Slim Jim's Locksmith Service

Slim Jim's Locksmith Service handles locksmith work out of Denton, Texas. Jim runs the operation from the shop at 1800 N. Carroll Blvd #102 with license B12658. They cover automotive lockouts and make keys or fobs for most vehicles, even when the original is lost. Residential work includes house lockouts, rekeying, lock replacement or installs, door viewers, and push button locks. Commercial jobs cover master key systems, door closers, building lockouts, exit devices, and lock repairs. Mobile service reaches customers on site while the shop handles walk-ins for extra keys.

Reviewers describe Jim cutting and programming car keys in under 30 minutes after a loss, fixing keys that kept popping trunks or unlocking doors in 15 minutes flat, and handling a broken key fob on the roadside for a student out of state. Other jobs involved resetting a Mykey setting that disabled a vehicle, making spare sets for family members, and rekeying a car after other shops quoted far higher. Customers also called for lock issues on trucks left 45 minutes away and for commercial security fixes during tight situations.

Jim answers calls directly and texts arrival times, often reaching jobs in 8 to 20 minutes. Pricing comes in lower than competitors who quoted 300 to 500 dollars, with some bills landing 20 dollars under the phone estimate. Service reaches Denton and Decatur with mobile stops at homes, shops, and roadsides. Communication stays prompt even on holidays, and the crew sticks to quoted times without extra fees.

The business holds strong marks across hundreds of reviews, with repeated notes on quick arrivals, honest quotes, and solid results from Jim. DIRT Score 4.8 from 205 reviews on Finds.

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“Jim was amazing! I had lost my car key and he was able to replicate it within 30 minutes. He went above and beyond for my service and was the only locksmith in the area that was able to do the service and also for a great price. Definitely recommend this place and will be calling back if I need these services again.”

“Wonderful and quick service! I had a very bad interaction with another locksmith earlier today (they were trying to charge me almost $400), but thankfully I found Jim and he was affordable, honest, and helpful! I hope to not ever need a new car key but if I do I know who to call!!!”

“My daughter is a student at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. We live in Kansas. While she was out, her key fob broke off of the key while it was in the ignition of the car, thereby disabling the vehicle. We called Slim Jim's and they were great! They gave us information, had us drop a pin for our daughter's location, dispatched the mobile service, got to her quickly, made and programmed her new key fob on the side of the road and got her going again! Being so far away, we felt helpless, but the staff and Slim Jim's was AMAZING!! So thankful for this company and service!”

“Slim Jim’s was amazing, my keys were faulty, kept popping my truck open and unlocking my car. I took it to Jim and he made it all better in under 15 minutes! Amazing!”

“This locksmith at Slim Jim's was very nice and I loved the energy that they gave off. They helped me really quick and reset the Mykey setting that accidentally got turned on. They have good pricing, very friendly, and communicated very promptly. 10/10 service, would come again. Does commercial, auto, and residential work and will even come to you if you need it.”

“Slim Jim’s saved me today. Great professional service and was here and resolved my issues within 45 minutes. I would highly recommend Slim jams out of Denton Texas and he does service Decatur.”

“I cannot say enough good things about these heroes!! They went above and beyond their call of duty and did it way faster than I could have ever expected AND for a fair price! 10 out of 10 definitely recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Jim came through when I left my key in our other truck 45 minutes away. He was at our house in less than 20 minutes. The whole process was maybe 20 minutes. His pricing was extremely great, better than another local place we called. Seems there are scam companies, don't call them if they don't have a local number! Jim is one of the few honest, reliable companies out there and restored our faith in the service industry. We will definitely call y'all again if we need you! Don't hesitate and call Jim!”

“Slim Jim's Locksmith came highly recommended. I did call 1 other place but they were crazy expensive. 4x as much crazy. Jim offered to come to my home during the holiday, cut a key, and program a key fob for a very reasonable price. I was in / out and done within 15 minutes. This gentleman is a true professional. Highly recommend.❤️”

“After calling other locksmiths, they asked for more than $500 to do the job. I also had to go thru an answering service several times with others. I asked Hunters Towing and Recovery who they used to re-key a car and they recommended SlimJim. Jim was able to do the job for half the price and FASTER. Jim was on time, let me know when he was 15 minutes away and answered calls/questions promptly. His services was MORE affordable and VALUABLE. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

“OEM keys are no longer available, so I bought aftermarket key shells (with blades) online for my wife's ML320. Slim Jim cut them to match our one and only key quickly, accurately, and for not too much money. I told him up front that I was going to transfer the guts myself. It wasn't difficult.”

“Local!!! He helped me diagnose my issue over the phone and gave me options to choose from. He showed up on time and was very polite. He was very honest. The price actually came out about $20 lower than the over the phone quote he gave me. I’m glad to have a locksmith that I’d feel comfortable referring to friends and family. Highly recommend!”

“Jim did an amazing job, said he was 8 minutes away and still beat me to the shop. He not only cut but actually programmed the key and did it quickly and offered a better price than every other store that couldn’t even help me. Would absolutely recommend!”

“Helped my dad and teen finally make a spare set of keys! Extremely quick and professional! Highly recommended and much appreciated!!!”

“Slim Jim came to the rescue when our key got accidentally locked in the truck. Got my brother back on the road asap! Really appreciate your service! God Bless!”

“You will be 100% satisfied guaranteed!! I needed my car keys cut and programmed and Jim did the job! One of my keys wouldn’t program, but instead of giving up, he was determined to get it to work! And he did! He was super helpful! Don’t go anywhere else but here! Pricing is super reasonable as well!”

“I highly recommend this locksmith! I needed a new key fob (I didn't have another one), and most places around me had prices of $300+. However, Mr Jim only charged me $150! And he was quick, courteous and so very amazing!👍👍👍”

“Jim was amazing. He came to my house and programmed my new key in less than 20 minutes with zero hassle. Fast, professional, and knows exactly what he’s doing. Highly recommend! Great guy too”

“The customer was very kind and cardio in my time of need. Also, very knowledgeable and helpful as far as getting everything straightened out with the security of the building. Be out here quick when I needed him here quick. And overall, the experience was very pleasant at a trying time.”

“Jim is the man! he was able to get me out of a bind, very professional and knowledgeable and I will definitely be a repeat customer.”