Help us find the car
Beach-area street parking fills fast, so give the nearest cross street and whether the car is on the ocean or bay side. For a Mission Bay lot, name the lot or a nearby landmark.
Mobile car locksmith in Pacific Beach
Keys locked in the car at the beach or lost on Garnet Avenue? Auto Key SD comes to Pacific Beach for lockouts, lost keys and key fobs. Give us the street or lot and we meet you at the car.
Arrival: typically 20–40 minutes during business hours · Lockouts from $95, all-inclusive
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Planning your visit
Beach parking, Garnet Avenue and Mission Bay
Before we meet
If your key went missing in the sand or the water, the car is still the service address. We open it and, for supported vehicles, make a new key on the spot.
Local visitor information: City of San Diego: Pacific Beach Community Plan. For service availability and an arrival estimate, call Auto Key SD.
What do you need help with?
Choose the problem that matches your vehicle. Parts and programming support depend on its year, make, and model.
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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Questions before booking
I lost my car key at the beach in Pacific Beach. Can you make a new one there?
For supported vehicles, yes – we cut and program a new key at the car. Call with the year, make, model and where you parked.
How do I get a quote for my vehicle in Pacific Beach?
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.
How soon can you get to Pacific Beach?
During business hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Saturday) we typically arrive in Pacific Beach 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.
Do you have a shop in this neighborhood?
We come to your car in Pacific Beach. Our workshop is at 3794 Rosecrans St #2, San Diego, CA 92110, and visits there are by appointment; call (619) 535-8000 first.
Arrange car key help in Pacific Beach
Call with your vehicle details and location for a quote and current availability.