What information do you need for a quote?
Tell us the year, make, model, key type, and whether a working key remains. Include the car’s location and explain whether you are locked out, have lost every key, or have a key that stopped working.
Car Key Replacement & Mobile Auto Locksmith in San Diego
Lost your keys, need a spare, or locked out? We provide car key replacement, key fob programming and lockout help at your location.
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Licensed · BSIS LCO #7625
6-month warranty
9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Saturday
NASTF Certified- Fully Insured
- BSIS LCO #7625
Meet Saif
I'm Saif, the owner of Auto Key SD. I bring my mobile workshop to your vehicle for car keys and automotive locksmith work. Call with your vehicle's year, make and model, and let me know where you are and whether you still have a working key.
Rosecrans shop visits are by appointment. Mobile visits are arranged separately.
Contact Auto Key SDKeys, vehicles and our mobile service van
Original Auto Key SD photos showing vehicle keys and our branded van. Key compatibility and available services depend on the vehicle; call with its year, make and model.
Professional Automotive Locksmith Services
From lost car keys to advanced transponder programming, we provide comprehensive mobile locksmith service in San Diego and our listed service areas. Typically 20–40 minutes away during business hours.
Lost Car Keys
No working key left? We make and program a new key at your car – no tow needed for most vehicles.
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Car Key Replacement
New or spare car keys cut and programmed at your car, from $120 all-inclusive.
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Transponder Key Programming
We program chip (transponder) keys so your car recognizes them and starts.
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High Security Laser Keys
Precision cutting for sidewinder and laser-style car keys, done in our van.
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Key Fob & Smart Key Programming
Replacement and spare key fobs programmed at your car, from $140 all-inclusive.
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ECU/Immobilizer Reflash
Help when your car’s security system won’t recognize the key.
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Ignition Repair & Replacement
Sticking or worn ignition? We repair or replace it at your car, from $350.
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Car Lockout Service
Keys locked in the car? We open it with non-destructive tools, from $95 all-inclusive.
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Automotive Rekey
We rekey vehicle locks so a different key operates them.
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Door Lock Repair
We inspect worn or damaged car door locks and explain the repair options.
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Spare Key Creation
Add a spare while you still have a working key – faster and cheaper than replacing a lost one.
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Broken Key Extraction
Key broken off in a door, ignition or trunk lock? We extract it and can cut a new one.
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Why Choose Auto Key SD?
Current Mobile Availability
Typically 20–40 minutes away during business hours across most of San Diego. Evening calls by arrangement.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and insured automotive locksmith with verified credentials.
Rosecrans Visits by Appointment
Service at our Rosecrans location is by appointment. Please call (619) 535-8000 before visiting to arrange a time.
Or we come to you – typically 20–40 minutes away during business hours.
10 Years’ Experience
About 10 years of automotive locksmith experience, with a 6-month warranty on keys and programming.
Mobile Service Areas in San Diego County
Typically 20–40 minutes away during business hours. Farther areas: call for a live estimate.
Planning car key service in San Diego
Can you work on my specific vehicle?
Most likely. We work on most makes – Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes and more. Text us the year, make and model and we’ll confirm in minutes.
How much will it cost?
Prices are all-inclusive – key, cutting, programming, travel and tax. Lockouts start at $95, spare keys at $120 and all-keys-lost replacement at $170. See the price guide for every key type.
When can you arrive?
9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Saturday. During business hours we are typically 20–40 minutes away in most of San Diego. Evening calls by arrangement; closed Sunday.
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