Joe really knows his stuff and charges a fair, reasonable price. I almost never write reviews, but when you come across someone like Joe, you have to show your support. He's a great, down-to-earth, hardworking, and, above all, honest guy. He knows his way around car key programming and many other services, and he gets the job done right without trying to overcharge you. I highly recommend Joe to anyone who needs a car key programmed or any of the other services he offers! read more

I had a great experience with Joe and would absolutely recommend him. I didn't have to wait long for service, and once he arrived, everything was completed quickly and professionally. What really stood out was how thorough he was. Instead of immediately cutting the actual key attached to my fob, he first cut a blank test key to make sure it fit the vehicle perfectly. Only after confirming everything worked did he cut the actual key. It's a thoughtful extra step that shows he genuinely cares about doing the job right the first time and avoiding costly mistakes. He has a great attitude, positive energy, excellent communication, and truly goes above and beyond for his customers. The convenience of having a mobile service that comes to you is another huge plus. There's a reason he has such high Yelp ratings. Support small businesses like this--you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended! read more

I had been meaning to get a spare key for my car for a while when I unfortunately locked my keys in my car. Called a random service I found online and got insanely overcharged. I wish I had found Cheap Auto Key last week! I called today to get a quote for a spare key. Once I gave the details of what type of car key I had, Joe was able to quote me for a few different options on the spot. He was on his way to another appointment nearby and was able to stop by my apartment directly after. Copied my key, let me test it, and got the job done in less than 20 minutes! I could not be happier with his professionalism, customer service, and affordability! Would highly recommend!! read more

I called a couple of locksmiths today. One of them was very rude and seemed completely uninterested, especially when I asked about pricing. After all, you're just shopping around for a fair price. Then I found Joe on Google. I asked him about a basic car key, and he gave me a very fair price with great options. Joe is an excellent locksmith friendly, professional, affordable, and he uses good quality products. I'm extremely happy with his service and will definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a locksmith. read more

The unlock/disarm button on the key fob for my girlfriends Chevy Equinox broke off on a late Thursday afternoon. I found a few local shops who could have replaced it, but she works weekdays, and they were closed on weekends. I did a Yelp search and Cheap Auto Key was the top recommended business with 100% five star reviews. I dialed the number the following morning, and Joe answered immediately. I explained the situation and he said it was a quick job, and that he had the key fob for her car in stock. His service is mobile, and we arranged to meet at her car a few hours later. He arrived very promptly, and we were texting each other on the way to coordinate our arrival times. It took him less than ten minutes to duplicate the physical key pattern and match the transmitter in the new fob to her car. He tested it for accuracy, and then handed over the new fob to me to test out. Of course, it worked perfectly. Not only did Joe do a great and fast job, he was the nicest guy you'll ever meet. He was so friendly and personable, we chatted the whole time while he was doing the job. His price was very reasonable, and quite a bit less than the other local shops I called. He even gave me an extra battery for the new key fob at no charge. He told me that there was a two year warranty on the parts and labor, and to give him a call if we have any problems at all. I would highly recommend Joe and Cheap Auto Key! read more

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I lost a key fob for my 2020 Acura MDX and reached out around 9pm on a Monday night, not expecting to hear back until the next day. Joe responded almost immediately! He quoted me a very fair price for a certified OEM replacement, easily about half of what the dealership would have charged. That alone would've been a win, but he took it a step further and met me at my office the very next morning. From the first message to having a fully working key fob in hand was about 12 hours. Super smooth, no hassle, and just a genuinely nice guy to work with. If you need a replacement key, save yourself the time and money and call Joe. Couldn't recommend him more. read more

Incredible service! I sadly lost the keys to my 2014 Mazda 3 the other night at the beach. Thankfully I had a second pair so I had some time flexibility in getting the replacement pair. Over the phone, Vien was very clear, kind, and helpful in talking through the options and determining the best way forward for my situation. He didn't rush the conversation and thoughtfully engaged with all of my questions. He gave a highly competitive rate for the programming, cut, and a refurbished OEM key fob. He was able to work with my availability and come over the next day and took care of all of it within 20 or so minutes. Would highly recommend to everyone! Thank you, Vien!! read more

Joe was awesome, and very communicative from the start. He's also very professional. I got the keys I needed and he got the job done. His prices were also lower than two of the other places I reached out to prior. read more

After going to a strip mall store that "also does auto keys" to get a second key for my Toyota RAV4 and discovering how hard modern Toyota keys are for most "locksmiths" to duplicate and program, I contacted Joe at the advice of Grok. He spent a good amount of time educating me on key tech and was able to come out in a matter of hours. Long story short he was on time, professional and friendly. The price was very reasonable considering what a dealer might charge. Also, I discovered through Grok and confirmed by Joe that a less experienced locksmith can cause a total computer lockout resulting in my car not being able to have any additional keys made, smogged, or have CELs cleared. Very glad to have had called Joe and he gets my highest recommendation. read more

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Timely and clear communication. Good aftermarket oem like replacement. Convenient service with competitive pricing. Will do business with again. read more

Hired to replace my broken key fob for my 2023 Sienna. After seeing it, he recommended to repair the key fob and he would warranty it for less than half the cost of replacement. Finished the job quickly and key fob works like he said it would. Took the time to explain what he did and how I shorted the key (not using gloves when changing the battery). Nice guy, fast, and most importantly HONEST! read more

Thank you, Joe for helping me with such a short notice. Not only he's flexible and willing to meet up nearby my area. I'm so glad how mobile this business is. I explained my situation through yelp and couple hours later, we met up and he fixed my key and it only took for like 10 to 15 minutes and I just stayed inside my car within the same parking lot. not only Joe explained what was wrong with my key, I really appreciate his knowledge on that, and he also offers a very reasonable pricing. Thank you, Joe! read more

Needed a key ASAP for my car. Joe was able to help me the same day and answered all my questions about the process! He made sure everything was working properly before he left. It was also affordable, happy I was able to find a business that made everything work easily! read more

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Definitely great service. Joe came to my home and had my fob ready in 40 min. He gave me options. He was very flexible with hours as well. Definitely recommend this service. You can't beat the prices. Best part he works all Orange County. read more

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Called Joe for a car fob replacement. I told him I had one that needed fixed or replaced and an additional new one. He gave me quotes for both options. He then texted me quotes and appointment time to confirm our conversation. He let me know his ETA for the appointment and was spot on. He is friendly, prompt and professional. I was very happy with this service and highly recommend this business! read more

No need to even think about going to the dealership or locksmith for a new key fob for your car. Joe at Cheap Auto Key is the way to go. I have a 20 year old weekend BMW and the last original key was dying. The dealership wanted a ridiculous amount of money for a replacement. I messaged Joe at Cheap Auto Key after seeing the great reviews and he quoted a way cheaper and fair price for the replacement fob. We scheduled an appointment at my home and the communication the entire time was on point. Joe was done in less than 20 minutes and my new fob worked perfectly. This is how any type of car service should be like, so easy and friendly with a good price. I will be recommending Joe to all of my friends. read more

Joe was quick to respond and offer service. He quickly programmed a new FOB key and cut a duplicate key for my 2015 Mazda CX-5 without any issues. His rates are extremely reasonable compared to the competition. read more

Messaged him for a cut key and remote fob and a couple hours later I had a working combo key/remote unit in hand! Will definitely use this small business again! Thank you! read more

I highly recommend Joe's services! I called him in the morning and he picked up before the phone could ring for a second time! He stopped by to meet me as soon as he finished helping his current customer. Joe is a kind man and a pleasure to do business with! Yelp recommends a gem like him once in a while! read more

Joe is beyond fantastic! I had a problematic key fob that came with the used car I purchased recently . This was a problem that originated from the dealer. I was frustrated and I was not the easiest (nor the nicest ) customer to deal with. Long story short, there is a reason why he is five star rated . He is very knowledgeable, professional and empathetic. He is not just there to make a quick buck off of you. He is honest and genuinely wants to deliver the best service at a fair price. I trust him and definitely will be using his service again in the future should the need arise. read more

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Joe is the man - we had a mutual misunderstanding and he went out of his way to make it right. It's hard to find a business nowadays that will stand behind their product and service. I can wholeheartedly recommend Joe for any key service you need for an extremely reasonable price. read more

Joe was spectacular and did the service extremely fast! He was knowledgeable on key fobs and got me a copy of it within 20 minutes. The new one worked exactly like the old key with no latency issue so you couldn't even tell the difference. And the price for it was also amazing and much better than the competitors. 10/10 service, price, and quality! read more

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Joe is really awesome! Great price, punctual, great customer service. Fast service and quality of keys are amazing! Thank you Joe!

Joe just came out and replaced my old, non-working Honda Pilot key fob with fully functioning key + fob. I called this morning and he came just 2 hours later. He was super polite, kept me informed of his ETA, was right on time, and not only did he replace the key fob but checked to see if he could fix the old one (I already pretty much knew that was a lost cause but thankful he double-checked). 5 stars is an easy choice--I'd give more if I could! Good price too!! read more

The guys at Cheap Auto Key always doing great work !! Joe is the best ... he helped us out when we were stuck with my 2016 VW golf when no one else could and at a great price too ! Thanks again you guys! read more

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Horrible service... These guys advertise $50 for this and that and when it comes down to they want almost 10 times that. Very dishonest.

The "Cheap" in Cheap Auto Key only reflects the pricing and says nothing about the owner/operators personality, professionalism or quality. I had keys made for a car with a fancy push button start and another key with turn-key chip. The appointment was easy to set up and there were many steps taken to assure me that the process was by the book. You can supply your own key or they have keys...they are able to advise you on OEM vs aftermarket keys depending on your vehicles situation. I received a wide spectrum of quotes from various companies and Cheap Auto Keys was definitely one of the cheapest, but I can't imagine receiving better service, skill and knowledge from any other company!!! Thanks again Cheap Auto Key!!! read more

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I needed a duplicate for my car FOB. He was able to quickly respond to provide options. He was on time and quickly programmed/cut the new key. Everything seems to work well. Pricing was very competitive and service was very kind. Thank you! read more

Joe from Cheap Auto Key came out to my house and made some keys for my Acura. He was super nice and informative. Pricing was very good and he executed flawlessly. Did it all quick. Would definitely recommend! read more

Excellent, excellent, excellent service! Joe knows his $***. He showed me the encryption level of my BMW, and immediately was able to me how many previous keys were made and duplicated my key quickly. He also cut my new key on the spot. He checked that everything worked and was out of there in less than 30 minutes. Super responsive, highly knowledgeable, and very pleasant overall. Definitely will get all my auto keys made with Joe and will recommend him to anyone that needs that service. read more

When my son lost the only key to his car, we reached out through Yelp for a few quotes and Joe was the most responsive to initial request and follow up questions. He was also among the most competitive prices for aftermarket key fob options, so we asked for an extra key we wanted for my wife's car as well. He was able to fit us in around a couple other appointments he had and followed through with us on time and was friendly & easy to work with. I would definitely recommend Joe if I have friends or family with automotive locksmith needs. read more

I'm not sure where to begin but this pretty much will capture it all: After reaching out to Joe, I can see why this man got a near perfect review score. My situation was a bit unique, I needed to replicate a Prius key fob but I already have the new fob to be program. Several unpleasant encounter with locksmiths quoted me over $240 regardless if I have my own fob (of course they would give lots of bs to justify it) 1) Joe, on the other hand quoted me half the price, of the bat just for programming service (and cutting the physical key). 2) Earlier in the day, he said he was going to be at my place at 7:15 pm, he kept in contact throughout the day, and ultimately showed up five min early. 3) After wrapping up everything, he noticed that my new fob battery was weak, he gave me a new battery, then showed me how to replace it. Joe. if you move beyond keys, and start fixing cars... let me know, my whole family will go to you. Best regards. read more

Joe is an experience professional. I called him to make a duplicate key fob for 2003 Lexus. He came to my work, and made a duplicate key + Fob in about 20 minutes. He knew exactly what he was doing. His price was fair, and there were no surprises. I highly recommend this professional gentleman if you are looking for a good locksmith. read more

Very cool guy and straight to the point. I really like that he offers mobile service, meaning he will come to you. Fast service as well! I was able to get a replacement of the key fob. He also fixed the broken one just so I could have a spare. read more

Great service. Explained what they are going to do and my car works great. Very friendly, easy to talk to and on time. Couldn't ask for more other than transparency, awesome customer service and timeliness. Thank you! read more

Found Cheap Auto Key on yelp and based on the reviews I decided to give them a call. Called this morning at 8AM if he could meet me at SNA and assist me by getting me back inside my car and programming a new fob and I was back on the road less than 2 hours later! I would definitely recommend! 10/10 experience! read more

Courteous, friendly and reliable. He came to my place right on time and had my new fob programmed quickly at a very reasonable price.

Joe lived up to the high expectations set from other Yelp reviews! He was very quick to respond, met me at my house (again texted me with advanced notice), completed the key duplication in ~15 minutes and was friendly and professional every step of the way. Highly recommend!!! read more

I needed to duplicate some vehicle keys and I stumbled upon Cheap auto key after Home Depot wouldn't program my key. Definitely worth it! Friendly, quick to respond, great pricing, and extremely quick service!! Thank you read more

Joe was excellent in all areas. I had lost my key to a Toyota Prius 2010. I still had a spare key, but wanted to replace the one lost. We set up an appointment for his mobile service the same day He texted me with updates about arrival and was exact. The price was the lowest available, yet quality of the fob is high and he came to me! He programmed the new fob quickly and thoroughly, checked the accuracy of all. He even showed me a few things both on the fob and the door handle that I didn't know! I recommend him highly. Thanks Joe! read more

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