15-20 Minute Response Time
Starting at $109 - Safe Wheel Lock Removal
All Hours Roadside changes flat tires across Austin from Downtown to Round Rock — labor starting at $75, no membership, avg arrival 25–35 minutes.
Labor-only mobile mechanic. We do not tow. Battery, tire, and lockout only.
Understanding wheel locks and why they're used on vehicles.
Identify wheel lock type and pattern
Choose appropriate removal socket or extractor
Remove wheel lock without wheel damage
Proceed with tire repair or replacement
Keep wheel lock key in glove box with spare tire tools
Occasionally remove locks to prevent corrosion
Note wheel lock pattern for replacement key orders
Wheel lock removal in Austin costs $109 per wheel for mobile service at home, roadside, or parking garages.
Yes. We use specialized damage-free tools to safely remove wheel locks without harming your rims.
Yes. Once the lock is removed, we can repair your tire for $49 or install a new tire from $129.
We charge $109 per wheel lock that needs to be removed. Most vehicles have one lock per wheel.
Yes. Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and Wrangler ship with a factory McGard-style 7-spline locking lug nut. We match it against our master removal socket set and back it off in about 15 minutes with no drilling and no damage to the alloy wheel. Flat labor $75 in Austin. See the recent Cherokee job below.
After removal, we can install standard lug nuts. For new wheel locks, you'll need to purchase them separately.

Don't let a missing wheel lock key stop your tire service. We'll remove it safely and complete your tire work.
Learn how it worksReal situations our technicians resolve across Austin — from MoPac to I-35. We arrive ready with the right tools, parts, and pricing locked in upfront.
Picked up a nail, hit a pothole, or blew a sidewall on I-35. We mount your spare, plug-patch a repairable puncture, or deliver and install a new tire on-site so you don't have to ride a tow truck to a shop.
Typical cost: Starting $75 mobile tire service + $19 dispatch (new tire price separate if needed).
Sidewall shredded and you're on the shoulder with traffic flying by. We come to you, get you off the highway safely with either your spare mounted or a new tire installed, and skip the tow-to-shop step entirely.
Typical cost: Starting $75 labor + $19 dispatch, plus tire cost if replacing.
You noticed the low-pressure light or a soft tire after work. If the puncture is in the tread and the sidewall is intact, we plug-patch on-site — no shop visit, no full replacement, no waiting room.
Typical cost: $75 plug/patch labor + $19 dispatch.
Can't rotate the tire because the wheel-lock key is gone or the lug is stripped. Our tech carries specialty removal sockets and extractors to get the wheel off without damaging the hub or brake components.
Typical cost: $29–$49 per lug + $19 dispatch.
Flat-rate pricing across all Austin ZIP codes. Same price at 2 PM as 2 AM. The dispatch fee is the only add-on, and you'll hear the total before we roll.
| Service | Flat Rate |
|---|---|
Mobile Tire Change (spare install) Your spare mounted on-site — no tow needed | Starting $75 |
Plug / Patch Repair Tread punctures on repairable tires | $75 labor |
New Tire Delivered & Installed Common sizes sourced and mounted on-site | $75 labor + tire |
Wheel Lock / Stripped Lug Removal Specialty sockets, no hub damage | $29–$49 per lug |
Dispatch Fee One-time, applied to every Austin call | $19 |
Important: We are a labor-only mobile mechanic service. We do NOT tow vehicles and we do not deliver fuel. If your situation requires a tow, we'll tell you upfront and recommend a trusted local tow operator.
Our technicians live and work in Austin. We know which parking garages allow service vehicles, which roads back up at rush hour, and the fastest route from MoPac to I-35.
Real human in under 30 seconds. Flat rate locked before the tech rolls. Avg arrival 25–35 min across Austin metro.
Call (512) 777-3218