I lost my only car key and needed a replacement made ASAP. I checked with the dealership and they quoted me $700 to program and recut a new key- and that doesn't include what I'd have to pay to tow it to the dealership! I found Omega Locksmith on Reddit and saw nothing but great reviews. Julian and Jose communicated super well leading up to my appointment and were able to meet me at my car and program a new key within 20 minutes- all for half the price the dealership quoted me. would absolutely recommend! read more

A few of my colleagues use their services. I spoke to one of their technicians who was extremely knowledgeable. read more

Omega Locksmith - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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they aren't serious about their job literally had called in asking for a key remote for my car and he told me $75 for it and told him I will be stopping by. Once I got here they closed i had called the placed and the owner told me they had a "emergency" like come on bruh bad service Ong read more

I can't say enough good things about Chris A. and Omega Locksmith! From the moment I contacted them, they were incredibly responsive, professional, and friendly. Chris arrived right on time and his work was top-notch. He was also really friendly and respectful with great attention to detail. The quality of service he provided and his expertise were outstanding. I wish I could encounter more service providers who are as dedicated and professional as Chris A. and Omega. I highly recommend them Thank you for your fantastic work! read more

I had a bad experience with Omega Locksmiths in Calgary, Alberta. I left the appropriate bad review but unfortunately it got attached to Omega Locksmith in Chicago. A gentleman named Jose contacted me and very politely asked about my problem. His attitude and service was the exact opposite of my Calgary experience. I want to apologize to Jose and just on how he treated me think he deserves a great review. As for if you are ever in Calgary just try somewhere else. read more

Omega made a key for my 2009 Kawasaki Ninja in Berwynn they were the only shop around who could do a motorcycle key in my area

This is a neighborhood hardware store run by a middle aged couple. It is small and has a limited floor display area. Most of the merchandise is on rows of shelves behind the counter. Shoplifting in this area is epidemic. Still the proprietors are very friendly and helpful. They speak fluent English and Spanish. It cannot be easy for them to stay open in this often dangerous neighborhood. Also, there is a H*** De*** just about a quarter of a mile down the street. I would rather pay extra and keep this family business operating than give my money to a big corporation. Parking is readily available on the street. read more

My gym locker was broken into and I lost my car keys...this happened late at night.....checked with the dealers in the morning... not only were they charging $300 for spare keys..I wud have had to take a cab and go to them and back ! So Yelp to the rescue and true to their reviews..Omega is a good professional locksmith outfit. They were able to come out to my car location within 2 hrs of calling..took half an hour for them to make the keys !! So this dude dressed in skateboarderish wear in a van pulls up..ear rings and all..his partner - a cute gal in the passenger seat with dark shades and in hot tights !!....He asks for ID.. opens the van door...its got monitors all over, some machines..a small dish on top....str8 out of a spy movie !!..all he needed was the VIN# (kinda scary huh ? ) and i got 2 spare keys ! for half of what the dealer quoted. read more

Super quick and convenient service! I bought a used car and the dealer had lost the key fob. I contacted Jose through Yelp for a flip key fob, and he got back to me with the estimate almost immediately. The actual fob itself took about 15 minutes and then I was on my way-- and for a much better price than most dealerships and shops I contacted. Definitely recommend! read more

My 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee key wouldn't turn. The steering was locked and the key wouldn't turn at all. All of the forums regarding the problem (gear head oriented) had me jamming the wheel left and right and trying the key. I spoke to a local auto-repair outfit, Guerrero, in Pilsen, and they sent a tow truck, the driver tried it for a while and told me that it would need a locksmith, and while they could change the lock they wouldn't tow it to their shop unless it was an emergency, they recommended Omega. Omega told me that they would rather not come out if I could fix it myself. He carefully explained how to solve the problem, I told him I had been trying that method for four hours. He told me he would be there in 30 minutes and gave me a price. 20 minutes later the Omega truck showed up, took a copy of the key after trying to get it unstuck, and cut a copy and reset the tumblers in a new lock. He came back in ten minutes from his truck and had a new lock in in three minutes. He did give me a lecture about the need to change the Jeep/Chrysler locks as soon as they have problems (I had had the problem last year) but didn't try to make me feel bad. All in all, I highly recommend this second generation locksmith. Friendly, helpful, and willing to ensure that you can do it yourself before you spend money. Highly recommend using them, and you should keep their number handy! read more

I called in December and the lock technician did not show up, I called again and scheduled someone to come today and after waiting 5 hours today still a no show. I called and spoke to guy who said he was the owner and he basically told me how it was my fault because he gave us an estimate in 2016 and we didn't call him back. He also stated that he has no control of the technician. I'm unsure as to how he is the owner speaking to his customer this way. Very unprofessional , don't waste your time with this place. read more

In the type of freak accident that only I would get myself into, I locked myself out of my car with the key stuck in the door. I eventually got the key out, but the lock system was completely messed up (including the power lock), and until I had a chance to fix it, I was entering through the passenger side and doing the crawl through. Super classy. This guy has good reviews and seemed knowledgeable about the issue (apparently a lot of Honda's have lock issues). He was a little weird, always answering the phone with 'hello' instead of the name of the business (granted it's probably his cell, but if he's gonna use it as his business number, should probably at least answer numbers he doesn't recognize during business hours with a more professional greeting) and said he would charge a flat $95 rate with little information about what was going on and certainly without taking a look at it. Again, seemed knowledgeable, so I didn't question it too much, but looked around a little more. Thank goodness I did. After having it taken in and looked at, it turned out the lock cylinder had completely died and something called an actuator needed to be fixed as well. The dealer was charging around $500. Hell to the no. Other places said they would need me to purchase the parts from the dealer and bring it in, then charge $150/hr for labor. Eh. My sister was going to send me links to order the parts on line as well as a youtube video of how to install it myself. Are you kidding me? So, I called this guy back. After going over this extra info with him, he was still charging a flat $95. I wasn't sure why the huge price discrepancy and asked if he would be willing to take a look at it and see if it actually was the lock cylinder. He said no problem, bring it in. It took a while to find, partly because it's not an actual business. His parents own a hardware store and he uses the address. When I got there, he wasn't even there (despite me telling him I was on my way). His father eventually came outside, and took a look at the lock. This consisted of him poking at the broken lock with the key and confirming that yes it was broken, and again the $95. Confused as to what he thought was wrong and planning on doing, I tried to ask him to explain. He refused and told me to take it to the dealer! Moral of the story: this guy (and his parents) seems decent, maybe call him if you get locked out, but def avoid any additional work or service on your car. read more

Omega is special in that: (a) they are very responsive, and (b) they can replace auto keys most other locksmiths cannot. Many locksmiths can cut and program auto keys (most cars made since 2001/2002 have these transponder keys), but it depends on the model/make. I lost the keys to my Mazda3 and didn't have a spare, and I called 6+ different locksmiths (all reputable, highly rated on Yelp and very friendly) and 2 dealers. Unfortunately, none of the locksmiths had the software for my Mazda, but the dealers could replace the key for ~$200-250 (depends on dealer). Omega was the only locksmith who claimed he can do this, and quoted a similar amount to the dealer. So why Omega? For the dealer service, you have to get the car (towed) to the dealer, which would have been another ~$200 for us. To make the matter worse, the car was parked in a garage that faces a narrow alley, so it would have been challenging to get the car out to tow. So we called Omega, and Jose drove over to our place in Lakeview and had the key cut and reprogrammed onsite in a jiffy, using OEM keys. No funny business on the bill -- straight as he quoted. Problem solved! One thing that worried me prior to calling Omega was that there were only a few reviews on Yelp (all very positive... rightly so, btw) and most of them were out-of-towners with little Yelp activity. That turned out to be a needless worry, however; Jose is an IL licensed locksmith and he turned out to be as professional as they come. I would not hesitate to recommend Omega for any automobile key issues. read more

This place is legendary. I was stranded after I lost my car keys and every other locksmith said that I had a dealer only key and this place was able to come and replace it within an hour. read more

Omega Locksmith - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I HIGHLY recommend these folks. My wife and I purchased a used 2012 Camry that only came with one key. The sales people at the dealership tried convincing us that only a Toyota dealer could make us an extra key (for over $200 of course), but we decided to do some research. My wife bought an uncut key with attached remote for $30, and Omega charged us $75 flat to cut and program our key. We met them next door to their location (they were doing work nearby and have a van in case people need them to meet them elsewhere) and we were in and out in 15 minutes. I will also say that other locksmiths quoted us prices that were $200 or more to do the same work. The key we got works perfectly (both the physical key and the remote). We are so happy with the service! Thanks! read more

I had been borrowing a friend's car and lost the valet key. As it turns out, that was the only copy. We called Omega and they came out to my job, where the car was. They showed up quickly, got straight to work, and were done in twenty minutes with a replacement key! They were so quick, professional, and affordable - it helped me out so much! I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking to make copies or get replacements made. Thanks, guys! read more

My daughter lost the only key to her car. I checked with the Honda dealership and the online companies. The dealership required the car be towed to their lot, and most of the online companies were scams! UGH! I checked Yelp and found Omega. Jose drove to my place at 9:30 pm. He was extremely professional and pleasant. He provide excellent service and produced a new key in less than 20 minutes. Absolutely fantastic! Make sure you get Jose and not someone trying to steal his company's name. read more

Very good, honest, nice guy, does the job right. I lost my only car key, and the key was complex because it required a specific electronic chip. Omega was cheaper than other estimates and showed up at my house right on time. Beyond that, it turned out that my car was a total pain to retrofit for a key, so they had to go back to their shop to finish the job. They did it and came back an hour later with no complaints and without raising the price. I strongly recommend Omega - I would call them again in a heartbeat. read more

Great quick service. Took my 2016 camry for a new key fob and gabriel was informative and I was in and out really quick. Would definitely recommend these guys. read more

Great locksmith company! I locked myself out of my car over the summer and Jose was there withing a half hour. He was able to get in to my car with no problem and even made me laugh along the way! The prices are very competitive and I highly recommend them the next time you are locked out! read more

Fast quick service, had to wait a bit for him to show up but I think he charged me a little less for it, would definitely recommend them for a chipped car key read more

They are very polite, knowledgeable, and helpful. I have a next to impossible to find key, and he made me a copy and told me to take it and try it out! I came back for 10 more after that. Highly recommended for fantastic customer service. I travel from East Garfield Park just to give them business. read more

This Chicago Locksmith is AWESOME what a lifesaver! This guy was AMAZING! I've never written an on line review before, but I had to after this experience. I think the guy's name was Jose. He got to me in less than 20 minutes. I drive a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. I was out the other day shopping when somehow I misplaced my car keys. It was a Saturday night I'm at North Riverside Mall. I called about 4 different locksmith places and no one was able to make my car keys because it has a "CHIP" inside. The security guard at the mall suggested I Goggle CAR LOCKSMITH and who is #1 Omega Locksmith so I called them was quoted a price over the phone and we agreed. Jose came out and was done in less than 30 minutes. Thank you Jose @ Omega Locksmith read more

I called to get a pair of remotes reprogrammed for my car and was told that they could take care of it in the afternoon. I was asked to call back before coming by. I called at the arranged time and was told that the locksmith had been called away to another job and would call me back in half an hour to make other arrangements. I never heard from them again. The cost to program two remotes was going to be seventy dollars. I ended up going to Transponder City who were fantastic, got the job done within a few minutes, and charged forty dollars for the pair of them. Give those guys a call if you need your transponder keys programmed, they were great. read more

Nobody likes to call the locksmith, but this husband and wife team made the crappy experience of losing my chipped Honda Element keys as pleasant as possible. They were nice, on-time, fast and reasonable. What more could you ask for? read more

All I can say is amazing! Love this guy! Called about my car keys getting reprogrammed. .i had one working and ordered a new one on amazon.for $25 and.i did this because the dealership was going to charge me $120 for a new key and then $160 to get programmed . Dealerships are a ripoff! It saved me a couple hundred dollars! A little hard to locate but I was turning around to park in a BP gas station and his van was right there...and waiting for me..it took him 7 min .to cut my key and program. ..damn love this guy. Most places say 30-45 min...I wouldn't even ever consider any other locksmith! Very professional and nice! I'm from the northwest side and my husband didn't want me to go to the neighborhood. .but I love checking out all the neighborhoods.and im gkad i did .everything was super cool there and such a cute neighborhood! Don't ever go anywhere else! read more

These guys were great. Programmed me a new key for my Prius at half the price the dealer was asking for. Very professional and well done work. Would definitely recommend. read more

I am extremely sadden about the poor service I received from Omega. I was given a task to find a locksmith to replace some locks throughout our office. I called a couple of companies before I decided on Omega. At the time the company seem like the perfect fit. Unfortunately it was not meant to be. The tech was late at our first estimate meeting but gave good service once he arrived. I called back later that evening for the tech to meet with my boss and the appointment was set. The tech pulled a no call no show. Yet I still gave him another opportunity to correct that missed appointment with a reschedule for today (1/17/20) and still a no show. When I called the office the manager answered, did not say hello and just started rapidly talking says "I don't think it was meant for us to link up today." "I called the tech but he's not answering....I don't know what to tell you." Tell me you apologize, tell me let me make this right, because what you told me is you don't want my business. Thank you for changing locks on my google search and locking yourself out. read more

BE CAREFUL! At first I was impressed with Jose's locksmith work. He said everything was done. However, on day after he created my new car key, I HAD TO SPEND OVER $1,000 TO REPLACE MY ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAUSE THE MECHANIC SAID IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. I have left several messages and sent several emails, but have never heard back. Weeks and months have passed. It was an expensive key since I paid $250 for his Omega's work plus another $1,000! read more

My purse was stolen along with the only keys to my 2005 Honda Pilot. Jose from Omega was prompt and professional he laser cut two keys for me and had me back in my car in no time. His price was by far the best that I had been quoted. I would highly recommend him read more

I have never yelped about anything before but I am moved to recommend this locksmith to everybody. Not only were they fast, pleasant, and reasonably priced but they also quoted me a rate before they showed up. I have dealt with other locksmiths who swindle you by selling you low and then charging you high once they arrive, a practice that preys on your desperation. I found this locksmith via yelp and couldn't be happier. Thanks Omega. I can drive again! read more

Received an automated response but never a human response. Went with another locksmith who responded immediately.

As always I'm a very forgetful person. Unfortunately I loose things very easily, so when the first day of lollapalooza approached, I wasn't ready. I ended up loosing my bag that carried my wallet and keys. I called Saturday morning explaining to Jose about my situation and asked him to make a copy of Jeep 1994 Wrangler. He was so professional, and really handy! My key was made in record time. I still even had time to enjoy the concert. I will for sure go to him whenever I need to. I can't thank him enough! read more

I spoke to several companies in the Chicago area searching for a locksmith that could replace a key to VW Golf. Omega replied immediately, and they were able to give me a direct quote with the information I provided them. The technician was extremely professional and fast. I would definitely use them for future services. Thanks Jose! read more

We had lost our van key & contacted Omega Locksmith. Jose came to the rescue with same day service. In addition, his estimate beat out the competitors. Had everything completed within 20 minutes, was very professional and did a great job. Definitely would recommend to family and friends. read more

Seriously awesome! Look no further! Dealership quoted me astronomical price and a 2 day wait. Omega changed car locks same day at quarter of dealers price. and they used original Honda fobs. They also re-key my house locks at no charge. One happy customer. Thank you omega! read more

Super fast service. So happy. I lost my keys last night they came out today , mde me a new set and were so helpful in working around my schedule. Just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your help. They even moved my car to make sure I wouldnt be trapped under a mountain of snow in the parking lot where it was. Thanks read more

I have a Prius, which, if you didn't know, is one of those cars that has about 50 different things preventing the car from being stolen, all attached to the keys. Unfortunately I lost them. The dealer wanted $1200 for new keys because they had to replace something in the engine, I said fuck that and called two other locksmiths, they both told me I needed to go to the dealer. Finally I called Omega and the guy comes out with his wife and gets me new keys that work **perfectly** within 20 minutes for $375... which is an incredible price considering the fact that everyone else said it had to be done specifically by the dealer... who was charging $1200 (which I was NOT going to pay). Not only did he do a good job but he's a sociable guy too-- fun to talk to and knows Chicago well. I'm only in town temporarily but if I was here longer I'd use Omega again. read more

I lost my car key for my 2010 Subaru and was in a bind to get a new key. I couldn't get the car to the dealership to get the new key made, so I needed someone who would be able to come to me and make a very specialized key. Jose came out and was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. It took about 2 and a half hours to trouble shoot the actual problem because the key is very specialized and there were special security. Jose stayed and resolved my problem and didn't charge me anything for his extra time there. I was very impressed by his capabilities, flexibility and knowledge. read more

Omega Locksmiths are fantastic! They have all the tools and computers to work on VWs (which are VERY tricky) and are extremely professional and friendly! I drove all the way from St. Charles - and it was worth the trip! If there was a SIX STARS option available, they would get it from me! Thanks for the excellent work! Dennis read more