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CA Licensed Locksmith

Lock and Safe

Automotive keys

Car keys and fobs, for less than the dealer.

Chip keys, remote head keys, proximity fobs, and lost-all-keys origination for most domestic and import vehicles. Bring the car to the shop or we come to you.

Car key blades clamped in a key-cutting machine next to a remote fob

What we cut and program

  • Transponder (chip) keys for most makes from the late 1990s onward
  • Remote head keys and flip keys
  • Proximity and push-to-start smart fobs
  • High-security laser-cut and sidewinder keys
  • Spare keys while you wait, from your working original
  • Fob shells and battery replacement

Lost every key?

We can originate a new key from your VIN and the lock itself, without towing the car to a dealer. Bring proof of ownership — registration or title plus a matching photo ID. We will not cut a key for a vehicle without it.

Some late-model European vehicles can only be keyed by the dealer. Call with the year, make, and model and we will tell you straight away whether we can do it.

Why not the dealer?

Dealers usually order the key, schedule a programming appointment, and charge for both. We stock blanks and fobs for the common North County vehicles and program them in one visit, typically for noticeably less.

Common questions

How long does a new chip key take?

If you have a working key and we stock the blank, most chip keys are cut and programmed in under 30 minutes at the shop.

Do I need to bring the car?

Yes for programming — the key has to be paired to the vehicle. If the car cannot be driven, we can come to it.

What do I need to prove ownership?

Vehicle registration or title, plus a photo ID with the same name. This protects you; a locksmith who skips this step is a red flag.

Service area

Serving North County San Diego.

Need a locksmith?

Call the shop, or send a request for non-emergency work and we'll call you back during business hours.

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