24/7 Emergency Car Lockout
Keys locked inside, a dead fob, or no spare in sight — our licensed locksmiths reach most Columbia-area locations in 20–30 minutes and open your car without damaging the lock or paint.
Purpose-built tools open modern vehicles without drilling or damaging the lock.
Sedans, trucks, SUVs and vans — domestic and foreign, old and new.
You get a clear quote before we start. No hidden fees on the invoice.
Every technician is background-checked, licensed in South Carolina, and insured.
How It Works
No towing, no waiting rooms — a technician comes to wherever your car is parked.
Tell us your location and vehicle. We dispatch the nearest technician right away.
Most Columbia-area lockouts are reached in 20–30 minutes, day or night.
Non-destructive entry gets you back in and back on the road — safely.
Testimonials
Real feedback from drivers we've helped back into their cars across Columbia and the Midlands.
“Abel was quick and fast didn’t have to wait 30 minutes to an hour . If ever in need of an locksmith contact Abel metro locksmith very speedy nice and reasonable.”
“Came very fast and got my keys out in seconds !”
“Car keys replacement for my Car !! Excellent job!!”
“That got my truck unlocked in a pinch”
“Professional and quick, and curteous”
“On time & fast service!!!!!”
“I had a problem with my car keys l called metro locksmith and they arrived within minutes very professional and affordable.”
“Great guy made a key for my truck with a active alarm”
“Fast service”
Have a Question?
Most car lockouts in Columbia, Irmo, Lexington and Cayce are reached in 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact location.
No. We use non-destructive entry tools built for modern vehicles, so your door, lock and paintwork stay intact.
That's fine — most lockouts don't need a spare. If your original key is lost, we can also cut and program a replacement on site.
Yes, sedans, trucks, SUVs and vans from all major domestic and foreign manufacturers.
Pricing depends on your vehicle and time of day. We quote you before starting — no hidden fees.
Your location, vehicle make and model, and a callback number. That's all we need to dispatch a technician.
Related Services
Transponder keys and key fobs programmed for most makes, at your location.
Every key lost? We cut and program a brand-new key at your car.
Lost, broken or dead fobs and remotes replaced and programmed on site.
Key stuck, won’t turn or spins freely? We repair or replace the cylinder.
Car Keys by Make
Pick your vehicle to see the models and key types we cut and program on site.
Service Areas
Same technicians, same 24/7 line, same upfront pricing in every town we serve.
Our licensed locksmiths are on call across Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce and West Columbia — 24 hours a day. Don't wait, get help now.
CALL NOW · (803) 414-2260
24/7 — a locksmith on the way in minutes
