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Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith

4.8(193)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 193 reviews (Google rating)Locksmith
Open now · closes 1:00 PM
(313) 831-5770 Directions fredskeyshop.com

Quick facts

Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith is a locksmith at 3470 2nd Ave in Detroit, MI, open Mon–Sat from 9:00 AM. Call +1313-831-5770 for details.

Address
3470 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Phone
+1313-831-5770
Hours today
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

About Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith

Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith is located at 3470 2nd Ave in Detroit, MI. The business describes more than 60 years of locksmith service, covering homes, businesses, and vehicles. Its listed work includes lockouts, rekeying, and high-security installations, with service available both in the shop and on the road. That range brings residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith needs under one business rather than limiting its work to a single category.

For visitors heading to the shop, the listed amenities include free on-site parking. On-site services are also available, alongside the shop-based service described by the business. Fred’s has a Google rating of 4.8 from 193 reviews. Its stated service scope covers both access problems, such as lockouts, and changes to security arrangements through rekeying or high-security installations.

Known for

  • More than 60 years in locksmith service
  • Home, business, and vehicle locksmith work
  • Lockouts, rekeying, and high-security installations
  • In-shop and on-the-road service
  • Free on-site parking

Google rating breakdown

194 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★181
  • 4★5
  • 3★1
  • 2★1
  • 1★6

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • key cutting×12
  • key shop×7
  • lock rekeying×7
  • pleasant staff×7
  • key fob programming×4
  • car key copying×3
  • family owned×2
  • honest staff×2
  • mortise work×2
  • coded key copying×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Purchased a new key and key ring. Bought a Lion's key vs a regular one. Yeah!”

    — Sharon Donwell, September 28, 2026 · google

  • “Just don't. They never call back or show up. Quality over quantity y'all.”

    — Stpetebloom@gmail.com Kubby, September 12, 2026 · google

  • “The owner must be dead I called 3 days in a row can't even get an answer they should fire everybody and hire new people that can answer the phone now that's piss poor customer service losing money like that this place will be out of busi…”

    — Frank Rizzo, September 1, 2026 · google

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Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith — frequently asked

Is Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith open on Mondays?
Yes — Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Where is Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith?
Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith is at 3470 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.
What is the phone number for Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith?
You can reach Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith on +1313-831-5770.

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