Key Harbor
“Great source for getting an auto key fob replaced at a great value as opposed to having to go through the dealer and spending an arm and a leg.”
Best Auto Locksmiths in Raleigh, NC
15 locksmiths listed · 5 in Raleigh · 6 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Busse's Lock Service
“We have been used Busse's since 2019 and have always been happy with the services they provide, the one on one customer service and the owner, Laura, is amazing”
American Security & Lock Inc.
“It's hard to find reliable service these days, but I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a trustworthy locksmith.”
Seven Eleven Locksmith
“Lost our dump truck keys and they came right out to us and programmed a new key in no time.”
F.A. Locksmith
“FA's mobile locksmith worked with me to arrange an appt and successfully provided a copy of my key fob.”
Access Lock & Key Cary
“He explained the process, offered transparent pricing with no surprises, and made the entire experience easy and stress-free.”
Listed for drivers in and around Raleigh, NC, these 15 shops are auto locksmiths. What each one says about lockouts, key cutting, programming and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Raleigh, NC
5 of the 15 locksmiths we list are based in Raleigh; the other 10 serve Raleigh from Cary (10 mi). The locksmiths on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,103 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these locksmiths on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (91%), professionalism (81%) and punctuality (81%). 6 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The services the locksmiths on this page list most often on their websites are commercial locksmith (3), residential locksmith (3) and car locksmith (2). 8 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 7 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the locksmiths on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 11 list a public email. We count these figures across the locksmiths on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the locksmith before you book.
Which locksmiths listed for Raleigh take emergency calls?
7 of the 15 shops say they answer emergency calls. Ask two things before you agree: what the realistic arrival window is, and whether the price quoted covers the whole job. The call-out and the work are often separate charges, and that is where surprise invoices come from.
Stephens Locksmith
“He was on time for the appointment, did the work quickly, and the price was just as he quoted on the phone.”
Cary Lock and Key Locksmith
“Great communication, prompt service, and they made the entire process simple and stress-free.”
Locksmith Knights Raleigh
“We had a lock out and he was friendly and knowledgeable about what he was doing.”
Durham Locksmith
“Eli was amazing I locked myslelg out and he was super helpful and on time.”
A Locksmith & Access Control
“The technician was professional and had a new key ready in no time.”
Cary Locksmith Lion
“"Smart" key acted stupid tonight, but they saved the day (my lights were on and battery was draining)!”
RCD Lockworx Locksmith
“I had to catch a flight out - he came, cut two physical keys along with an extra remote key for my daughter's Blazer.”
Cary Locksmith
“Technician took the time to explain each step and got all my locks fixed in record time, which was a blessing in Durham.”
Car Key Locksmith LLC
“But they showed up at my place, created a new key using a laser cutter, set it up, and had me driving again in less than sixty minutes.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about locksmiths in Raleigh
- “American Security provided exceptional emergency service. He was prompt, professional, and efficiently resolved my car lockout situation.” — customer of American Security & Lock Inc.
- “They cut the emergency key and programmed the aftermarket key fob for a couple hundred less than the dealer wanted, in less than 30 mins.” — customer of Key Harbor
- “Excellent service. Charles arrived at my house on time, was very polite, professional and efficient and fixed a broken car key without me having to pay a fortune to get a new set of keys.” — customer of F.A. Locksmith
- “People were friendly, helpful, very knowledgeable. My first choice for all my locksmithing needs.” — customer of Busse's Lock Service
- “What really stood out was their fair pricing—no hidden fees, which is rare in emergency locksmith services.” — customer of American Security & Lock Inc.
Excerpts from public reviews of the locksmiths listed on this page.
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