Big Thompson Canyon Mobile Dispatch • US-34 & Storm Mountain

Mobile Locksmith Serving Drake & Big Thompson Canyon, CO

Losing a car key at a canyon pullout or getting locked out of a cabin in Drake or Storm Mountain can leave you stranded without cell reception or tow coverage. Our Loveland shop sits right at the mouth of US-34 for dependable canyon dispatch.

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Drake Areas & Corridors Served (80515): Drake town center, Waltonia, Cedar Cove, Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park corridor, Storm Mountain (CR-43), and Glen Haven and Devil's Gulch approaches.

Upfront Drake Rates

  • Car, Truck, or SUV Unlock $245
  • BMW, Mercedes, or Tesla Unlock $300
  • Replacement Car Keys & Fobs From $425
  • Home Rekey (1st Door, 4 Keys) $250
  • Each Additional Home Door +$30/door
  • Business Service Call $235 + $25/keyhole
Full-Service Mobile Locksmith in Drake, CO (Larimer County)

Car Keys, Home Door Rekeying & Business Locks in Drake

Backed by our physical shop at 5705 N. Garfield Ave. in Loveland and Certified Master Automotive Locksmith Stephen Hoffman, CMAL, CAI (ALOA #64043). All prices below are pre-set for Drake.

Mobile car key replacement and unlocking in Northern Colorado
Unlocks: $245 • Keys: From $325

Automotive Locksmith

Save 30% to 50% vs. Car Dealerships

Towing an immobilized vehicle out of the Big Thompson Canyon or down from Storm Mountain is expensive and difficult. Our mobile van travels up US-34 to unlock vehicles and program replacement car keys and push-to-start fobs on-site.

  • Car, Truck & SUV Unlocks: $245 flat rate (BMW, Mercedes & Tesla: $300)
  • Push-to-Start Smart Fobs: From $505 made on-site at your vehicle
  • Flip Keys & Remote Keys: From $435 cut & programmed on the spot
Car Key Photos & Pricing
Residential house lock rekeying in Northern Colorado
1st Door Rekey: $250 (4 Keys Included)

Residential Locksmith

Priced Per Door • Includes 4 New Keys

We help canyon homeowners and vacation-cabin owners in Drake, Waltonia, and Cedar Cove rekey cabin doors, upgrade weather-exposed deadbolts, and install keyless entry keypad locks for guests and contractors.

  • Home Lock Rekeying (Per Door): $250 for 1st door (4 keys included), +$30 each extra door
  • You Buy, We Install: From $260 customer-supplied hardware installation
  • Replacement Deadbolt Install: From $155 during a rekey (From $375 standalone)
  • Damage-Free House Unlocks: From $275 non-destructive door unlocking
Home Lock & Rekey Pricing
Commercial business lock and keypad hardware in Northern Colorado
Service Call: $235 + $25/Keyhole

Commercial Locksmith

Priced Per Keyhole • Hardware Sales

We service canyon lodges, river-outfitter facilities, community buildings, and short-term rental properties along US-34 with master key systems, quick-swap cores, and heavy-duty mechanical or electronic keypad locks.

  • Business Lock Rekeying: $235 service call + $25/keyhole ($35 panic bar keyholes)
  • Master Key Systems: 1 owner master key + restricted employee keys
  • Quick-Swap Employee Cores: $235 + $64.50/core for 10-second staff turnover
  • Trilogy Keypad Hardware: $1,762–$2,716 (Installed)
Business Lock & Keypad Pricing
Visual Car Key & Remote Identification Guide

Not Sure What Your Car Key Is Called?
Point It Out Below.

You don't need to know technical locksmith terms. Auto manufacturers have used the same remote and smart key styles across almost every model for years. Click the photo that looks like your key to load its itemized breakdown in our calculator.

Standard Transponder Key (with chip) with black plastic head and no buttons
Metal Blade + Chip

Standard Transponder Key (with chip)

Most newer vehicles. Select Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru extra. Call to confirm. Includes 2 programmed transponder keys.

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Car key with Lock, Unlock, and Panic buttons built into the plastic head
Built-In Buttons

Key with Built-In Remote Buttons

Metal blade turns in the ignition, with Lock, Unlock, and Panic buttons built right into the grip (common on Ford, Toyota, Subaru, and Honda).

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Flip-out switchblade style car key remote fob
Switchblade Style

Flip-Out Switchblade Key

Press the silver corner button and the metal key blade flips out of the side of the remote (common on Chevy, GMC, Ford, Jeep, Kia, Hyundai, and VW).

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Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler rectangular plastic-tip key that plugs into the dashboard
Dodge, Jeep & Ram

Plastic-Tip Dash Slot Key

No exposed metal blade used to start the vehicle. You plug the rectangular plastic tip into the dashboard slot and turn it like a key.

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Ford and Lincoln Push-to-Start Smart Key Proximity Fob
Push-Button Start

Ford & Lincoln Smart Fob

Keep the fob in your pocket or purse and press the dashboard Start button. Covers 2018 to 2026 F-150, Explorer, Escape, Edge, Expedition, and Bronco.

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Chevy, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac Push-to-Start Smart Key Proximity Fob
Push-Button Start

Chevy, GMC & Cadillac Smart Fob

Push-to-start smart remote covering 2010 to 2026 Silverado, Sierra, Equinox, Traverse, Terrain, Tahoe, Suburban, and Yukon.

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Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Push-to-Start Smart Key Proximity Fob
Push-Button Start

Toyota, Lexus & Subaru Smart Fob

Push-to-start proximity fob for RAV4, Tacoma, 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Tundra, Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, and Ascent. Made on-site without dealer towing.

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Jeep, Ram, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia Push-to-Start Smart Key Fob
Push-Button Start

Jeep, Ram, Honda, Nissan & Kia Fob

Push-to-start smart fob for Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Ram 1500, Durango, Honda CR-V, Pilot, Civic, Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Telluride.

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OEM Quality & Lifetime Battery Warranty

Quality and reliability are at the core of what we do. To ensure the best fit for your vehicle, we offer a selection of original equipment (OEM) parts, keys with OEM electronics, or high-standard aftermarket solutions. For your peace of mind, all remotes, remote keys, and proximity keys remain fully covered under our Lifetime Battery Warranty.

No Dealership Trip Needed

Skip the dealership, the tow truck, and the wait. We come to you and cut and program your key right in your driveway or parking lot. Dealerships charge for the key plus a separate programming fee, and a car with every key lost usually has to be towed to them first.

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Prices below are unlocked and pre-set for Drake, CO. Choose Car Keys & Unlocks, Home Locks, or Business Locks below.

Drake, CO Locksmith Q&A

Common Locksmith Questions in Drake

Upfront answers for Drake drivers, homeowners, and business managers.

In Drake, standard car, truck, and SUV unlocking is $245 flat ($300 for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla). On-site lost car key replacement in Drake starts at From $325 for standard chipless car keys, From $425 for standard transponder keys (with chip), From $435 for remote-button and flip keys, and From $505 for push-to-start proximity smart fobs.

Home lock rekeying in Drake is priced by the door (not by keyhole count) and is $250 for your first door (which includes 4 new keys!), plus $30 for each additional door on your home. For example, rekeying 4 doors on a house in Drake is $340 total.

For commercial properties in Drake, our service call is $235 plus $25 per standard keyhole rekeyed ($35 for panic exit bar keyholes), or +$64.50 per quick-swap interchangeable core. We also sell and install commercial keypad locks, including Alarm Lock Trilogy keypads ($1,762–$2,716 (Installed) with installation included).

Real Local Credentials vs. Out-of-State Call Centers

Why Northern Colorado Trusts
Stephen Hoffman, CMAL, CAI

Colorado does not require state licensing for locksmiths, which allows out-of-state call centers to flood search ads with fake "$19 service call" promises. That is why independent national credentials from ALOA (the Associated Locksmiths of America), the industry's background-checked credentialing and ethics association, matter so much to the public. Stephen holds ALOA's CMAL (Certified Master Automotive Locksmith) and CAI (Certified ACE Instructor) designations, proving he has reached the highest level of technical mastery and is accredited to train other locksmiths nationwide, protecting our neighbors with a physical Loveland shop and honest upfront quotes.

Stephen Hoffman, CMAL, CAI, Lead Locksmith at Pop-A-Lock of Northern Colorado
Stephen Hoffman, CMAL, CAI
Lead Locksmith & Manager • Family Owned with Gail Hoffman Since 2011
Physical Shop: 5705 N. Garfield Ave., Unit C110, Loveland, CO 80538 (LifeSpace Loveland)
CMAL Certified
Certified Master Automotive Locksmith, the highest technical certification in automotive key and computer security.
CAI National Instructor
Certified ACE Instructor, accredited to train and certify professional locksmiths nationwide.
ALOA Member #64043
Background-checked member of the Associated Locksmiths of America and SAVTA Safe & Vault Technicians.
NASTF Vetted
Credentialed Vehicle Security Professional authorized to program factory-level automotive smart keys.
Associated Locksmiths of America ALOA Member #64043 Better Business Bureau A+ Accredited Business Loveland Chamber of Commerce Member
All About Locksmithing Gene Boxford Legacy
Welcoming All About Locksmithing Customers: Following his retirement, longtime Loveland locksmith Gene Boxford entrusted his clients to his close friend Stephen Hoffman.
Consumer Protection Guide

How to Spot a "Bait-and-Switch" Locksmith Scam

When you're locked out in a parking lot, scam call centers count on panic. Know what to look for before anyone touches your vehicle or front door:

The "$19 Service Call" Call-Center Trap
  • Answers the phone with a generic phrase like "Locksmith Services" instead of a real company name.
  • Quotes "$19 to $29" on the phone, arrives in an unmarked car, and demands $400 to $600 cash.
  • Claims your front door lock is "unpickable" and drills it out to force you to buy a cheap replacement lock.
The Pop-A-Lock NoCo Guarantee
  • Real Upfront Pricing: You see our real 2026 price ranges online and get a firm quote before work begins.
  • Damage-Free Unlocking: We pick standard house locks and open vehicles safely without drilling or bending doors.
  • Uniformed & Marked: Clearly marked Pop-A-Lock service vehicles dispatched from 5705 N. Garfield Ave. in Loveland.
20 Northern Colorado Communities Served

Mobile Locksmith Service Across Northern Colorado

Every community below receives our full mobile automotive, residential, and commercial locksmith capabilities dispatched from our Loveland headquarters at 5705 N. Garfield Ave., Unit C110. Select your city to view local rates.

Ault, CO

Downtown Ault, Conestoga, Westside US-85, Highland School District, and CO-14 agricultural properties.

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Berthoud, CO

Heron Lakes, TPC Colorado, Downtown Mountain Ave, PrairieStar, Vantage, and Carter Lake.

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Drake, CO

Big Thompson Canyon (US-34), Waltonia, Cedar Cove, Storm Mountain, and Glen Haven approaches.

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Eaton, CO

MapleWood, Eaton Commons, Governorate, Downtown Collins St, and Country Club Estates.

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Estes Park, CO

Downtown Elkhorn Ave, Lake Estes, Fall River Rd, Marys Lake, Stanley Historic District, and RMNP Gateway.

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Evans, CO

Grapevine Hollow, Ashcroft Heights, Tuscany, 37th Street commercial corridor, and US-85.

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Fort Collins, CO

Old Town, CSU Campus & Student Rentals, Harmony Corridor, Midtown, Fossil Lake Ranch, and Horsetooth.

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Greeley, CO

Downtown Greeley, UNC Campus, West Greeley, Kelly Farm, Promontory, and St. Michaels.

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Johnstown, CO

Thompson River Ranch, 2534 & Scheels Retail District, Pioneer Ridge, Clearview, and Downtown Parish Ave.

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Laporte, CO

Bingham Hill, Overland Trail, Poudre Canyon Gateway (CO-14), Rist Canyon approaches, and Taft Hill North.

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Loveland, CO

Home of our walk-in shop at 5705 N. Garfield Ave, Centerra, Mariana Butte, and Boyd Lake.

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Mead, CO

Highland Lake, Lakeside Canyon, Sorrento, Coyote Run, St. Acacius, and I-25 Exit 245 business parks.

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Milliken, CO

Windmill Creek, Centennial Farms, Settlers Village, Brookstone, MadRussian Golf Course, and Broad Street.

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Nunn, CO

US-85 town center, Lone Tree Creek, CR-100 & CR-104 ranches, and Pawnee Grassland approaches.

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Pierce, CO

Downtown Pierce, Ramadan & Prosser subdivisions, US-85 corridor, and Highland R-9 properties.

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Red Feather Lakes, CO

Crystal Lakes, Glacier View Meadows, Red Feather Village, Fox Acres, Dowdy Lake, and Deadman Road.

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Severance, CO

Tailholt, Overlook, Hidden Valley, Timber Ridge, Saddler Ridge, and Downtown Severance.

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Timnath, CO

Timnath Ranch, Harmony Club, WildWing, Kitchel Lake, Rendezvous, and Costco/Harmony Retail.

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Wellington, CO

Downtown Cleveland Ave, The Meadows, Sage Meadows, Boxelder Commons, Park Meadows, and North I-25.

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Windsor, CO

Water Valley, RainDance, Pelican Shores, Highland Meadows, Ptarmigan, and Downtown Windsor.

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Direct Dispatch, Live Chat & Photo Quotes

Send Your Quote Request or Photo Directly to Stephen Hoffman

Locked out right now? Call (970) 282-1706 for priority dispatch. Need a quote on a car key or lock? Open Live Chat below from your computer or phone to message our team or upload a photo of your lock or key.

Loveland Shop & Mobile Dispatch Hours

  • Shop Address: 5705 N. Garfield Ave., Unit C110, Loveland, CO 80538 (LifeSpace Loveland)
  • Mobile Dispatch Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Walk-In Shop Hours: Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (or call for appointment and pricing)
  • Direct Phone Line: (970) 282-1706
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