Spare keys for Old Town and Mission Hills homes and businesses, cut and programmed at the curb. A recent Mission Hills job was a Jeep Wrangler key fob; near Old Town we made two Toyota RAV4 smart keys with the van parked alongside.
Spares from $120, all-inclusive · Arrival: typically 20–40 minutes during business hours
A basic metal key, a transponder key, and a proximity fob need different parts and work. A quote should cover the appropriate key, cutting, and required programming. Tell us if a working key remains; that can change the process compared with replacing every lost key.
A similar-looking key is not proof of compatibility. Check support before buying a replacement online.
Read the full car key replacement guide| Key type | Price |
|---|---|
| Transponder (chip) key | $120–$180 |
| Remote-head key | $140–$230 |
| Flip key | $160–$260 |
| Smart key / push-to-start fob | $200–$425 |
Every price includes the key, blade cutting, programming, testing, travel to you and tax. Tell us the year, make and model and we give you the exact price before we head out.
Your mobile visit in Old Town
Old Town lots and the transit center garage get busy, so give the lot or garage name, level and the nearest row or sign. In Mission Hills, give the street address and tell us if the car is on a steep street or in a tight driveway.
If you parked for the trolley or Coaster and lost your keys on the trip, use the place you left the car as the service address and meet us there with your ID.
Location reference: City of San Diego: Old Town San Diego Community Plan.
Call or text for your price and the next available time. See the Old Town service-area guide.
Prices are all-inclusive (key, cutting, programming, travel and tax): Transponder (chip) key $120–$180; Remote-head key $140–$230; Flip key $160–$260; Smart key / push-to-start fob $200–$425.
During business hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Saturday) we typically arrive in Old Town within 20–40 minutes. Traffic and earlier jobs can change that, so call or text your location for the current arrival estimate. Evening calls by arrangement; closed Sunday.
Auto Key SD accepts customer-supplied keys and fobs only when they are brand new, never used, and matched to the correct vehicle part number using the VIN. Confirm acceptance and compatibility before buying or booking.
Head back to the car if you can and call us with the garage or lot, level and space. For supported vehicles we make and program a new key right at the car – no tow needed.
Tell us what happened, which vehicle you drive, and where it is parked.