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What began as a retirement hobby for Chuck Davis in 1995 has grown into a thriving 24/7 mobile locksmith service now run by his grandson, Matt Boyd.
Chuck’s Locksmith Service, which operates entirely on wheels, has become a trusted name in Owensboro and the surrounding region for residential, commercial, and especially automotive locksmith needs. Boyd officially took the reins from Davis in late 2015 and has since modernized the business to meet evolving demands.
“He did some commercial and residential work, but toward the end he started getting into automotive jobs,” Boyd said. “Now, about 75% of our work is transponder keys and push-button start systems. People lose their keys, buy a car with just one key, or break their fobs — we’re able to help with just about anything on the road.”
He said the company provides convenience by meeting customers where they are — whether that’s a driveway, parking lot, or ballpark. That mobile model was a deliberate choice by Davis and one Boyd has maintained.
“We don’t have a storefront, and we don’t need one,” Boyd said. “We come to you. You can sit on the couch and watch TV while we get the job done.”
The business has grown in other ways, too. In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Boyd added the company’s first full-time employee. Now, the team includes one full-time worker, one part-time employee, and Boyd’s wife, who helps manage operations.
Chuck’s also offers safe work — repairing or opening safes when combinations are lost or locks malfunction. Still, most of their calls come from stranded motorists or residents locked out of their homes.
“We’ve had people who flushed their car keys down a toilet while traveling for a baseball tournament and needed a new key on the spot,” Boyd said. “Helping people in those moments — it’s more than just a job. It feels good to know we got someone out of a tough situation.”
Boyd credits the Owensboro community for the business’s continued success over the past three decades.
“This year marks 30 years for the business, and we’ve seen a lot of growth, especially in the last 10,” he said. “That’s because of the people here who keep calling us when they need help.”
Chuck’s Locksmith Service operates within a 50-mile radius of Owensboro and can be reached at 270-929-1838. More information is available on the company’s Facebook.
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