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Car Keys Express

Top Spot in Louisville Today 4.90 (35,093 reviews)(888) 358-5397

Car Keys Express

Car Keys Express is an automotive key replacement business founded in Louisville in 2002 by Mark Lanwehr. It supplies keys and remotes to consumers, dealerships, fleets and retailers, with on-site mobile replacement and in-house programs. The company also manufactures aftermarket car keys and operates retail key-replacement programs.

Service Area

Based in Louisville, with mobile and retail programs across the United States and Canada.

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Car Keys Express is one of 9 locksmiths ProsGrade lists in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Listing details

5 services listed, including Mobile car-key replacement, Replacement keys and remotes and Key cutting and cloning programs. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.9 from 35,093 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Car Keys Express compares with the other 8 locksmiths on ProsGrade in Louisville, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top quarter of the 9 Louisville locksmiths on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 4.9 on Google, at or above the 4.7 average of other Louisville locksmiths on ProsGrade.
  • Has the most Google reviews (35,093) of the 9 Louisville locksmiths on ProsGrade.
  • One of 6 Louisville locksmiths on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

5 services
  • Mobile car-key replacementOn-site service for automotive dealerships and other vehicle operations
  • Replacement keys and remotesAutomotive keys, remote keys, smart keys and key accessories
  • Key cutting and cloning programsRetail tools and training for on-site transponder-key replacement
  • Dealership key programsMobile lot-key maintenance and in-house replacement support
  • Consumer DIY keysSelf-pairing key products and programming tools

Reviews

What customers say

Recent customers praise the quick key work and friendly service. One customer appreciated the Costco kiosk, where a new key took under 30 minutes compared with the dealership’s several-hour estimate and days-ahead appointment. When another customer received the wrong key model because the dealership supplied incorrect information, Bill contacted the dealership and got an exact copy made.

Customer Reviews

ScottyG

Thank you for the quick turnaround on the new key. It works great! I really appreciate you having a kiosk in Costco! It's a high-quality key for a MUCH LOWER price than the auto dealers charge. It took less than 30 minutes where as the dealership said it would take SEVERAL HOURS and I would have to wait and BOOK an appointment days ahead. Great service! Great price! And three-year warranty. Wow!
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paul atienza

I’m from Winnipeg, and my dealership connected me with Matt from Car Key Express — and I’m seriously impressed. The whole experience was fast, smooth, and completely stress-free. Matt arrived early, finished the job in under 10 minutes, and handled everything with top-tier professionalism. You can tell right away he knows exactly what he’s doing. He was friendly, easy to talk to, and made the entire process simple. If you’ve lost your keys or are dealing with any car key issues, don’t hesitate — contact Matt. I’ve added his details below. Top-notch quality service. You absolutely won’t regret it
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massage my

Two months ago, we bought a car from a dealership, but it only came with one key. The dealership said they would make a new one for us. Today, we drove to the designated location and met Bill Stone. He was driving a neon orange minivan, which looked like a small shop inside—so cool! When I gave him the old key, he gave me the wrong model—the dealership had given him the wrong information. He proactively contacted the dealership for us and even made me wait there for 45 minutes. Finally, we got an exact copy of the key! Excellent craftsmanship and trustworthy quality! I highly recommend him! ????
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Austin Martin

I’ve seen these guys at Costco and was a little skeptical at first. But then a couple weeks later I was having issues with my key fob. Brought it to them on my next spree and they fixed it right away. Extremely fast and friendly service. Won’t be calling anyone else next time I need a new fob.
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Samuel Kanz

I had a really amazing experience with your team member Devante in West Valley City at the Costco on 10/09/2025. I haven’t had a working key fob in well over a year. Had to use the key this whole time. Dealership wanted like 500-700 depending if I wanted a key or not but it will not work without the key. As I was walking up he was very friendly asked if I needed a key made. Got all my information from me, quotes $269 for the key, fob and having it programmed plus tax. Immediately said yes, let’s me know about 20-30 minutes. Went shopping and come and he’s already done. Very clean work van too! Will recommend you to everyone I know!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Car Keys Express visit dealerships?

Yes. Its mobile program visits dealerships to maintain key sets for pre-owned vehicle inventory.

Can retailers offer key replacement through Car Keys Express?

Yes. Its retail programs provide keys, tools and training for in-store key cutting and transponder cloning.

Does it sell keys consumers can pair themselves?

Yes. Its Simple Key kit includes a universal key and an EZ Installer for consumer pairing.