Help us find the car
Chula Vista is spread out, so give the street address or the shopping-center name and the nearest store. For Eastlake and Otay Ranch, the neighborhood plus the street helps us pick the fastest route.

Need a car key made or locked out in Chula Vista? Auto Key SD covers west Chula Vista through Eastlake and Otay Ranch. Call with the car’s location and we come to you.
Arrival: typically 20–40 minutes during business hours · Lockouts from $95, all-inclusive



Planning your visit
Chula Vista is spread out, so give the street address or the shopping-center name and the nearest store. For Eastlake and Otay Ranch, the neighborhood plus the street helps us pick the fastest route.
For apartment or HOA communities, include the gate code or guest-parking instructions so we can reach the car without delay.
Local visitor information: City of Chula Vista. For service availability and an arrival estimate, call Auto Key SD.
Choose the problem that matches your vehicle. Parts and programming support depend on its year, make, and model.
No working key left? We make and program a new key at your car – no tow needed for most vehicles.
New or spare car keys cut and programmed at your car, from $120 all-inclusive.
We program chip (transponder) keys so your car recognizes them and starts.
Precision cutting for sidewinder and laser-style car keys, done in our van.
Replacement and spare key fobs programmed at your car, from $140 all-inclusive.
Help when your car’s security system won’t recognize the key.
Sticking or worn ignition? We repair or replace it at your car, from $350.
Keys locked in the car? We open it with non-destructive tools, from $95 all-inclusive.
We rekey vehicle locks so a different key operates them.
We inspect worn or damaged car door locks and explain the repair options.
Add a spare while you still have a working key – faster and cheaper than replacing a lost one.
Key broken off in a door, ignition or trunk lock? We extract it and can cut a new one.
Yes. We serve all of Chula Vista, including Eastlake and Otay Ranch. Call with your location for a live arrival estimate.
Provide the year, make, model, key type, and whether a working key remains. Explain the fault and where the car is parked. Confirm parts, programming, travel charges, and availability before agreeing to the visit.
During business hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Saturday) we typically arrive in Chula Vista within 20–40 minutes. Traffic and earlier jobs can change that, so call or text your location for the current arrival estimate. Evening calls are available by arrangement; we are closed Sunday.
We come to your car in Chula Vista. Our workshop is at 3794 Rosecrans St #2, San Diego, CA 92110, and visits there are by appointment; call (619) 535-8000 first.
Call with your vehicle details and location for a quote and current availability.