I called Alcatraz after loosing my Volkswagen key. They had Giovonni at my home within an hour to…read moretake care of it!! I highly recommend Alcatraz locksmith. They were fast, honest and had excellent customer service.

I locked myself out of my car and Ricardo with Alcatraz Locksmith was absolutely incredible! They…read moreresponded immediately and arrived in record time! Super reliable, I will definitely use them for any future lock needs!

Big shout out to Busy Bees for helping me during a time in need. I needed my new key to be…read morereprogrammed for my car and they helped me out big time. Huge shoutout to David, Kyle, Lolla, and Vivian. They made the booking process so easy and efficient. They were quick to help me out. I was in and out of there in less than 30 minutes. They also gave me the best price compared to other places trying to charge me hundreds of dollars. I appreciate the friendliness of the staff here. I strongly recommend their service!

They came super quick under and hour when I locked my self out the guy and phone operator were nice…read moreand had good communication. Cost me 160 but it's ok needed to be done.

Thomas, thanks for being so courteous on our conversation trying to calm me down when I was having…read morea stressful day with NOT being able to locate my car keyfob this morning- Feb 16, 2026 For their overall prompt, Tony came to me in LESS than 15 mins!! To come over for a house-call with an immediate key fob that was made for me actually made me feel so much better, with less anxiety for sure. Thankful for ALL your help to my service man, Tony!! **P.S.- Enclosed his photo that was sent, so you know the EXACT service man I'm referring to.

Hello December !!!…read more Stopped by Busy Bees Locks and Keys Locksmith (cute name btw) because I needed a new set of auto keys. My old key was hanging on for dear life. The buttons had fallen out, it was cracked, and it was long overdue for retirement. The dealership would have charged me an arm and a leg and probably my whole salary but Busy Bees saved me big time! Travis cut and programmed my replacement car key on the spot. He was super friendly, personable, and a great conversationalist. I was in and out in about 15 to 20 minutes. Luckily, I was the first one there with no appointment. So no wait! Woot! They also have multiple locations and their hours vary so check out their website for the details. You can book online or just walk-in like I did. They also have other services and is mobile. You can really tell this is a family-owned business that loves what they do. No upsell, no pressure. Just honest quality service at a reasonable price. Plus, it is right in the heart of Little Italy so you can reward yourself with some good food or enjoy the Waterfront views nearby. Zero complaints here. I felt completely at home and well taken care of. I will definitely be coming back whenever I need locksmith services. Highly recommend!

Super nice guy who came to us and got us two programmed keys for an older vehicle quickly. Glad to…read morecheck this off our list. Great price too.

Michael helped me once a few months back when I was locked out of my car and again today when he…read moreduplicated my car key + fob :)

I contacted this company, and a few others, through Yelps "projects" for getting estimates. I was…read moregiven an estimate for 2 different vehicles and then as most things happen, I got busy. Well I made the stop to come in and check to see how long the offer was good for?! They had provided me with a reference number and was easy to pull up in their system! Super awesome. They honored the quote! When I walked in, I saw one employee helping another customer and the others on the phone, this establishment is big yet small. They offer "come to you" service as they have a couple of vans and a small parking lot in addition to parking on the street. It is located off the main street, so parking was easy to find. I was in and out in 15 minutes, because I came in with a key that was already cut. However, the gentleman before me was getting a key cut and by the time I was leaving, they were programing the key to his car so he would have left minutes after I did. Highly recommend the quality and swevuve you revieve here! They are competitive in pricing and I feel like I got my money's worth in having that extra key, in case of emergencies...or in my case a key & fob that was literally on its last leg. Friendly, quick and efficient service is what you get here! Highly recommend! Looking for painted keys, sports keys or key holders, they have you covered and competitively priced!! Check them out!

The Key Crew is the kind of neighborhood business you hope to find when you need one. They're right…read morearound the corner and respond quickly every time I call, with a genuine neighborly care that comes through in how they handle the work. As a local landlord, I've used them for a range of needs over the years -- rental unit rekeys, master key systems, and other locksmithing work where getting the details right actually matters. Their technical expertise is solid, the workmanship is careful, and they understand the practical realities of managing rental properties. That combination is harder to find than it should be. Efrem and the team have earned my repeat business. If you're in the neighborhood and need a locksmith you can trust to do it right, this is who you call.

Ya know how there are first responders, superhero's, and people that just always go above and…read morebeyond the call of duty?? Well there's them... and then there's Alex. Yep, he is in his own category of coming to the rescue and being awesome at it! I ran into a slight issue yesterday when my car keys decided to wipe the program from my car and just be able to lock and unlock without actually starting my car. Well what's a guy to do? Thankfully Yelp's services were able to reach out and Alex was hands down amazing. He responded in a matter of minutes to my call of distress and was able to get me a reasonable quote. Once I had locked in with Alex already, I had other businesses messaging me back quoting me at $300!! No way Jose!!! Alex is hands down the cream of the crop. Super professional and he even showed up 10 mins early than planned and I was able to go about my day without a hitch!! Thank you so much Alex for making an early morning Sunday call to come to Carlsbad and save me!! I know when there's another issue or my friends need someone that they can go to, I know who to recommend!!

Prompt service, professional, and friendly. Most importantly, seems very trustworthy.read more

Called to see if they could make a copy of an ignition key for a 1965 Ford. Another locksmith out…read moreof town said they could and their key did not work and I was in a bind. He had me send a picture of the key and sent me another of the proper blank he had. After 5 minutes at his shop, the key worked perfectly. Thank you!

Went here to get keys programmed same day service! They were fast, professional and offered the…read moremost reasonable price around town. It took less than 10 minutes and I was in and out with two new extra keys :). Even got a free lanyard which was a nice bonus. :) Definitely recommend this business.

very fast response! and definitely reasonable pricing, duane came out and made a key for our…read moremotorcycle, and then fixed the lock on our side door as well, very fast. it was great to finally find a locksmith who actually does motorcycle keys because most all the other locksmiths said they couldn't do it!

Needed a spare key fob for my C300 Mercedes-Benz. He was able to copy my existing and make me a…read morespare FOB. The price was resonable and worth every penny. I provided my own spare FOB but he had them too.

Joe is a Lifesaver! Fast, Honest, and Professional. ​If…read moreyou're stressed out about a car key issue, stop searching and just call Buy a Car Key replacement. I had an absolutely extraordinary experience with them and I've officially found my go-to locksmith. ​The Speed: I was blown away by how fast Joe responded to my request. In a situation where every minute feels like an hour, his communication was instant. He arrived on-site incredibly quickly, much faster than any other service I've called in the past. ​The Service: Joe is a true professional. He was so helpful from the moment he pulled up, explaining the process and getting right to work. He clearly knows his stuff and didn't waste a single second. ​The Value (Most Important!): This is where Joe really earns five stars. Instead of trying to upcharge me or add on "hidden fees" like so many other locksmiths do, he actually looked for ways to save me money. He was honest, fair, and didn't overcharge me a dime. It is so rare to find that kind of integrity these days. ​Verdict: I cannot recommend this business enough. If you want someone who is fast, reliable, and actually cares about your wallet, call Joe. Highly, highly recommend!

Scheduled to have them come today 11/14/25 between 4-5, I have a pretty busy schedule so I set time…read moreaside for them to come. At 4:21pm I get a text saying they w can't make it. I explained my busy schedule, but they did not care. No discount was offered or any real kind of apology for wasting my time, they just offered to reschedule. If you have time to kill then this might be for you, but this business is on my do not use or refer list. 11/15/25: Joe's hours say he's open for business until 10pm, he's full of excuses and is probably lazy, who says they're open until 10pm and then doesn't show up for a 4-5pm appointment? Joe does, he cancel ed the appointment @ 4:21pm but says reliability is what they strive for. Alcatraz just came out on a rainy day and was done in five minutes, thanks for doubling down on your excuses!