James Island car keys, from the boat ramp to the road to Folly
The island runs on the water and the road to it. A truck locked at the Riverland Terrace ramp. A beach-bound SUV with a soaked fob on the way back from Folly. A commuter who lost the last key before the Connector run downtown. I come to the vehicle.
What it costs
5.0★ from 216+ reviews · 8 AM–midnight, seven days.
What I handle
Down the road, mile by mile
The specific spots that actually call me in, roughly in order from the landing to the road to Folly.
Riverland Terrace boat landing
The live-oak landing is the heart of the island's boating. Truck locked at the ramp, boat already in the water, or a fob that took a swim — I work right there at the dock.
James Island County Park
Big crowds for the Festival of Lights, the water park in summer, the climbing wall year-round. Packed lots mean lockouts.
Maybank Highway & McLeod
The island's main artery past McLeod Plantation. Errand-run lockouts at the shops and grocery along Maybank are an everyday call.
Sol Legare & Secessionville
Quiet historic pockets close to the water, with plenty of trucks and boats. Out-of-the-way doesn't slow me down.
Harbor View & the Connector
Commuters take the Connector into downtown and MUSC daily. A key that quits the night before is a call I get from this side often.
The Folly Road corridor
Everyone driving to Folly Beach passes through here. Beach-bound cars lock keys at a gas stop, and sand-and-salt fobs quit on the way back.
What I'm making keys for around here
Trucks & boat rigs
F-150, Silverado, Tundra, Tacoma, Ram 1500
The Riverland Terrace crowd. Usually a single key on a float or carabiner that finally gets lost at the ramp.
Beach-bound family SUVs
Highlander, Pilot, 4Runner, Tahoe, Telluride, Palisade
Running back and forth to Folly all season. Push-to-start fobs that don't love sand and salt water.
Island daily drivers
Camry, Accord, CR-V, Corolla, Altima
The everyday commuter cars taking the Connector downtown — a mix of older transponder keys and newer remotes.
James Island car key questions
I'm headed to Folly and just locked my keys in the car on James Island. Can you get to me?
Yes. The Folly Road corridor through James Island is a regular run for me. Tell me where you are and I'll come open it so you can still make your beach day.
My truck is locked at the Riverland Terrace landing and the boat's already in the water. Can you come?
Yes — that ramp is one of my regular call spots. Give me the truck info and I'll head over.
I dropped my only fob in the water at the landing. Can you make a new one on site?
Yes. A fob that went in the river is usually finished, so I treat it as a lost-key job — confirmed, programmed, and synced right there at the dock.
Sand and salt killed my fob after a beach run. Repair or replace?
Depends what failed. A dead battery or stuck button is an inexpensive fix; salt water in the board usually means a new fob programmed to the car.
We've got a newer island SUV with one smart key. Should we get a spare?
Yes, and now is the inexpensive time. With one working key, a spare is a simple driveway program.
My kid is locked in the car in a James Island parking lot. What do I do?
If a child or pet is locked in and it's hot, call 911 first — then call me. That situation jumps to the front of my line.