About South Shore Lock & Key
Your Trusted Partner for Professional Locksmith Services
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Our Mission
The Mission of South Shore Lock and Key is to serve our neighbors with excellence and integrity in all their locksmithing needs.
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Our Values: What Drives Us
Customer First
Your safety and satisfaction are the driving force behind everything we do. From the minute you contact us to the completion of the job, each member of our team is committed to working with you personally to bring about the specific solutions your lock and key problems demand.
Excellence in Every Job
Whether it be a simple re-keying or an advanced European car key replacement, we are all about getting it right the first time. Our highly trained locksmiths use state-of-the-art tools and industry-standard techniques to deliver outstanding results.
Integrity Always
Our Story: A Legacy of Trust and Excellence

Humble Beginnings
In 2013, our founder, Troy Albee, purchased a used car that came with only one key. Recognizing, as many people do, that having one key for your vehicle is both inconvenient and risky, Troy decided it would be a wise idea to get a second key. After discovering, however, that car dealership key prices were exorbitant and that alternative solutions were in short supply, he began to think about starting his own business to address this. He found a small hardware store going out of business and bought all of their key equipment. Shortly thereafter, he began taking courses in locksmithing and started Affordable Auto Keys.

Gaining Traction
In 2015, Troy incorporated and bought our first service truck, which came to be known (at times, affectionately and unaffectionately) as “Little Red” enabling him to go directly to customers who had lost all their car keys and get them back on the road and about their business.

Cutting-Edge Tools and Techniques
In 2017, recognizing the complexities and intricacies of the quickly-expanding automotive side of the business, Troy decided to partner with friend and fellow locksmith Paul Troy, who is extremely knowledgeable about advanced transponder programming, European car keys, and other tough automotive locksmithing issues that many others are not willing or able to take on.

Growing the Team
In 2018, we grew again as Josiah and Beth joined the team as a road technician and receptionist, respectively. A growing team meant that our availability and response time in serving our community improved significantly.

A Neighbor You Can Trust

Growing the Team (Again)
In 2023, continuing in our desire to be able to more quickly and effectively serve the ever-growing needs of the automotive market, we hired Tommy to help deliver top-notch service with a smile.

A Home for SSLK
In 2025, we hired another team member, Isaac, to manage logistics and our new storefront location at 386 Columbia Rd Unit 1 in Hanover. He is always eager to help, whether it be in e-communication, over the phone, or in person! Our storefront is open Monday - Friday (9am-5pm)

The Story Continues...
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