About South Shore Lock & Key

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.

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.

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.

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.

In 2021, seeing new needs in the market, we expanded to provide residential and commercial service. This expansion of our abilities prompted a rebranding that could more fully represent the scope of our services; thus "South Shore Lock & Key" was born. We offer the same great products and service that so many have come to expect from Affordable Auto Keys, but now with a wider scope and a new look.

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.

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 future continues to look bright for South Shore Lock & Key: with one part-time and three full-time road techs and one full-time shop tech, we are better equipped than ever to provide the South Shore with the excellent, honest service that has defined us from the very beginning. We commit to continue to grow and be the best choice for all your locksmithing needs.