A technician arrived at our office the morning of June 13th and gave us an outrageous bid of $450 to re-key three locks. I advised him that we had received a quote over the phone for $125 per lock, and that was still high for us. He stated that he could not do it for $125 and left. Five minutes later he returned and said he could do the job for $125 per lock but would need to return the next morning. Given we were under time constraints I agreed and set time aside to meet with him this morning at 9am. I texted him at 7:45am to confirm our 9am meeting and he said that he couldn't do the job. Key4U is overpriced bail on their appointments. We ended up getting a locksmith that re keyed our three locks for $300. read more

Key 4 U - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me - San Diego, California

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WOW! Didn't know I would be writing this review because I didn't even want the service, nor did they do any, but here we are! I literally just called because I wanted to know the price of a new car key. That's it. I made that very clear with the first guy I was talking too. Yet he was asking me for the make of my car model, my phone number and my address. I was thinking that it was only for reference in case if I did book an appointment. I tried asking him the price of a new car key, and he said he had no idea. I asked him if he could give me an estimated number, and he said that if he guessed a price it would be lying, so I'd have to talk to the second guy about it. Alright, totally fine! Well, second guy calls. Again, I tried to make it clear I just wanted to know the price of a new key. There were some times when I couldn't understand him, and there was one time when he asked something with "would you like it tonight?" I said yes, thinking he was talking about the price. He said he'd call me back in 15 minutes. Well WHAT DO YOU KNOW! 15 minutes later, he texts saying he's at the front. Wait, he's at the front? He literally CAME OVER to my house! I did NOT ask for that. I NEVER wanted that. All I wanted to know was the price of a new car key. I texted him this, and he tells me it would be $185-200. Okay... that's all I wanted to know! I told him that I wouldn't be willing to pay that price, so I asked him to leave. He didn't reply back. I thought it would be over, but this morning I wake up to someone ringing my phone. It's the guy that came over last night. I ignore and block, because I do not want to talk anymore. Then the first guy I talked to last night calls. Ugh, ignore and block! Then a THIRD number calls. Are you kidding me? IS IT NOT CLEAR THAT I DO NOT WANT TO TALK TO YOU?!?! 3 numbers? You can not be serious... At this point, I think this should be considered harassment. I don't know what it is that you want but I'm done talking to you guys. And NO, I'm NOT paying for anything. Y'all didn't even do service on me, and I didn't want you to come to my house in the first place. Your wasted gas is YOUR problem. I'm shocked that this service has a high rating. I'm dropping a 1 star on this, and hopefully after reading my review you could think twice before even CALLING these people... For me, I feel unsafe, knowing these people have my number and address (which I stupidly gave, guess you could label that as my fault). Welp, I'll just add that to my list of the many reasons why I have to carry pepper spray... P.S. There are cameras everywhere on our street, and we DO carry, so if you're planning on something because you've got our address, don't even think about it... read more

I paid over $300 to have a key fob copy made here. I got the key back with the programming done didn't realize at the time that Dave from Key4U San Diego didn't cut the mechanical key. Later on when I noticed I asked if Key4U would cut the key like should've been done the first time thinking it was just an oversight and was told they would only do it as if I was paying for another key to be cut which would be over $400 for a key copy, way too much! I was disappointed in their service and that they don't seem to care about doing the job right but just want to take your money. read more

Key 4 U - Mechanics portion of key fob- original and copy not cut. - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a bonfire last night, came back home around midnight extremely tired which resulted in me locking my keys in my trunk in the midst of unloading bonfire stuff. With having work at noon the next day, I quickly contacted a few companies to get an estimate. Key 4 U was the first one who responded straight to the point. Gave a flat rate and provided times available to be helped. David called me and within 25 min arrived to my house, unlocked my car within 2 minutes and even helped me pick up my grill bowl that fell onto the floor. Quick, prompt, straight to the point, good price. Great customer service. 5 stars :) read more

Johnny came less than 20 Mins when I got the call was fast with his job humble fair price will definitely recommend

BEWARE THE OLD BAIT AND SWITCH! My old Schlage locks needed to be replaced on my front and back doors. I called Key 4 U and they sent Jobani to install new locks. He assured me they were all Schlage locks. After a couple of weeks the deadbolt lock started to stick and one of the other locks started opening too easily. I thought these can't be Schlage because they appear to be very cheap locks. I took a close look at the name on the locks and sure enough, they're not Schlage, they're Defiant. Defiant deadbolt and doorknob sets sell for under $20 at Home Depot. I thought I was paying $265 for Schlage locks. Fast talking Jobani pulled the old bait and switch game. I called and spoke with a manager who was the most arrogant person I have ever spoken with. He refused to take any responsibility and kept insisting I was wrong. No wonder they have such lousy feedback. P.S. After the locks were installed, Jobani asked me to give him a 5-star review which I did. It was before I realized I had been ripped off. The original review is right below this one. Unfortunately I was unable to delete it. read more

I made my appointment with them on Monday night for Tuesday morning and was quoted 165-210. Then as the technician is making my key he confirms the price but over hears me tell my friend that I thought it was going to be more like 300. He then sudden ups the price to 320. Ten seconds after confirming the price. He then goes on to say that it would be 320 for two keys. I said that I only wanted one and he said well I'm already cutting both. So it'll be 300. I called the number to get and itemized receipt and was told that they charge 1300 for a Range Rover key. I don't know how that's supposed to be helpful to me. My car is a 2004 truck with a regular key no fob no nothing. They refused to give me a receipt. I will be contacting the better business bureau. read more

Fast and easy! David was very professional! Perfect timing. Good pricing. Very polite and conversational. read more

Astronomical prices! The locksmith was super kind, but charged us $255 for a 10 minute key extraction. Noble Locksmith charges $90 for the same service so I wish I had called them instead! read more

Have a newer car with a keyless fob that shouldn't be able to be locked into car but unknown to me could happen if the battery gets low. Key got locked in car, with phone & dog! cause my phone was locked in car couldn't call anyone to bring a spear key. Walked to local business that found that them on google & called them for me & he was there in 9 mins & took less then a minute to unlock car. cost around $70. deff worth it for solving a terrible situation in under 15mins. read more

won't tell you the price over the phone and once they get there, they quote you with a very high price and then if you tell them you can do it, they charge you a $50 fee to leave read more

When I purchased my car , it only came with one key & it looked like a dog used it as a chew toy! Lol so I called a few locksmiths but KEY4U me the cheapest price out of all the locksmiths in the area by far, so I decided to use their company to get my key fob made. I had no idea they COME TO YOU! & theyre STILL the most affordable! Lol. They got to my house in less than 10 minutes, found the right key for my car & had it programmed in less than 10 minutes. They even gave me a spare key for free! I definitely recommend this place 100% read more

Key 4 U - Silver key on the left is the brand new spare key they gave me for free , Large black key FOB on the right is the new key - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me - San Diego, California

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Thank you for your help, he was able to reprogram my ignition cylinder from my Honda Element 2007.. Thank you

I am forever indebted to this man. I was locked out, called a lock smith and he couldn't get me into my trunk. David showed up and got in my trunk in less than 5 minutes. Use him, you will not regret it!!!! read more

I contracted them for a new key FOB because I lost mine. Instead of towing my car to the dealership I figured a I would give this company a chance. HUGE MISTAKE!!! First they didn't have the right key. Then they tried to resolve it by having one key to turn on my push to start car and then a separate key to unlock my doors. Keep in mind the key fob should be able to do both. Then after 3 days the key FOB does not work and not be the technician is dodging phone calls and saying he will show up but then never does. Now I have missed out on 2 days of work waiting for him. He finally showed up with the right key but now the key is not working properly and he tried to charge me 745.00 for the fob and the key he made. This company is a rip off. Take it to the dealership and save your time and get it done right without being taken advantage of. I still have not gotten my key fixed and jimmy is still not responding. The mangers are useless and don't care seeing that the technician is all contracted out. So good luck trying to get anything resolved right away. read more

Come to our driveway 3 times to try to help me to program a new car key. Very helpful!!! The best price also

In short, technician came, couldn't finish rekeying the front door within 2 hours. Scratched the freshly painted white door and got it messy with some black lubricant. When I told him that he is taking way more time than he initially told me(1 hour the most), he got aggressive. End up saying good bye to that messy business and went the other route. I've got the videos, will upload pics later. read more

Wow. Sent an email at 4:30, tech Dan arrived at 6:00. Happily he was able to adjust my front door lock for a very reasonable fee and was gone by 6:20. I wish everything in my life was that easy!!!! read more

I appreciate that David and his assistant explained everything they were doing as they replaced my locks They were quick, efficient and did an awesome job! I finally have peace of mind knowing that my home is locked and secure. Definitely Recommend read more

David was awesome. His customer service was amazing he went extra and made a difficult time (losing my keys) a good time .. When in difficult times dont hesitate to give him a call he is the best in san diego!!! read more