Questions people ask Ken

It depends on the lock and the situation. Call (217) 555-0147 and Ken will give you a price on the phone before any work starts.

Every day from 7 AM to midnight, Central Time, weekends included.

Yes. Ken is a mobile locksmith and comes to your car, home or business in Springfield, Illinois, and in Decatur, Lincoln and Jacksonville.

Ken is based in Springfield and also comes to Decatur, Lincoln and Jacksonville. Call (217) 555-0147 and he'll give you the price for your location before any work starts. See the service area.

Your location, what's locked, and an ID that shows the car or property is yours. For a car, have the make, model and year handy.

Call with your car's make, model and year, and Ken will tell you what he can do and what it costs. See Car keys & fobs.

It depends on the car and the time of day. Call (217) 555-0147 with your make, model and year, and Ken will give you a price before he starts.

Yes. Ken is mobile and comes to your car anywhere in Springfield, and in Decatur, Lincoln and Jacksonville. Tell him the address or a nearby landmark.

An ID, and if you can, the registration or another document that shows the car is yours. Ken checks ownership before opening a car.

Call 911 first if a child or pet is in danger, especially in hot or cold weather. Emergency services can respond faster than any locksmith.

It depends on the lock and the time of day. Call (217) 555-0147 and Ken will give you a price before he starts.

Yes. Have an ID with the address, or another document that shows you live there, such as a lease or a utility bill.

Ask Ken when you call. He also rekeys and changes locks; see Rekey & lock change.

It depends on the lock and the time of day. Call (217) 555-0147 and Ken will give you a price before he starts.

The owner, or someone the owner has authorized, with ID.

Yes. Ken rekeys and changes locks so old keys stop working; see Rekey & lock change.

Rekeying changes the inside of the lock so old keys no longer work; you keep the same hardware and get new keys. Replacing puts in a new lock, which makes sense when a lock is worn or broken or you want a different style.

Usually, because you keep the hardware, but it depends on your locks. Ken will give you a price on the phone.

Often, if the locks are compatible. Ask Ken when you call.

Call Ken with your car's make, model and year and he'll tell you if he can.

It depends on the car and the type of key or fob. Call with your make, model and year for a price.

The vehicle identification number helps match the right key to your car. It's on the dashboard by the windshield and on your registration.

Lockouts, locks and car keys vary a lot, so one price list would be wrong for many jobs. Ken gives you a price for your job on the phone.

On the phone, before any work starts.