About J Holmes Roadside — Columbia's Trusted Locksmith Since 2016

8+ Years Serving Columbia

Our Story

Started With a Toolbox,
Built on Trust

J Holmes Roadside is a locally-operated roadside assistance company serving the Columbia SC Midlands area. We specialize in auto lockouts, jump starts, fuel delivery and key services — the four most common roadside emergencies that leave drivers stranded.

We also work directly with UHAUL / Good Sam's / Penske, GEICO Emergency Road Service, Progressive, Allstate, and other insurance motor clubs, so if your policy includes roadside coverage, we can handle the call through your plan. No plan? Call us directly and we'll take care of you.

Auto lockout specialists — no residential or commercial work
Motor club and insurance company approved
7 communities covered: Elgin, Columbia, Lugoff, West Columbia, Blythewood, Camden, Cayce
Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, Sat 7am–4pm, Sun closed
Flat pricing — you know the cost before we start
Fast dispatch — we head to your location immediately

Our Values

What We Stand For

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We Show Up

For lockouts, we update you with a real ETA the moment we dispatch and stick to it. For scheduled work we confirm the night before. We don't give you a 4-hour wait and then cancel. Punctuality is non-negotiable at J Holmes Roadside Lock.

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Fair Pricing

You get a clear price before we start. No billing surprises. If you're covered by a motor club plan, we handle billing through your provider. If you're paying out of pocket, we tell you the cost upfront — always.

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Licensed & Insured

Mike and every J Holmes Roadside locksmith is licensed by the state of South Carolina and fully insured. You're protected if anything goes wrong — which is why we carry coverage that most fly-by-night services don't bother with.

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We Follow Through

We confirm your vehicle or issue is resolved before we leave. Jump start? We wait to make sure the battery holds. Key job? We verify it works before we leave. We don't leave until the job is done right.

Our Team

The People Behind the Work

Every J Holmes Roadside Lock locksmith is licensed, insured, and shares Mike's commitment to doing the job right.

Mike Reyes

Owner & Lead Locksmith

10+ years as a licensed locksmith before founding J Holmes Roadside Lock in 2016. Personally handles all commercial estimates and supervises every tech. 4.9-star rated by 200+ Columbia homeowners.

Jason Cole

Senior Locksmith — Commercial & High-Security

12 years specializing in master key systems, panic hardware, and Medeco/Mul-T-Lock high-security installs. Jason handles our most complex commercial projects across Columbia SC.

Dave Torres

Mobile Locksmith — Automotive & Emergencies

8 years on the road handling car lockouts, transponder programming, ignition repairs, and 24/7 emergency calls. Known for showing up fast and never damaging a lock when picking is an option.

Columbia's Trusted LocksmithSince 2016

Started With a Toolbox,Built on Trust