Help us find the car
Tecolote Canyon has a network of trails. If you discovered missing keys during a walk, give the street or parking area where you left the car instead of a location from inside the canyon.

For a lockout or replacement key in Clairemont, start with the street where the vehicle is parked. Near Tecolote Canyon, a trail location and the road access to your car can be different places.
Planning your visit
Tecolote Canyon has a network of trails. If you discovered missing keys during a walk, give the street or parking area where you left the car instead of a location from inside the canyon.
For apartment or shopping-center parking, add the building name and entrance. A numbered space, nearby storefront, or vehicle color is more useful for the final approach than the neighborhood name alone.
Local visitor information: City of San Diego: Tecolote Canyon. 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? Ask about making and programming a replacement at the vehicle.
Replace a missing, worn, or damaged car key after checking the vehicle and key type.
Check and program a compatible chip key so the vehicle can recognize it for starting.
Ask about precision cutting for a compatible sidewinder or laser-style car key.
Restore remote-entry functions with a compatible replacement or additional key fob.
Get help when the vehicle’s security system does not recognize the key.
Assess a sticking, worn, or damaged mechanical ignition before choosing repair or replacement.
Request help restoring access when your keys are locked in the vehicle.
Discuss changing which mechanical key operates supported vehicle locks.
Call to check urgent mobile availability for a lockout, missing key, or immobilized vehicle.
Assess a damaged or unreliable vehicle door lock and discuss repair options.
Arrange an additional key while you still have a working original.
Request assessment of a key broken in a vehicle door, ignition, or trunk lock.
Check support for a replacement or additional proximity key for a push-button-start vehicle.
The parked car location is the useful service address. If you are unsure where it is, identify your original trail entrance or the closest street and explain that you need help locating the parking area before scheduling.
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.
This page describes mobile service in Clairemont, not a separate neighborhood storefront. Our shop is at 3794 Rosecrans St #2, San Diego, CA 92110. Rosecrans visits are by appointment; call (619) 535-8000 before visiting to arrange a time. Call separately to confirm mobile coverage and vehicle compatibility.
Call with your vehicle details and location for a quote and current availability.