What High Tech Locksmiths does

High Tech Locksmiths is an automotive locksmith services provider founded in 1992 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. The company's core offering is car key programming, key replacement, and key fob solutions, with technical coverage across mainstream OEMs plus specialty capability in special-order key (SOK) creation for luxury vehicles — Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini Cooper, Volkswagen, Audi, Land Rover, and Tesla — eliminating the need for towing in those cases. Beyond fixed programming and replacement, the firm operates mobile locksmith units stocked with parts and tooling, delivering on-site service to dealerships, rental car agencies, automotive auctions, and corporate fleet customers across multiple US states. The company holds active locksmith licenses in at least 12 US states/jurisdictions (Alabama, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada city-level, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia), which forms the regulatory backbone of its multi-state service footprint.

The business model is B2B service revenue from automotive channel customers — primarily dealerships, rental fleet operators, auto auctions, and corporate fleets — with mobile delivery as the principal channel rather than retail walk-in. Customer relationships are operational rather than transactional: dealers and rental agencies require rapid key replacement to keep vehicles in commerce, and the company's specialty in luxury-OEM key programming positions it for higher-value, lower-frequency engagements. Service revenue mechanics are volume-based tied to vehicle throughput at these partner sites, with mobile dispatch as the primary cost lever. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and the firm does not publish rates online.

On December 17, 2024, High Tech Locksmiths was acquired by Dent Wizard International and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Dent Wizard's key services line. Dent Wizard itself is owned by DealerTire (since 2020), so High Tech Locksmiths sits two levels below a strategic acquirer with a North American reconditioning platform of 96 shop locations and 3,000+ technicians. Following the acquisition, High Tech Locksmiths' capabilities — general key programming, luxury-OEM special order keys, and mobile key services — are integrated into Dent Wizard's broader vehicle reconditioning portfolio alongside paintless dent repair, wheel repair, interior repair, hail response, and glass services. Day-to-day operating scale remains small (firmographic headcount of 1-10) and standalone revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

High Tech Locksmiths

Legal name

Dent Wizard International

Website

https://hightechlocksmiths.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

High Tech Locksmiths is a Miami-based automotive locksmith services firm providing car key programming, replacement, key fob solutions, and mobile key service — including luxury-OEM specialty keys — to dealerships, rental agencies, auto auctions, and corporate fleets. It became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dent Wizard following acquisition in December 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Locksmith Services

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622)

akta.pro primary industry

Key Management, Duplication & Locksmith Services (HSAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Automotive locksmith services
• Car key programming
• Key fob replacement
• Special order keys
• Mobile key services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

High Tech Locksmiths is an automotive locksmith services company that provides car key programming, key replacement, and key fob solutions for vehicles. Its offerings include special order keys for luxury vehicles (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini Cooper, Volkswagen, Audi, Land Rover, and Tesla), mobile on-site key services via fully-stocked units dispatched to dealerships, rental agencies, and automotive auctions, as well as ignition switch repair. Following the December 2024 acquisition by Dent Wizard International, these key services are now integrated into Dent Wizard's broader vehicle reconditioning service portfolio.

Product overview

High Tech Locksmiths is an automotive locksmith services company (acquired by Dent Wizard in December 2024) that provides car key programming, key replacement, and key fob solutions. The company's services include special order keys for luxury vehicles, mobile on-site programming, and ignition switch repair. Following the acquisition, these capabilities are integrated into Dent Wizard's comprehensive vehicle reconditioning service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ding Shield: Paint protection service program offered by Dent Wizard.
• Frontline Fast
• Readyline Express
• Service Drive
• Interior Magic
• Vehicles of Hope

Products and services

• Key Programming & Replacement Services Comprehensive car key programming, key fob replacement, and automotive locksmith services including special order keys for luxury vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini Cooper, Volkswagen, Audi, Land Rover, and Tesla. Targeted at dealerships, rental agencies, automotive auctions, and individual vehicle owners who have lost or broken keys.
• Mobile Key Services On-site key programming and replacement services delivered by mobile technicians with fully-stocked service units throughout North America, providing convenient mobile locksmith service to dealerships, rental agencies, and automotive auctions without the need to tow the vehicle.

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dent WizardcoreOthers · 17 December 2024High Tech Locksmiths was acquired by Dent Wizard on December 17, 2024. This acquisition expanded Dent Wizard's market reach in the automotive locksmith services sector. Following the acquisition, High Tech Locksmiths became part of Dent Wizard's key services portfolio, which includes car key programming and replacement, special order keys for luxury vehicles, and mobile locksmith services.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mr. Locksmith: Mobile locksmith service covering automotive, residential, and commercial categories with on-site key programming. Comparable on mobile automotive locksmith delivery model serving the same customer types.
• KeyMe: Digital-first locksmith platform combining self-service kiosks, mobile locksmith dispatch, and key programming services. Comparable as a mobile-first automotive and residential key replacement provider using tech-enabled customer acquisition.
• American Best Locksmith: Multi-state mobile locksmith provider offering automotive key programming and replacement services. Comparable on automotive mobile key service delivery and multi-state operating footprint.
• Pop-A-Lock: National automotive and residential locksmith franchise network with mobile key programming and emergency lockout services. Directly comparable as the largest US automotive locksmith franchise competing for the same dealer, fleet, and consumer mobile key customers.
• Sure Lock & Key: Mobile locksmith service provider offering automotive, residential, and commercial locksmith solutions including key programming. Directly comparable on mobile key programming and multi-jurisdiction service.
• LowRate Locksmith: Nationwide mobile locksmith dispatch network providing automotive key replacement and programming. Comparable mobile-first, multi-state automotive locksmith service competing for the same dealer and consumer demand.
• Car Keys Express: Specialist in automotive key replacement and key fob solutions, including OE replacement keys, with dealer and consumer distribution. Directly comparable on automotive key programming and replacement, especially in the luxury/OE segment High Tech Locksmiths targets.

Broad incumbents

• AAA Locksmith / AAA Roadside Services: Broad incumbent offering automotive roadside assistance including lockout and key services across North America as part of a much larger membership-based automotive services portfolio. Comparable on automotive locksmith delivery but operates at much wider scope and brand scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/high-tech-national
• Instagraminstagram.com/dentwizardintl

Compliance12 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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