Pacific Beach key fob and push-to-start smart key programming at your car. We test your old fob first – a dead battery sometimes looks like a broken fob.
Fobs from $140, all-inclusive · Arrival: typically 20–40 minutes during business hours
Remote locking and starting authorization are not always the same function. Explain whether the buttons fail, the vehicle will not start, or both. Compatibility should be checked before a replacement fob is purchased or programmed.
Customer-supplied fobs must be brand new, never used, and matched to the correct vehicle part number using the VIN. A similar-looking case does not establish compatibility.
Read the full key fob & smart key programming guide| Fob type | Spare (have a working key) | All keys lost |
|---|---|---|
| Remote-head key | $140–$230 | $190–$280 |
| Flip key | $160–$260 | $210–$310 |
| Smart key / push-to-start fob | $200–$425 | $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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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.
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.
Location reference: City of San Diego: Pacific Beach Community Plan.
Call or text for your price and the next available time. See the Pacific Beach service-area guide.
Prices are all-inclusive (key, cutting, programming, travel and tax): Remote-head key $140–$230 / $190–$280; Flip key $160–$260 / $210–$310; Smart key / push-to-start fob $200–$425 / $250–$475.
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 by arrangement; closed Sunday.
Not always. Battery, button, case, and electronic faults can need different remedies. Describe the symptoms and keep the original fob for assessment.
For supported vehicles, yes – we cut and program a new key at the car. Call with the year, make, model and where you parked.
Tell us what happened, which vehicle you drive, and where it is parked.