An independent car locksmith based in Coronado

Who we are

Car & Keys San Diego is an independent, Coronado-based automotive locksmith serving the island and the San Diego neighborhoods around the bay and the beaches. We open locked cars, replace lost keys, program key fobs and transponder chips, repair ignitions and cut spares, all at the vehicle.

When you call, you talk to the locksmith. There is no call center and no dispatcher selling your job to whoever is nearest. The price we quote is the price. If the job turns out to be different once we see the car, we stop and requote before going on.

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Licensed in California

California requires locksmith companies to hold a license from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and to show that number in their advertising. Our license number is LCO 8363. You can verify any California locksmith license in the Department of Consumer Affairs license search before you let anyone near your car.

Three ways to avoid a locksmith scam

• Ask for the license number and check it. A legitimate locksmith will give it to you without hesitation.
• Get the price before the work starts. A very low quote that jumps once the technician arrives is the most common trick in this trade.
• Look for the company name on the van, the invoice and the technician's ID. If they do not match, do not proceed.