(cross-posting from my google review!) David is a total genius with cars and such a genuinely kind person. I needed to change the locks on my car after the spare key was stolen. I did the usual thing: looked up reviews, sent out requests through Google and Yelp, and got back a flood of responses and calls. It was overwhelming, but after speaking with a few companies, David immediately stood out. He was the only one who came across as a true expert, and he freely shared detailed information just to be helpful, even before I'd committed to working with him. I got a great vibe right away. Even though I live in Seattle, I drove out to his business in Sammamish to get my car worked on. Because of the particular situation with my car, he had to order parts and went 1000% above and beyond throughout the process. I trusted him with my car, and the service he provided was just outstanding and the best car experience I've ever had. He got the job done perfectly, and his communication every step of the way was fantastic. It was also clear just how passionate and skilled he is at his work - to the point that other car service shops will call him for jobs that are too difficult for them. I would recommend David without hesitation to anyone, and if I ever need car work done again, he will be the first person I call. He's not just running a business - he's an honest person who clearly has a passion for cars and will become an expert at anything. He truly cares about his customers. Thank you so much David! read more

I lost my Audi key 2015 q5. I was quoted 830 for the key plus 179 from Audi. David was less than half and did it while I cooled my heels. Audi wanted 3 days and I suspect more service work if they had it long enough to figure out something. All I can say is money well spent and the care of service was well beyond my expectations read more

David was quick to respond, pleasant to interact with, provided timely service, and provided service at a price that I thought was completely reasonable. I would highly recommend using his services. read more

It is hard finding a locksmith who can create a duplicate key FOB for Porsche. I called 10 locksmiths. 8 of them won't touch a Porsche key FOB. Fortunately, I called David at Carhax. What a blessing. I was able to get duplicate key FOB within an hour. He is very experienced with electronics. Thank you David! read more

Excellent quality of work, exceptional warranty, and at a great price. David provided a quote, explained options (AM vs OEM), and informed me of any potential difference in price from the quote if my option (AM) didn't work. David took care of business and got all of keys successfully programmed, as quickly as possible. If you need a key fob, or three, David with Carhax will get you taken care of. read more

Thank you David @ CARHAX for providing a fast and dependable service to obtain an additional key fob for my daughter's VW EOS. The key works perfectly, and the cost was less than half of the dealer's estimate. No complications and a lifetime warranty -- what more could anyone want? I was fortunate to visit his shop, and I can assure you that he is serious about his work and capable of meeting all your requirements! read more

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Repeat customer, new problem. David helped me out again. My same VW was having ignition problems. The key refused to come out of the car. I checked all the keys, and it was all of them. Both the original and the keys David made for me. A quick internet search came up with a common problem with the ignition. He was able to have flexible drop off and pick up since this one took a bit longer. My car is back up and running again. read more

Very responsive, flexible, and always willing to go out of their way to provide excellent service. When I was without my car, Carhax had a spare they leant to me. They went out of their way to ensure I was satisfied with the results of service, dealing with a Volkswagen lost jey which is notoriously difficult to duplicate. He was one of a small handful that could help, and he provided the best price and seevice out of the lot. Will definitely call them again if I need help getting into my car (I hope I don't but good to know who to call in those situations) read more

I don't give gratuitous reviews but I cannot recommend Carhax and owner David highly enough. From the very beginning the communication was clear. He makes solid commitments and executes with flawless precision. My needs were not simple, with a 27 YO car and a remote fob that is not only out of stock, but completely out of production. I now have 3! He even threw in a couple fully functional non-fob keys. He even sent a video of the remote functionality before delivery. If I ever have the need, I will definitely use his services again! Jon read more

I needed new keys for my Jetta other places told me it was too complicated to program and make copies. I got 2 ODM program key copy's fast with great quality, and on top of that he gave me insurance for my keys incase I had any issues he would fix them for free. And got it done at a very reasonable price I couldn't be happier with his work! read more

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If I could give 15 * I would! David runs his business like you want everyone to run a business, customer first, solves problems as they come up, and is always offering to do more. My F150 had a bad PATS issue and the rebuilt instrument panel was corrupted. He offered to not charge me after driving 30 minutes and fighting with it for over an hour. After getting an cluster that worked he came back out, reprogrammed the truck, reset all of my keys and found a new TPMS issue that should have not happened. The next day I drove out to his shop and he fixed issues with the TPMS system the Bellevue Ford had created. He had clearly researched the problems between visits and had a depth of knowledge that as a complete geek and hacker I appreciated. read more

David is the expert you need. He's very communicative, fair and truly cares about his craft. His prices are by far the most reasonable and he just wants to help. Came for a new key - while at his garage he noticed a dash light on and helped me reset while the keys were being cut. Thank you David you're one of a kind. read more

You know that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you find someone you can trust to work on your car? I have that feeling with David and Carhax. This is an honest and genuine person that really has your best interests in mind when making keys, programming remotes, or whatever. I needed a couple of remotes programmed and a key cut for my 2009 VW Beetle. I bought one on Amazon and the other on Ebay. He had them cut and programmed in no time and for a very reasonable price too. He didn't even mind me watching and asking questions. He even put the little VW emblem on one of my remotes that was missing one for free! Super nice and trustworthy guy who is now my go to person for all my car key needs. Thanks David! read more

I am so grateful I found David at CARHAX!! He's the real deal. My purse was stolen which contained my car keys and home address so I had to have the locks changed on my car. Not only did he do the job quickly, he did it at a reasonable price and educated me about how to keep safe in the future. He went out of his way to help me and I feel his customer service is excellent. He really values his 5 star ratings and he definitely deserves each and every one of them. I actually brought my car back a couple days later and he did some extra work for me. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an honest and knowledge car guy. His shop on the Sammamish Plateau is clean and he's organized. I'm so happy I discovered him. read more

What a great experience. I filled out a form on the Carhax website and within minutes I had a call back from the owner. He was able to cut me three additional keys and the price was way cheaper than it would have been to get from a dealership. read more

Fantastic communication, speed, value, and quality of work. Not only did Carhax get me replacement keys the same day, my vehicle ran better afterward and never stalled out again! A+++! read more

I don't usually write reviews, but after working with David (the owner of CarHax) to fix/replace my car door lock cylinder, I understand why he has so many great reviews already. David was very accommodating, responsive, and transparent about my car door's lock troubles. He obviously has a lot of experience in this field and not only does he clearly care a lot about what he does but also, how to do it well. My car door's lock cylinder appeared to be broken into, and he was able to rekey a brand new lock cylinder to match my current keys, and then offered to install it for no additional cost (I purchased the new part online). He also fixed a part of the door lock actuator that a previous mechanic had messed up replacing. David was able to replace the lock cylinder and get everything fixed up in less than an hour after he finished rekeying it. Before he rekeyed the new lock, he was very clear about what he had to do and the risks involved with the service in case it doesn't work out. He offered several alternative options that would be feasible if the new lock cylinder didn't work out, and I appreciated the transparency. I hope I don't need to go back to his services again (bc that would mean someone attempted to break into my car again), but if I ever do need lock services again, David will 100% be the first person I'll call. Highly recommend! read more

Saw stellar reviews and decided to try Carhax to duplicate and program two aftermarket ford key fobs. The reviews were spot on. Not only is David extremely knowledgeable, and well equipped with tools, but also a master of his craft. Don't think twice, just pay him a visit for keys or any electronics that need repair in your vehicle. All at a fair price! read more

Fantastic service. Made two keys that work great. Explained the process as he was doing it. Shared additional information about our car. Excellent job. Highly recommend. read more

Best customer service I've ever had. In a world where they are looking for $500-$700 to copy a car key, David takes care of you. He asks what you need, offers suggestions in a professional manner (no pressure) and provides word class customer service. His prices are much more reasonable than anywhere else I looked and I when I walked out, I felt comfortable with the price and service. If you can bring your car too his shop you obviously get a better price but he does have mobile service as well. I brought my car in on Sunday and he had me out in about 45 minutes with 3 new reprogrammed keys and I am very impressed. I highly recommend Carhax LLC for all your car key needs, you will not be disappointed! Thanks again David! read more

Carhax replaced a 2020 Toyota RAV4 key fob for me. I had tried other locksmiths but they said that they could not do the job. He made the key fob quickly, and tested it thoroughly. Compared to prices that I had seen that people on the internet had paid for similar work, his prices are very competitive. Highly recommend him. read more

My wife's Acura needed a new key fob. My friend suggested David. I couldn't be more pleased. Prompt communication. Super friendly. Great service. Quality key fob. I look forward to needing his services again. read more

David is a very knowledgeable locksmith & programmer. Keyless entry on my truck was not working. He diagnosed the issue and got it working, then made several master keys for me. He communicated well and worked efficiently. Whether your car is a classic or a new model, I have confidence that David can help solve any dilemma. read more

Glad I found Carhax and David on Yelp. Great experience getting new fob and key made for our used Acura that was sold to us with just one key set unfortunately. David was super efficient and very knowledgeable about the specifics and process which he kindly shared as he went about his work. He did his work at his shop while I watched and learned lots from chatting with him. End result, we got our much needed backup fob and key which worked perfectly at a great price (better than dealer of course) and the time went fast while I enjoyed learning about David's work and business, great honest business owner, highly recommend. read more

Carhax was great! David helped with my kids' car and was so great to work with. Super friendly service, amazing pricing, and he even gave me a free key! Highly recommended! read more

David is knowledgeable, has wonderful prices, and goes out of his way to do a little extra for you if he can. I highly recommend him!

It's enjoyable to call for help and get such a personable and competent person who knows his business. David was quick to arrive, opened my car in minutes, and was reasonably priced. He has a great sense of humor too! Thanks, David! read more

Excellent. Great communication, and was on time and quick! David did a great job and was very nice.

Huge thanks to David!! I lost all keys that would start my 2003 Miata. Had several locksmiths and shops turn me down due to the age of my car. Then I found Carhax and David, who knew what he was doing with the older programming and chips. David programmed 4 keys for me and went out of his way to program a couple of remotes. Not to mention he drove down to Tacoma to do the job since my car couldn't move. Excellent service, very knowledgeable, great price, highly recommend! read more

David owns Carhax, and he's excellent to deal with. He's very professional, knowledgable and personable. I have no hesitation recommending him for anybody's automotive services. He saved me a LOT of money and headaches. read more

I have a ford fiesta that I needed another key for. I decided to get two keys made because I liked the key option that he had more than the key I had. He was quick and he came to me so it was super easy. Highly recommend read more

David is amazing! Very accommodating. He came all the way to my place and helped me get to work in plenty of time! Highly recommended! He even gave me an extra key! Thanks David! read more

This was so much easier than I thought. I needed a Subaru key made. He actually came to me and it only took him maybe an hour. I'll be recommending this company to my friends and family! read more

David does great work and has worked on several cars in the last 8 years. He properly diagnosed my Nissan Xterra and fixed it for less than $200. This was after a local shop and Issaquah couldn't figure it out and wanted to charge me over $2600 to basically replace everything. The truck had 186,000 miles on it . This was a big deal because I needed to sell it. It's hard to sell anything that runs crappy. So I took it to David and he was able to diagnose and fix it for 200.00. It ran excellent and I had no problem selling it. I highly recommend David. read more

I was recently in a big pinch while working at a customer's home. I called Carhax & David was beyond accommodating. He fit me into his busy schedule, came to me & fixed the issue. He saved me so much time and money. I am beyond pleased & would confidently recommend him to anyone needing his services. read more

I lost my Porsche's keys and got in touch with David. He came over and my keys were ready next day. This was extremely convenient, timely and a lot cheaper than with the dealer. Recommend it to everybody who is in a similar situation, 5 stars! read more