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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Coffey's Lock Shop -- old school store with knowledgable staff
Mendel Coffey didn't realize in 1958 when he opened his shop on 25th street in downtown Newport News that he was creating a local institution. In 1959, he opened a second location in the Center Avenue Shopping Center, now its only location, on the corner of Warwick Blvd and Center Avenue. Recently, I purchased a 1963 Mercury Comet which was missing a door key, and asked around for the best locksmith in the area to have one made.... Seven people recommended Coffey's. The first thing I noticed when I can into the door was the amount of vintage keys they have in stock. I even found original keys for the Comet. I was so excited! The service was a little slow, however the price was reasonable... $18 to have a key made for my door and $6 a the vintage Mercury blank. I must agree that Coffey's is probably the best locksmith shop around!
Coffey's Lock Shop
9519 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 595-2411
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5PM
Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM
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Newport News,
Peninsula,
Store
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