Car Lockout Service

There is no single flat rate because several factors shape the final number: the year, make, and model of your vehicle, the type of locking system it uses, the time of day you call, how far our technician needs to travel to reach you, and whether any parts such as a new lock cylinder or a replacement key turn out to be necessary. What we can promise is that you will receive a clear, confirmed quote before any work begins — no hidden fees added after the job is done. Call 901-673-2240 and we will give you a specific number upfront.

Tennessee does not currently have a statewide licensing requirement specifically for locksmiths, which means the barrier to entry in the industry is low. That makes it especially important to choose a provider that is insured, uses trained technicians, and verifies ownership before opening any vehicle or property. At Highland Heights Memphis Locksmith, every technician is insured and goes through thorough hands-on training before working independently. We also require ownership verification on every lockout call — that step protects both you and the integrity of the service.

Yes. Highland Heights Memphis Locksmith operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. We are a fully mobile operation, which means we come to you — whether you are locked out in Midtown, East Memphis, Whitehaven, Millington, or anywhere else in the greater Memphis area. There is no after-hours answering machine. Call 901-673-2240 at 2 a.m. on a Tuesday and a real person will pick up and dispatch the nearest available technician to your location.

First, move to a safe, well-lit location if you are not already in one — particularly important if you are stranded on a highway shoulder or in an unfamiliar part of the city late at night. Check whether any other door or the trunk might be unlocked before the technician arrives, but avoid forcing anything. Do not attempt to open the car with wire, a coat hanger, or any improvised tool, as modern door frames and seals are surprisingly easy to damage and the repair cost can far exceed the lockout service fee. Keep your phone charged, stay visible, and call 901-673-2240 if your situation changes or you need an updated ETA.

Absolutely. Our mobile car lockout service extends to pickup trucks, cargo vans, box trucks, and fleet vehicles. Commercial operators with multiple vehicles sometimes need us on a recurring basis, and we are set up to work with fleet managers as well as individual drivers. We also handle lockout and lock service for motorcycles, RVs, and camper vehicles. Whatever you drive in the Memphis area, call 901-673-2240 and we will confirm whether we can help you — in most cases the answer is yes.

Kiosks located inside retail locations — including setups marketed under names like KeyMe or 'copy any key at our kiosk' — can duplicate basic metal house keys quickly and conveniently for a standard door knob lock or a simple deadbolt. However, those kiosks have real limitations: they generally cannot program transponder chips, cut laser-track or high-security automotive keys, or handle keys for push-to-start proximity systems. They also cannot help you if you are already locked out of your car. For any automotive key work beyond a basic valet-style key, or for an actual lockout situation, a qualified mobile locksmith with the right programming equipment is the correct call. Collections of cut keys near Memphis retail locations are also no substitute for the on-site diagnosis a trained technician provides when a lock cylinder is damaged or a key has broken off inside.