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You’re not stuck waiting around for a tow truck or paying dealership prices that make your wallet hurt. When your car key stops working, breaks off in the ignition, or you’re standing outside your locked car with your keys sitting on the dashboard, we fix it fast.
Most jobs get done while you wait. No appointments needed, no three-day waits, no runaround. You call, we come out, we get you back in your car and back to your day.
That’s what 140+ years of experience looks like in action. We’ve seen every car lock problem you can imagine, and plenty you probably can’t.
The McCausland family has been helping Prospect Park residents get back into their cars since the late 1800s. Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy run the largest locksmith operation in the Delaware Valley right here from our Lincoln Avenue storefront.
We’re not some fly-by-night operation or a call center that dispatches whoever’s available. We’re your neighbors. We’ve been here longer than most of the buildings in town, and we’ll be here long after your current car becomes a classic.
When you’re dealing with a car emergency in Prospect Park, you want someone who knows what they’re doing and shows up fast. That’s exactly what four generations of locksmithing experience gets you.
You call us with your car problem. We ask a few quick questions about your vehicle and location, then dispatch our closest mobile technician. Most of the time, that’s within 20-30 minutes in Prospect Park.
Our technician arrives with a fully stocked mobile workshop. We assess the situation, explain what needs to be done, and give you an upfront price. No surprises, no hidden fees, no “we’ll need to order parts and come back next week.”
We handle everything on the spot. Whether it’s programming a new transponder key, extracting a broken key from your ignition, or getting you back into your locked car without scratching the paint, we get it done while you wait. You’re back on the road, and we’re on to helping the next person.
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We handle all the automotive locksmith services that keep Prospect Park drivers moving. Car key programming for any make and model, including those fancy proximity fobs that cost a fortune at the dealership. Transponder key replacement when yours stops talking to your car’s computer. Emergency lockout service when you’re standing outside your car at the worst possible time.
Ignition repair and replacement when your key won’t turn or gets stuck. Key fob battery changes and programming when your remote stops working. We even handle the weird situations, like when your key breaks off in the door handle or your car’s security system decides to have a bad day.
Here in Prospect Park, we see a lot of older vehicles that need special attention and newer cars with complex electronic systems. Both require different approaches, different tools, and different expertise. Good thing we’ve been adapting to new car technology for over a century.
We charge a fraction of what car dealerships typically charge for the same service. Dealerships often quote $200-400 for programming a new transponder key or key fob, while our prices are significantly lower for the exact same result.
The difference is overhead and markup. Dealerships have massive facilities, multiple departments, and corporate pricing structures. We’re a local family business with lower overhead, and we pass those savings directly to you.
You get the same quality work, often faster turnaround, and you’re supporting a local Prospect Park business that’s been serving this community for generations.
Yes, we can create new keys even when you’ve lost every single key to your vehicle. This is more complex than copying an existing key, but it’s something we handle regularly for Prospect Park residents.
We use specialized equipment to read your car’s lock cylinders and ignition, then cut new keys that match perfectly. For newer vehicles with transponder systems, we program the new keys to communicate with your car’s computer system.
The process takes longer than a simple key copy, but we can usually complete everything in one visit. No need to have your car towed to a dealership or wait days for new keys to arrive.
Don’t try to extract it yourself with pliers, tweezers, or other tools. You’ll likely push the broken piece deeper into the ignition cylinder, making the problem worse and more expensive to fix.
Call us immediately and avoid turning the steering wheel or forcing anything. We have specialized extraction tools designed specifically for removing broken keys without damaging your ignition system.
Most broken key extractions take just a few minutes once we arrive. We’ll remove the broken piece, check the ignition for any damage, and cut you a new key on the spot. If the break damaged your ignition cylinder, we can repair or replace that too.
We work on virtually every make and model of vehicle, from basic domestic cars to luxury European imports and everything in between. Our mobile units carry key blanks and programming equipment for the most common vehicles we see in Prospect Park.
For unusual or specialty vehicles, we can usually source the correct key blanks and programming information within a day. We’ve worked on everything from classic cars with simple mechanical keys to the latest electric vehicles with advanced proximity systems.
If we encounter a vehicle we can’t service immediately, we’ll be upfront about it and help you find someone who can. But after 140+ years in the locksmith business, there aren’t many car locks that surprise us anymore.
We typically reach most locations in Prospect Park within 20-30 minutes of your call, depending on traffic and our technician’s current location. We prioritize emergency lockouts, especially when someone’s safety is at risk.
Our mobile response time is faster than most towing services, and we can get you back in your car without the expense and hassle of having it towed somewhere. We understand that being locked out of your car isn’t just inconvenient—it can be stressful, especially in bad weather or unsafe locations.
When you call with an emergency, we dispatch immediately and keep you updated on our arrival time. We don’t leave you wondering when help will arrive.
Professional lockout service should never damage your vehicle, and we guarantee our work won’t harm your car’s finish, weather stripping, or window mechanisms. We use specialized tools designed specifically for automotive lockouts.
Unlike coat hangers, slim jims, or other improvised tools that can scratch paint, tear weather stripping, or damage window regulators, our professional-grade equipment is designed to work with your car’s systems, not against them.
If we can’t unlock your vehicle without risk of damage, we’ll tell you upfront and discuss alternatives. But with the right tools and experience, we can safely unlock virtually any vehicle without leaving a trace we were there.
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