Lost your keys after a day in Old Town or a trip from the transit center? Head back to the car and call us with the lot or garage, level and space. We are a few minutes up Rosecrans and make the new key at the car.
From $170, all-inclusive · Arrival: typically 20–40 minutes during business hours
Replacing every lost key involves identifying the right part, cutting any required blade, and checking the vehicle’s programming requirements. Tell us if the keys were stolen so we can discuss whether missing electronic keys can be removed from memory.
A few vehicles need a part we order first – we tell you on the phone before we come out.
Read the full lost car keys guide| Key type | Price |
|---|---|
| Transponder (chip) key | $170–$230 |
| Remote-head key | $190–$280 |
| Flip key | $210–$310 |
| Smart key / push-to-start fob | $250–$475 |
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.
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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 $170–$230; Remote-head key $190–$280; Flip key $210–$310; Smart key / push-to-start fob $250–$475.
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.
Not necessarily. Stopping a missing key from starting the engine does not change the door lock. Ask whether the locks should also be changed to work with a different key.
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.