Auto Key SD
Auto Key SD is a licensed and insured mobile automotive locksmith serving San Diego. The team works on vehicle locks and keys only, covering lost car keys, key replacement and duplication, transponder and smart key programming, key fob programming, high security laser cut keys, ECU and immobilizer reflashing, ignition repair and replacement, broken key extraction, automotive rekeying, and car lockouts. Service is fully mobile across San Diego County, so keys are cut and programmed at your location rather than at a shop. Pricing is quoted upfront with no hidden fees, free quotes are available by phone, and 24/7 emergency service is offered.
Services

Lost car keys

Car key replacement

Transponder key programming

High security laser keys

Key fob programming
Why choose us?
Location & hours
3794 Rosecrans St #2, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
FAQs
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?
Yes. Auto Key SD offers 24/7 emergency automotive locksmith service throughout San Diego County, so you can get help with a lockout, a lost key, or an ignition failure outside normal business hours.
Do you come to my location?
Yes. Auto Key SD is a fully mobile service and comes to your home, office, parking lot, or roadside anywhere in San Diego County. All the equipment needed to cut and program keys on-site travels with the technician, so there is no need to tow your vehicle.
Can you make a key if I lost all of my keys?
Yes. New keys can be created on-site for most vehicle makes and models even without the original. For situations where all keys are lost, ECU and immobilizer reflashing is available for Honda, Acura, Toyota, and other manufacturers.
How much does a car key cost?
Pricing varies by service type: basic keys run $75 to $150, transponder keys $150 to $300, and proximity keys $250 to $450. Call (619) 535-8000 for a free quote specific to your vehicle.
How fast can you get to me?
The average response time is 20 to 30 minutes for central San Diego areas including Downtown, La Jolla, Point Loma, and Mission Valley. Outlying areas typically see 35 to 50 minute response times, and you will get an ETA when you call.
What vehicles do you work on?
Auto Key SD works on all makes and models from 1990 to 2025, domestic and foreign, including Honda, Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus, and Acura.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Auto Key SD is a licensed and insured automotive locksmith specializing exclusively in automotive locksmith services.
What are your business hours?
The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and closed on Sunday, with 24/7 emergency locksmith service available outside those hours.