Kern Key Services

(1.2k reviews)

You can shop around like I did, and not know for sure if the mobile locksmith that can create a fob…read morefor you is legit or not. (Too many horror stories about companies quoting one thing and when they are there, doing a bait and switch, adding new costs on). Well, this is a family run, woman owned company with 6 locations that are not franchises. Jennifer will give you information no one else does about the kind of fob you may be getting from other companies, that don't last as long. I would say this is a company that cares about you not getting ripped off. David came and worked his magic. Within 10 minutes the car that I locked (because I had to leave overnight in front of a store) was open and then another 20 or 30 minutes for the 2 fobs to be received and tested. I recommend using this company. Chef Marian

Tony and David were great! I had to replace my key FOB for the first time in 11 years. They checked…read moreto see if it just needed a battery replaced but, unfortunately, it was too old and just died. They did everything - from cutting the key to programming it for my car. It took less than 20 minutes. Thanks guys! P.S. They also do knife sharpening!

Keynnections

(421 reviews)

Keynnections was the best decision I made. My 2015 Dodge Journey fob had shorted out and I had a…read morenew fob that hadn't been programmed yet. He came out same day as the request, super friendly, communicative, ensured I was the registered owner (which was huge for me because it shows that he wants to make sure that no one is just making a key for any vehicle). I will MOST DEFINITELY use Keynnections in the future and you should too!

I had a great experience. He showed up quickly, was incredibly friendly, went above and beyond to…read moremake sure everything was taken care of, and it was obvious he genuinely cared about helping rather than just getting the job done. Just an all-around great guy. It's hard to find service like this these days. I wouldn't hesitate to call him again and highly recommend him to anyone who needs a trustworthy locksmith. Five stars!

Continental Locks

(328 reviews)

I recently bought a used Toyota Prius because gas prices are going crazy around here! The car only…read morecame with one key fob and I wanted to have a spare made in case the original got lost. So I did a little searching online and found out that replacing a Prius key fob is expensive as hell! And it involves a locksmith who can cut the key and program the remote control to work with my specific vehicle. So I submitted a request on Yelp and got responses from several locksmiths including Continental locks. The price they quoted was about the lowest I received, around $200. And the locksmith was available to come out the same day so I went ahead and took a chance. Very glad I did! He worked very carefully for about 45 minutes or so and got a brand new key fob and spare door key cut that work perfectly in my vehicle. No more worrying about losing the original key fob! Highly recommend Continental locks and the locksmith was friendly and personable and responsive to text messages.

I had used Efran's services a couple of years ago and he was very efficient. This time I called him…read more to replace two doorknobs in our house. He said he could be there within an hour and was. He asked for pictures of the existing knobs to be replaced. He communicated regularly by text and phone and got pre-approval for all work. This house has many doorknobs and he was able to match the key for the new door knobs with existing keys. He did the job quickly and expertly. He was friendly, but focused on the task at hand. Fran did everything I asked and sent me the very reasonable and fair bill via email. I was able to pay via Zelle or Venmo, which made it very easy.

Sayvin Locksmith San Diego

(49 reviews)

Close to midnight, I contacted Sayvin Locksmith through Yelp messaging when I needed locks rekeyed…read moreafter my daughter's purse was stolen that had her keys and drivers license with our address. Sai responded within a couple of minutes and was at my home in about twenty-five. Through text messaging to make arrangements (which included ETA updates when he was on his way) and during service he was so friendly, courteous, considerate, and extremely professional. I was impressed with how quickly Sai rekeyed three doors (under half an hour), and thankful at how easy he made this for me. Beyond the rekey, his prompt response and the manner in which he performed this service put my mind at ease. I highly recommend Sai if you're looking for a skilled and experienced locksmith to work on the door key security of your home.

Needed a locksmith at 10:00pm on Friday Night (St. Patty's Day!)…read more Sayvin answered right away, could be at my place within 15 minutes, and was very helpful. Highly recommend when you need a locksmith in a pinch!

Prestige Locksmith

(331 reviews)

Shy was great! Came out very promptly and was great to deal with throughout the whole entire…read moreprocess. We needed to have our key and they made whole simple. Definitely would recommend!

CAME VERY QUICKLY- & Professional Reasonably priced Will…read morecall for my second car to have a replacement key made

Bar Locksmith

4.5

(43 reviews)

Couldn't ask for more than that! The customer service…read moreoutstanding and professional. The technician arrived on time and preformed a great work and clean. He changed my locks less than 30 minutes! Ben also gave me extra few keys on the house. I'm really happy from the total experience and I'll use them again !

We had a problem with the front door at our facility that can be easily opened even when locked and…read morethe lock strike plate was barely holding up on the frame because of the screws that came out. We were looking for a locksmith who could do the work right on the spot. I called up Bar Locksmith, explained to him what was I trying to accomplish and also text him some pics. Bar gave a reasonable price for that kind of work, and he was here at our facility in less than an hour. The job was done in about twenty minutes, and finally our building got properly secured. Taking into consideration how fast Bar was and professional while he was repairing the door lock and securing the strike plate, in future I would definitely use his services again. Thanks!

R & J Locksmith

4.2

(61 reviews)

Excellent locksmith…read more I hired them to cut two vehicle keys and program those keys to a vehicle and it was done within about 15 minutes. I would rate this company very highly because of the speed of service and the cost of service. My call was just a regular service call and not a rush so I did let him know that in the beginning, but he took care of me like it was a Priority Call. I will have them back to key another vehicle once I'm done fixing my other vehicle! Thank you so much for your professionalism and having a dedicated mobile vehicle for locksmith services!

R&J was a lifesaver! Look no further and give them a call now…read more We needed an emergency change of locks on Christmas day and they answered immediately. Jacob showed up within 30 minutes and changed our locks in less than an hour. I thought they were going to give us an outrageous price! It was only $150 for two locks which was soo cheap, especially since it was Christmas day. Thank you so much Jacob. You are the best.

Pro Locksmith San Diego

(278 reviews)

I called yesterday and was replied to by text by someone named Guy. I responded to the text and was…read moreghosted. I was in a dire situation and the least they could have done was been professional and let me know they couldn't help me. Very disappointing. It worked out great for me in the end because I went with one of their competitors who handled it like a pro.

I was very impressed by the gentleman, he showed his craft right away by know which country my keys…read morewere originally from. Great service and value.

Discount Locksmith

(241 reviews)

Who are you and how did you get in here?" "I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith -- Leslie Nielsen…read more Yelp has been reminding me to leave this review. Should have done it in March. After buying a new 5 bedroom 3 bath house with a pool needed the locks changed and Discount had solid quote and solid reviews. Came on a Sunday which I needed, arrived earlier which was nice, did his work that we needed and that was it. The keys have worked for 3 months, no issues, highly recommended.

Alan came and there was no lock to fix it turned out. It was just the garage door opener which we…read morefound. He charged me a minimal amount. It was super kind and nice of him. He came right away and was right on time too. Highly recommended

KeyChain Locksmith

(37 reviews)

Came out cut a key for me but invoiced separately from the company and I had to pay additional fees…read moreoutside what AAA covers for a key that stopped working when I got home. I had to take it in to get the car repaired to the key that was a "sub par" key according to the dealer that would have only charged $65 and this one cost me $185 Only benefit is it got me home after waiting 3 hours for them to come out. I was in a pinch and they got me home so that's where the stars comes from but the hinky stuff with the key and billing from a different company while in a keychain car just strange

I was scammed by these people. I spoke with them on the phone, gave my car's VIN (a brand-new 2025…read moreHyundai), and they pretended to be knowledgeable. They came to my place, messed with my car for almost an hour, and then said, "We can't program your car, you'll have to go to the dealer." They still charged me $150 for an OEM key fob that's obviously useless. They have no idea how to program new cars. Completely unprofessional and misleading. Stay away!

Smart Shield Systems

(251 reviews)

Couldn't be happier with this job -- every aspect was handled at the highest level. The install…read moreitself was technical and efficient, and the end result is clean: hardware, touch screen, and mobile app all work exactly as they should. Communication throughout was excellent -- nothing was left unclear. Really enjoyed working with Yud and his team. On top of that, they also helped me out with computer networking -- came through in a pinch and saved the day. Honest, efficient, and security done right. They even took the time to train me on everything afterward.

Matias fixed our problem with our security cameras right away on the first visit. He was…read moreknowledgeable, kind, professional, explained things well and was meticulous in checking everything out to a T. Rita manages the office and scheduling and was efficient and excellent at follow through. Their prices are reasonable. So glad I found them and will definitely also use their services for our alarm system. GREAT company. I highly recommend them!

Door & Roll Garage Door

(519 reviews)

I would like to thank Moe for being quick, honest and easy to deal with repair guy. He arrived ASAP…read moreand fixed the door real quick and do some assessment for other parts that needs to upgrade. He is not pushy for the upgrade, instead he gave me a quoted discounted price if i change my mind. I highly recommend this garage door repair company.

We heard a loud noise in our house and found that our garage door spring snapped. I started looking…read morefor a contractor on yelp and this company responded to my request quickly. Even better, they showed up within an hour. Moe and his nephew finished fixing my garage door quickly and efficiently. He was very nice and respectful. Not once did he try to upsell me on upgrading the rest of my garage system, but offered his assistance when we were ready. I really appreciate his timely response to replying, showing up and correcting the issue late in the afternoon on a Friday. I highly recommend reaching out to Moe if you have any issues with your garage.

Visolution TV

(188 reviews)

I requested wiring and install of in-ceiling speakers and surround speakers. I provided all the…read moreequipment and wiring. We never discussed price at all. They came and the project was difficult as my walls have no crawl space and they are plaster/lathe so they had to cut the walls. They cleaned up my HDMI/Ethernet wiring without me asking by running them through walls instead of the cord cover I was using. They had extra HDMI cable as mine was too short. After they finished they asked for less than 50 percent of what I expected the project to cost. I would recommend for any installation and just wished I contacted them sooner.

Super efficient Friendly and helpful- prompt…read moreIf you need expert TV installation, they are awesome!

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