened door perfectly. A++
Response from the owner:Thank you Paul, We appreciate your feedback.
Tess Jacobson
7 months ago
Changed locks in our home to keypads. Incredibly thorough. Did not try to upsell and made sure product worked before leaving.
Response from the owner:Tess, Thank you for your kind review! I'm glad I could assist with your locks change and make the process smooth for you.
Jim Lesinski
7 months ago
Mike is truly a lock expert. Other locksmiths said they didn’t have the expertise. Mike got it done, was professional, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you Jim!
Sharyn Grone
7 months ago
Mike arrived promptly to change out my brother’s door lock. He made us as many keys as we needed. Nice guy and we will definitely use his company in the future!
Love supporting small businesses!
Response from the owner:Thank you Sharyn, For sharing your experience with Mike.
Andrew Kleckner
7 months ago
Needed a new key to be cut and the technician arrived 25mins after I called. Would highly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review.
Terri Stamm
8 months ago
I had originally called another locksmith to help me but they never called me back or showed up. I called reliable the next morning and they responded right away and the technician was here when he said he would be. They were quick, professional, and extremely courteous. I recommend calling reliable first so you don't waste time with anyone else.
Response from the owner:Terri, Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience.
Zain Hunter
8 months ago
I can’t say enough good things about Eli! He’s hands down the best locksmith I’ve ever worked with. I’ve used his services twice now, and both times he went above and beyond. Most recently, my kids and I were stranded at a gas station with a problem that even the dealership couldn’t solve—but Eli figured it out quickly and got us back on the road. His professionalism, skill, and kindness made a stressful situation so much easier. I’m incredibly grateful for his help, and I’ll be recommending Eli to all of my friends and family. If you need a locksmith you can truly count on, Eli is the one!

Thank you so much Eli!
Response from the owner:Thank you Zain, Appreciate your feedback.
Erik Skutnick
8 months ago
Mike did a great job replacing the locks on my house. The service was very quick and professional. Previously, the old deadbolt had trouble closing but now it’s smooth as silk. Would use Reliable Locksmith again forsure
Response from the owner:Thank you Erik, I'm glad I could provide the lock change service you needed.
Steph Walters
8 months ago
Mike was great from the SLP location, easy to talk to, helpful, gave ideas without pushing more than we needed. New front door lock and everything works better.
Response from the owner:Thank you Steph, We appreciate your feedback
Jeannette Wyatt
8 months ago
Mike was at our new home today installing all new lock sets and re-keying (with our names on the keys! 🙂 He was awesome!
Response from the owner:Thank you Jeannette, I appreciate your review and chance to to help with your lock change.
Wes Pedersen
8 months ago
Mike with Reliable Locksmith was fantastic to work with! He listened to me, helped guide me through my choices, and got it all done in a very timely manner. He went above and beyond to ensure that all of my needs were taken care of. I would highly recommend Mike and Reliable Locksmith to everyone!
Response from the owner:Wes, Thank you for a great review! Always happy to help
Walter Miguel
9 months ago
Ely was nothing short of amazing. Came and gave me a new key fob and cut me a new emergency key. Super fast and reliable.
Response from the owner:Thank you Walter!
Sharon Garber
9 months ago
We couldn't open our door. I called Reliable Locksmith and Mike arrived the same day. He kept us informed about timing and when he arrived he quickly fixed the lock. The work was excellent, reasonably priced and Mike was very personable. I will definitely choose him again if I have any other locksmith needs.
Response from the owner:Thank you Sharon! We appreciate your feedback
in my opinion it is really hard to find trustworthy reliable businesses today. I used chatgpt to ask who the highest rated locksmith in my area is and it stated Reliable Locksmith was the highest rated due to technicians Mike and Eli's excellent customer service. I called them and within a few hours Mike was at my door to change out my locks and door handles. The level of customer service Mike showed from start to finish was unmatched in any business I have walked into in recent memory. He went above and beyond several times when it was not necessary as he took great pride in his work and the level of detail to make it perfect. I HIGHLY recommend them for any locksmith needs one may have and will be returning and recommending them to all my friends and family. Thank you again Mike!
Response from the owner:Thank you Steven for your kind review!
Susan Gottlieb
9 months ago
Mike did a great job installing new locks and rekeying another. He worked quickly and was very friendly and professional. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking your time to leave Mike a review! I'm glad to hear you were happy with the lock change. Thank you for adding pics of service looks great!
Rob Berrell
9 months ago
Great service
Response from the owner:Thank you Rob!
Rae Lee Webster
9 months ago
Reliable Locksmith to the rescue again! Second door that we needed repairs. Timely response, very knowledgeable! Bonus Mike also helped me with our safe that needed attention. Highly recommend! Thank you!!
Response from the owner:Thank you Rae Lee!
Patrick Harrigan
9 months ago
Mike was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He showed me how to change the battery and the code. Highly recommend him
Response from the owner:Patrick, locks look great! Thank you for sharing your experience
Curt Fleming
9 months ago
Good experience. He arrived to my house within 20 min of calling and was finished within the hour. Got a second auto key and two backup door keys that store inside the fob for a reasonable price
Response from the owner:Thank you Curt!

Lost Car Keys Replacement in Minneapolis

So you lost your car keys. Maybe they fell out of your pocket at the Twins game, or maybe they’re somewhere in your house and you just cant find them. Either way, you need to get to work tomorrow. What should you do if you lost your car keys?

First, don’t panic. You don’t always need to go to the dealership. In fact, most of the time we can make you new car keys fast on site. We carry the equipment and key blanks right in our van. For most vehicles, we can cut and program a new key in under an hour. This is of course only an estimate, but usually this is the time frame it takes. This includes keys for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Chevy, and pretty much every make you can think of.

Lost car keys replacement is one of our most common services. We handle everything from basic metal keys to modern transponder keys and key fobs. The price depends on your car’s make, model, and year. Older cars are usually cheaper. Newer cars with fancy electronics cost a bit more, but we’re still way less expensive then the dealer.

Key Fob Replacement and Programming

Modern cars don’t just use regular keys anymore. Most vehicles made after 2010 use key fobs with buttons for locking, unlocking, and starting the car. When your key fob stops working or gets lost, you need someone who can handle key fob replacement, including the programming procedure. Without it, the car wont start.

We stock fobs for most popular brands and can program them to your vehicle on the spot. Key fob programming requires special equipment that reads your car’s computer. We have all the latest tools for coding car keys on site, including equipment for programming new keys and key fobs for European and Asian vehicles.

Here’s something most people don’t know: you can often get a spare key fob programmed before your original one dies. Making extra set of car keys now can save you hundreds of dollars later if you ever lose your main set of key. So we highly recommend doing that.

Emergency Automotive Lockout Service

Locked your keys in the car? It happens to the best of us so don’t be too hard on yourself.

Our automotive emergency lockout service is available around the clock. We respond fast throughout Minneapolis st Paul area. Our technicians use professional tools to get you back in your car without damaging your door or window. We’ve worked on everything from old Hondas to brand new BMWs.

What do you do if you are locked out of my car? Call us. We’ll ask for your location and the make and model of your vehicle. Then we dispatch the closest available tech to you. We will do our best to get to you ASAP.

Auto Ignition Repair and Replacement

Your ignition key wont turn? This is a pretty common problem, especially with older vehicles.  Sometimes the ignition cylinder wears out. Sometimes the key itself is worn out. Either way, don’t try to force it as it may cause more problems. 

Auto ignition repair and replacement is something we handle daily. We can diagnose whether the problem is your key, your ignition, or something else entirely. If you need a new ignition cylinder, we install it and program new keys to match. If its just a worn key, we can cut a fresh one that works. And yes, we can do all that on site.

Key Fob and Transponder Key Coding

Most cars built in the last 20 years have transponder chips in the keys. This chip talks to your car’s computer. If the chip isn’t programmed right, your car wont start even if the key turns in the ignition. Key fob and transponder key coding is technical work that requires the right equipment and tools like Advanced Diagnostic machine or MaxIM608.

We use professional-grade programmers that can read and write to your vehicle’s security system. This allows us to add new keys, delete old keys, and fix coding problems. Whether you drive a Toyota Camry, a Ford F-150, or a Volkswagen Jetta, we can handle the key  programming.

Auto Key Replacement for All Makes and Models

Need a new key made for your car? We carry hundreds of key blanks and can cut most keys right at your location.

We work with all the major key brands like Ilco, Strattec, and OEM blanks when needed, just like the key you will get from the dealer.

Our auto key replacement service covers everything from basic car keys to high-security laser cut keys. Got a newer car with a sidewinder key? No problem. Need a replacement for an older vehicle with a standard key? We got those too.

Auto Key Extraction

Broken key stuck in your ignition or door lock? This is more common than you’d think. Keys break when they’re worn, when the lock is stiff, or when someone forces it. Auto key extraction requires careful work so we don’t damage your lock cylinder or ignition.

Our techs have special extraction tools made for this job. We can usually pull out the broken piece without drilling or replacing the lock. Once its out, we can cut you a new key on the spot. If the lock is damaged, we can repair or replace it too.

Emergency Locksmith Services – 24/7 Availability

Car emergencies don’t follow a schedule. That flat tire always happens at midnight, right? Same with lockouts and lost keys. Our emergency locksmith services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Minnesota winters are tough, and we know you can’t wait outside in cold temps. When you call us for an emergency, we prioritize it to getting to you fast.

Service Areas Throughout Minneapolis MN and St Paul

Wherever you are in the Twin Cities area and beyond, we got you cover with our mobile service. Just give us a call and we will give you an estimates time when we can get to you.

Why Choose Reliable Locksmith LLC?

We’re local and a proud member of the Minneapolis chamber of commerce. Our shop is right here in St Louis Park. We’re not some call center in another state that dispatches random contractors. When you call us, you talk to someone who knows the Twin Cities.

We’re licensed, bonded, and insured. This protects you if anything goes wrong. It also shows we take our business seriously.

We give honest prices. No bait and switch. We quote you a price over the phone and stick to it. If something changes once we see your car, we explain why before doing any work.

Key Duplication Services

Already have a working key but want a spare? Key duplication services are quick and affordable. We can copy most automotive keys in just a few minutes. Having a backup key is smart. It can save you hundreds of dollars if you ever lose your main key or locked yourself out.

Call to get an Fast Reliable Locksmith on the road – to you.

Locks Supplier for the Twin Cities

Besides our locksmith services, we also serve as a locks supplier for contractors, property managers, and DIY homeowners in the area. If you need locks, hardware, or key blanks, stop by our shop or give us a call. We keep a good inventory of quality products from Schlage, Kwikset, and other brands, including automotive key blanks and key fobs and remotes.

Get Help Today

Stop by our shop at 6312 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416, or call us anytime for emergency service. We’re here to help Twin Cities drivers with all their automotive locksmith needs – from lost car keys replacement to key fob programming to emergency lockouts.