George's Key Shop

George's Key Shop operates as a locksmith in Lubbock, TX and also goes by Anytime Unlock. They handle 24 hour calls for auto unlocks, key fob programming, residential rekeys, and commercial rekeys. The shop sits at 1105 e Slaton Rd and lists separate numbers for Lubbock and a Brenham location. Services extend to vehicle unlocking along with work for real estate and rentals. Staff includes a son connected to the original owner George plus technicians who handle the daily jobs.

Customers describe quick fixes for lost or broken keys on cars and homes where other shops had given up. Aaron reprogrammed a new key in ten minutes and arrived ahead of schedule. Felix rekeyed eight locks in under fifteen minutes on a Saturday. Marcus left with both a spare and a master key after a second opinion, while Josh made a working key for a car that another crew could not handle. Reviewers also mention fast blank cuts for vehicles and rekeys on new houses that left everything working without extra trips.

The shop keeps hours that include Saturdays and responds to calls for vehicle and home work across Lubbock. Reviewers note short wait times at the counter, prices that vary by key type but often come in lower than dealerships, and phone help from Brooke that sorted out details before a tech arrived. Some jobs finish the same day with a callback once the work is done, and the crew has handled repeat business for decades from long time locals.

Google shows a 4.5 rating from 53 reviews where fast key work and reasonable costs come up often, though a few mention high charges on certain fobs or missed callbacks. Recurring notes cover friendly counter service and same day results on simple cuts or rekeys. DIRT Score 4 from 53 reviews on Finds.

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“Aaron was extremely helpful and got me a new key reprogrammed within 10 minutes. They also were able to swing by an hour earlier than expected. Which I really appreciated. Prices were great!”

“Man in shop try to over take your money. $275 for keyfob of 2016 honda civic. Not a keyless entry. Dealership cost under $100. Must stay away this drug deal also. See this car in front of the shop stay away”

“Hello had paid for service call for him to come make 3 keys made 2 and he said he dropped the fob and I would have to come on and pay and get my part he dropped now blasting me on Facebook and still try to charge me for out of town service call and I'm having to go to his shop to pick up something that was spost to be delivered very unprofessional”

“Was told by another locksmith shop that something was wrong with my vehicle and another key could not be made for it after they tried for over 30 minutes. Went here and got a second opinion...walked out 5 minutes later with not only a spare key, but a master key to my vehicle. Great customer service and very knowledgeable staff!”

“Brooke helped me over the phone and was so kind and helpful! Josh I believe is the one who came and made my key for me. He was also very kind and helpful! Definitely recommend for your lock or key needs!! And not a bad price for a brand new key and spare to unlock my car! Thank you!”

“Super kind staff, very good work! And great prices. We’ll be coming back here every time we need a new key.”

“I really like this place. This shop carries lots of types of blanks to cut keys. The employees are friendly when I visit. Prices vary depending on the kind of key you need and the wait time is usually less than a few minutes.”

“Have done business with George's for over 30 years. George is gone now but I built a friendship with staff and son. Kind, considerate and knowledgeable just about covers what I think of George's Key Shop...and prices are very reasonable.”

“Rekeyed my new home and they were very nice with great customer service. If I have to do any other work or get locked out of my vehicle or anything I will definitely come back.”

“The employees copied our key super fast and then went above and beyond to help us with one of our keys having issues and got that fixed for us as well”

“You can duplicate key at best price in Lubbock. Cut the key for my vehicle. Offered the best price in town.”

“My experience was great service from great people. I had called the other location, and there was a bit of confusion during the call, but we figured it out and George's Key Shop took care of me.”

“Dont waste your time! Went by on Saturday and the sign says they are open. I thought perhaps out on a call. So I called number and left message with call back number to call me about keys. They didn't bother to even call back. Used Lubbock Lock & Key. No hassle with Lubbock Lock & Key. Enough said!”

“Has to get some locks changed and rekeyed. Felix assisted me let me know it would take a few hrs. Gave me a call to let me know the job was finished. Definitely will be back”

“Never had a key made so fast. I wasn't even in there 1 min. Great job, great smiles!! Thanx”

“Friendly and fast, rekeyed 8 locks in under 15 minutes. I was so grateful, that they were open on Saturday.”

“I think they are great place they cannot help me making the keys I need to be made so they sent me to another place that could help me they've done a great job even though they could not help”

“They came and made a key for my Jeep works great no problems. Thanks for the good work.”

“Strange place, acted like they didn't want to to be bothered. Took no interest in my buisness. Never returned call as they said they would.”

“Fantastic service and knowledgeable staff. Nice aesthetic in the shop. Great job!”