I have had issues from lost keys to lock outs to fobs not working or connecting to my car. He is the best HANDS DOWN! AND HONEST! truly thankful for his help! God bless ya Toad! I highly recommend him! read more

Very friendly and professional service and attitude. Advised me to get the key code from Dealership to save money. Highly recommended for any keys related services. read more

Its always a frustrated time when you lose your keys. You expect and want service now. I feel for tbe types of calls he gets on a daily expecting now service. He's only one man and with his fair and honest pricing it keeps him busy. I have to remind my self. Toad didn't lose my keys, I did. He might not zap and appear in seconds, be patient to, he's old (haha) but he will get up taken care of correctly no BS prices and fees. He's my #1 to call every few months .. I hate keys! read more

Toad's Lock and Key - Found car keys - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Grumpy old guy was cussing at me for asking about a cabinet key. If you don't like abusive behavior, then stay clear.

I had a 'stuck' ignition on my older Honda (a known issue for my make and model). I contacted my regular mechanic. He said I needed an 'automotive locksmith', and recommended Toad's. I called, and explained my problem. The 'gentlemen' I spoke to was very gruff and unfriendly. He said I needed to "get a real mechanic", and that if he had to come out and service my car, that he was going to "charge me through the roof!". They may be great service providers, but I didn't appreciate the unprofessional attitude of the employee I spoke with. I had no trouble finding another service provider that took great care of my problem. I can't recommend Toad's, based solely on very poor customer interaction. read more

He came out super fast and had made us a replacement remote entry key in under ten minutes at our doorstep. Amazing service!

Spoke to owner about programming key and he said he would rather rub hot peppers in his eye than work on an Audi.

always straight to the point and very bluntly honest best key guy in town hands down !

Worst experience of my life. The Key guy Horace Seal "Toad" was rude. Not only did my key quit working one week later and now he wont take my calls and fix it. He yelled at me and said hed loose to much money if he warrantied his work. After telling my neighbor about the problem I'm having he told me this guy made a copy to his nephews car and the car never started and is at the dealer because his new car wont run and this business has no insurance to cover it. Also look up Horace Seal on the kern superior court website. read more

Excellent service very fast. Very reasonably priced Will use again in the future. Very friendly and knowledgeable about his job read more

Very rude was told straight up that he would charge me $200 for the simple fact that he really didnt want to do it because he had just came from my side of town and didnt want to come back this way. Was told that he would do it tomorrow if i really needed a key. read more

This guy was so awesome helpful and fast. My purse was stolen and he was able to get me a key for my car quickly

My only key bent and wouldn't go in the ignition. I was so stressed out and to top it off it was a Sunday. Not only did the locksmith come to my rescue within an hour, hour and a half-- he actually came to my work and delivered my key. So thankful for the help I received and am definitely referring Toads Lock and Key to family, friends, and even strangers! :) read more

He is such a nice guy and he went out of his way to help me. Been doing service with him for years and I'm 50 now

Fast and reliable. They are mobile so they can meet you when in jam like I was. James took the time to walk me through the process and showed where the wafers were worn out. James explained why it it wears out and set me up to so it doesnt do it again. Even the little things from give me the right key ring so i dont break the keys as easily. And have me the codes so he can cut keys for me later quickly. Highly recommend. read more

Great service and communication after car keys were stolen. Arrived at 9pm. Reprogrammed our Mazda for two fobs, changed ignition on our truck, provided new keys and fobs, explained everything well--within about an hour. Very reasonable, mobile, friendly service. read more

Extremely fast, friendly service and a fair price!!! You can't ask for more. This is the man to use.

Very knowledgeable and quick. Was able to pre-program our factory key fobs in record time and went out of his way to meet us. Reasonable prices as well great customer service. read more

My son left keys in trk and locked it i called to get my trk open this dumbass tells me call someone else because im going to charge the hell out of you what kind of business is this smh would not recommend read more

The service was quick and amazing! The woman who made my key was extremely detailed and thorough. It was beyond easy to get a key made.

What a great deal he hooked me up with a chip key ..and was super fast. Thanks so much for your great service.

Went to valley plaza to get my two car keys programmed, the machine wasn't working so the gentleman recommended "Toad's Lock and Key" since he couldn't get the job done. My husband and I arrive at the location, the old man with gray hair ended up being a rude ass and mentioned he wasn't sure if he could program them, but would "charge us up the ass" if he was able to program them , which caused us to leave instead of getting any work done from him. I was convinced the nice gentleman from valley plaza wouldn't recommend someone with such shitty service, so I called the number for "toads lock and key" just in case it wasn't the right pop up truck we originally went to, turns out it was the same place and the old man is the brother in law to the guy who owns this company , I was informed by the owner when he answered the phone. So I mentioned how rude the old man was (I believe his name was Rick) , just for the owner to tell me "well it's because he doesn't like programming other people's keys. You people have to understand that we lose around $2,000-$4,000 just by programming other people's keys." That doesn't justify being rude as fuck to paying customers , you're still making your money either way, are you not ? So why choose to be rude and run easy money away ? Only reason I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 is because the owner mentioned he or his daughter would be willing to do the job , just on certain days when they work and not when the old man is there. I think they'd do better without the old man being rude to everyone who chooses to bring their own keys to get programmed . Only way I would ever consider going back to that place is if that old man isn't there . Currently on my way to a locksmith who actually has manners and offers good customer service . ***update, got both keys programmed for $60 total , took less than 5 minutes, guy was very professional! We went to "Kern Keys" *** read more

Toad's is the best in town. always reliable and always does great work.

These guys are great - fast, responsive, and well-priced. We needed a replacement key for our new car, which came without a spare. The Dodge dealership quoted me an arm and a leg just for the key, and tacked on a programming charge. Toad's service can do chip-key programming, and they have a mobile service in addition to their stationary truck site on Union & Belle Terrace. Toad charged me about 1/4 of what the Dodge dealer charged and made and programmed the new key in less than 10 minutes. Very polite, straightforward, pleasant. I highly recommend that anyone needing locksmithing services, ESPECIALLY chip-keys for cars, contact these folks. Toad said he'd been in business for 30 years - and the kicker is, I found out about him from ANOTHER locksmith who doesn't do the programming. Thanks Toad! read more

Helped me program my key to my car . Professional and ethical.. Economy prices as well!!!

I needed help with getting a new key for my car. My last keys chip fell out and I couldn't find it. And I had no other spare. I contacted Toad's Lock and Key. James had came out explained all that he was going to do. It was all done with in minutes! He was very friendly, professional and informative. I then contacted him again the following day to see if he can cut and program another key for me. And again, he replied quickly and he got it done. James was very helpful and I am thankful!! read more

I came here and was helped by two young ladies. When I arrived I asked for 2 key duplicates. They said it would take a few minutes. I asked if they could take credit card they said no, but told me there was a nearby gas station and casino that had ATMs. I said fine. I was in a hurry because I had an appointment at my sons school. I went to the ATM their ATM was down. I ran over to the casino their internet was down! Ugh I ran back to the key place to tell them that I would just come back later for the keys because I couldn't get any cash, and by now I was running late for my sons appt. They then said "we'll we DO have a card reader, we will just let you pay by card." IF THEY HAD A CARD READER THE ENTIRE TIME WHY DID THEY MAKE ME RUN AROUND BACK AND FORTH WASTING TIME ONLY TO TELL ME : "we do have a card reader"?? What should have been a 5 min process turned into a stressful 20 min of wasted time!! I got my keys but Needless to say I was late for my appt!! Not the way to treat customers! read more

Fast and friendly!! I have used them several times as my kids have a habit of losing their keys! Charges a fourth of the price for chipped keys compared to the dealerships. read more