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Classic Car Key Replacement

Locksmith, Knoxville, TN – Mobile Key Shop

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Classic Car Key Replacement

You’ve put time, money, and love into your classic car. We get it. The last thing you need is to be stuck without a key. We’ve been making keys for classic and vintage vehicles since 1981 — and we offer a mail-in service for owners anywhere in the U.S.

Modern cars use computer-programmed transponder keys that most locksmiths can handle. Classic cars are a different story. Many older key profiles are no longer in production, key codes are hard to track down, and the locks themselves often need special attention after years of use.

Most locksmiths don’t have the equipment or the know-how to cut keys for vintage vehicles. We do — and we’ve been doing it for over 40 years.

classic car keys

We know what you’re trusting us with.
In business since 1981. Over 200,000 customers served.

What We Can Do for Your Classic Car

  • Cut keys from scratch using your lock cylinder
  • Decode worn or damaged locks to determine the correct key cut
  • Make spare keys while you still have the original
  • Replace a full set of lost keys
Mail-In Service
Not local to Knoxville? No problem. We offer a nationwide mail-in service for classic car key replacement. Contact us through our website and we’ll send you personalized instructions for your specific vehicle.
In most cases you’ll need to ship us your door lock cylinder. We’ll cut your keys back to the correct specification and ship them back to you.

Common Questions

Can you make a key for my classic car without the original?
In most cases, yes. We can decode the lock and cut a replacement key. Contact us through the website and we’ll walk you through what we need.
Why can’t a regular locksmith help with my vintage car?
Older key profiles aren’t in the standard key blank database most locksmiths use. It takes specialized knowledge and hard-to-find blanks to cut keys for vintage vehicles — that’s exactly what we specialize in.
Should I get a spare key made while I still have the original?
Absolutely. Getting a spare made from an existing key is faster, easier, and less expensive than replacing a lost key. For classic cars especially, it’s worth doing sooner rather than later.
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We'll Come To You.

There’s no need to pay for an expensive and time-consuming tow. We can come to you! Give us a call, and we’ll get you scheduled.
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Accurate, Free Quotes.

We NEVER quote one thing and then charge another. I know this business inside and out. I already know what will be required to complete the job successfully. My fee is ALWAYS exactly what I quoted.
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Best in Knoxville!

That’s what our customers say! We are Knoxville’s first and longest-running automotive lock specialists.
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We Can Fix It!

Oftentimes, your damaged key or fob can be repaired. Give us a call and we’ll discuss it. Just don’t super glue it back together! It’s a lost cause after that. Tape is your friend. 🙂

Customers ❤️ Us

I had Mobile Key Shop make an additional fob and key for my 2023 Ford...
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James B.
I had Mobile Key Shop make an additional fob and key for my 2023 Ford F-150. Richard arrived early and had all the equipment to program and cut the key for my new car in less than 30 minutes. The Ford dealership can’t even give you this service!!! The key and fob work perfectly, Richard is very knowledgeable and easy to deal with.. 5 star service !!!
The Ford dealership can’t even give you this service!
James B.
Extremely knowledgeable and on time! Overall great experience.
Ryan P.
Extremely knowledgeable and on time! Overall great experience.
Overall great experience.
Ryan P.
Very satisfied with the service I received from Mobile Key Shop. He was able to ...
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Live Intentionally
Very satisfied with the service I received from Mobile Key Shop. He was able to make a key from a broken key when no one else was able to. I live 1hr & 18 minutes from his meet location but it was well worth the drive. I have a video of the key in action, but it will only let me post a picture. Thank you! I will make referrals for your business.
Made a key from a broken key
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