Honestly, Idan saved the day! I searched Yelp for a locksmith near me after my keys were accidentally run over by a car and mangled. I was stuck and unable to get my car started. I searched Yelp and reached out to the locksmith with the best reviews nearest my location. After a phone call and a few text exchanges, that locksmith ghosted me. Lucky for me because the next locksmith I tried was Idan. He was professional, friendly and kind. He went above and beyond. Not only did he fix my car key (my main concern), he hammered out my building and mailbox keys and (while I still likely need to replace the mailbox key), both worked. If you are ever in a bind that requires a locksmith, I would highly recommend Vain Locksmith. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He's honest and not only are his prices fair, he ultimately saved me money.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you Idan! read more

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I highly recommend Idan! We could not put the key in the ignition of our Honda Civic so I got estimates from 3 locksmiths. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Idan was reasonably priced and said he could start immediately, even on a Sunday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It turned out to be a difficult project and he needed a special tool but that did not stop him, he was able to find the tool after connecting with his network of locksmiths and he got us all squared away very quickly after that. We are going to have him come back out and complete some other items for us as well. I'm very glad we found him. read more

I recently had to evict someone from a property and needed to change the locks immediately. I called Vain and he said he could be there in 30 minutes. I texted the address and he did show up within 30 minutes! Really nice guy and it took him only 15-20 minutes to change all five locks on the house for under $300. Totally recommend and will call again if I need a locksmith in the future! read more

I would definitely recommend him service was prompt and on time [[HIGHLIGHT]]Charges were very reasonable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This man is polite, funny, and efficient. He came out the day I called him, was on time, and fixed my lock easily. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Charged less than I anticipated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great work! read more

Idan was very prompt and professional. I was locked out and he saved the day. He made a new fob for my Toyota Tacoma and a spare key so I could Have a key while I go surfing. I highly recommend him. He is a superstar! read more

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So I am very "type A" when it comes to hiring a service professional. I got quotes from no less than 15 different places when looking on marketplace for a locksmith to cut a new key for my 2015 Chevy sonic. About half of them ended up being scammers just collecting phone numbers, only four were able to give me a quote that was under $200. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This gentleman had the best price by about 40 bucks of anybody that I got a quote from.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I thought maybe it was going to be too good to be true, but He came out when scheduled, was really fast, efficient, friendly and professional. My key works great! Save yourself the couple hours that I spent and just call this guy!! read more

Exceptional service at a fair price! I recently needed a locksmith for a additional key and fob for my Toyota Scion. I was quoted $400 by other locksmiths. Then I found Vain Locksmith and I'm so glad I did. He arrived promptly, assessed the situation quickly, and completed the job efficiently. He was professional and courteous throughout the process. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Most importantly, his pricing was transparent and significantly more reasonable than any other quotes I received.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend their service to anyone in need of a reliable locksmith. read more

When you need a locksmith, Idan is your guy. He was extremely responsive to my initial reach out, wasn't pushy, and offered a very fair price compared to the other locksmiths I reached out to in San Diego. And he comes to you! He ran into a hiccup with reprogramming my car key (typical mercedez), but was able to find a quick solution. All done within an hour for a brand new car key. I highly recommend Idan! read more

this guy was fantastic, if you want an honest, hard working locksmith, look no further. reliable and on time, straightforward and transparent. this guy is top notch. i will never go anywhere else for my keys to be made for my car. Thanks a bunch Idan! we appreciate you! read more

Easy. Quick. Very kind dude. Getting his services again soon! I contacted him this morning and set up an appt in a few hours. read more

I needed a mobile locksmith to come to me to fix a car key that no longer worked. Idan answered my call immediately, made a same-day appointment, and came when he said he would. He even texted me in advance to let me know he was on the way! When he arrived, he quickly and successfully resolved the problem with my car key and left me better off than before: now I have TWO working keys! For payment, Idan was very flexible, able to accept a variety of payment methods. He was kind and professional throughout our interactions. I would definitely call Idan again for any locksmith jobs! Highly recommend. read more

I lost my key and desperately needed a replacement for my car. IDAN was such a great help!!! He was kind knowledgeable and completed the work in no time! Very efficient. Would recommend. Thank you IDAN read more

I called Vain Locksmith on a Friday afternoon in order to have an older stuck lock replaced. I figured I'd have to schedule for the following week. To my surprise Idan answered and assured me he could be at my place in twenty minutes and approximately 45 minutes later the job was complete. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I found Idan's rates to be reasonable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He was professional, courteous, efficient and pleasant to deal with. I would not hesitate in using Vain Locksmith in the future. read more

Excellent job! Called Idan (e-Don) and within 15 minutes he came to my property and changed the locks and door knobs on 3 different doors quickly! What a great guy! Give Idan a call on his cellphone at (760) 402 - 6673 and he will get to you immediately! You have a client for life now and highly recommend to any person seeking locksmith work! Thanks again Idan! You rock! read more

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I called Idan around 9 am and by 11 am, Idan had solved my problem. He was informative, thorough, fast, friendly, and effective. He replaced the locks on one of my doors and rekeyed it so that my master key works on all the locks now. I could not be happier that I called Idan! He does house locks and also car keys so call Aidan for all your key needs! read more

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He arrived less than 2 hours after I asked for a quote on Yelp, and opened our garage in about 5 minutes. Epic! read more

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This company is so fast and very nice. I was stuck in an area far from my home and needed to get to work but locked my keys in my car. Idan was polite quick and efficient in gaining access and sending me on my way all smiles and in time for work. The price was very economical too. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Mr. Idan. A+ I would recommend him if you are ever locked out anywhere in San Diego!! read more

Needed my front security screen door locks rekeyed on a Sunday ( of course ). Called Sunday afternoon about 2:00 and had new keys in my hand by 3:00. We're both located in Clairemont so he made it over fast. Fairly priced I think. The owner, Idan couldn't have been nicer- definitely recommend him! read more

Idan Vain is a friendly, professional and communicative business owner. He was able to service a spare key for my car and my home. So convenient to have his mobile services be able to provide different types of keys - he's a life saver! read more

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Of all the locksmiths I've called, from residential to auto, Idan provided the best service. His prices were reasonable compared to the other locksmiths who quoted me around the same price for aftermarket fobs on top of having to wait 3-4 hours. Told me he could get to me in about 45 minutes (it was 4pm) which he did, provided and programmed my key. Really nice guy, you can tell he's down to earth. I recommend and support small local businesses that aren't just trying to take your money. read more

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A wonderful family owned business and recommend to anyone in a pinch. Extremely polite, professional, and responded quickly to my situation. On top of everything, the price was great for the service and any other locksmith in the area would have charged me 2-3x for the same work. read more

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Idan came right away and provided excellent service without damaging my door lock. Price was good and he was quick.

Idan was so amazing! He made a remote and cut and programmed 2 keys for our used Lexus. Firstly, he's very friendly, he was 10 minutes early, he is so precise and I love that he was honest and straightforward. His prices were very reasonable and he went above and beyond for me. I have to say, I have never had better service or a locksmith that was not on up selling me and on time. read more

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Idan is great! I reached out asking for help to open my apartment door and his response was super quick. Took less than 5min to get the work done! I recommend him :) read more

Highly recommend Vain Locksmith. Great guy, service and he comes to you! Honest with very fair prices! I strongly suggest you give him a call if you need a key or remote replacement! Thank you Vain! read more

Super quick to reply and come and help out. Had to fix my door and it was perfectly done! Same day fix amazing. He's on my contact list now for good. read more

Highly recommend. Female writing this telling how I trust this guy. You can tell that he knows what he's doing. He tried to fix the lock that I have, but it's old hardware, so I need to go out and buy new hardware and I'll happily call him to install. Professional, very nice. I'm referring friends to him, and our complex needs a new locksmith. Absolutely five stars. End your search here. read more

Excellent service!!! I was leaving Walmart after I pay for my electricity bill and i was on my way to get someone to make me a new car key since I broke the only key for my car. So, I saw this guy at the parking lot of Walmart and he was about to leave. I asked him if he was able to made me a new car key but since I wasn't driving my infinity he followed me to my house that is like 15 minutes from my house. After a while he was able to made me the exact key and I was so happy that he did a great job. To be honest, this guy save my life and the price was fair. I really recommend this guy you won't regret it. read more

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I got completely locked out of my car while it was running late in the evening. I was able to contact this service and got an immediate response and was able to get back inside my car quickly. Super friendly, fast service during one of the most inconvenient events! read more

I have a Toyota Prius and my main fob key was lost. I found Idan on Craigslist and he was straight forward with the price, time, and not one bit pushy. He was quick to meet me at my vehicle and made quick work as he unlocked my vehicle and programmed my backup key to my car. He also changed out my house lock and I was very impressed on how professional and nice he was the whole time. He even game me a present at the end. Who does that? I would recommend him to anyone and I will continue to use his services over and over again. Thanks Idan!!! read more

Thanks for taking care of our family's front door situation in a prompt and professional manner. I will be recommending your services to anyone in the need. Thanks Garden of Eden! read more

Edan is the best in business. Called him for rekeying and he is there quickly. Highly recommended read more

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Idan is a true professional! I needed to replace my old key fob that was falling apart. I was able to set up a quick, same day appointment. He gave me a great deal for the service. He has a very efficient set up in his car. My husband was very impressed! I'm always skeptical of 5 star reviews but Idan really deserves it. read more

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I truly want to recommend Idan, I'm so impressed with him , my friend lost her key at the beach , and we realized it by the time we got to her house. I looked on line for a near by Locksmith , and open door locksmith answered right away and send Idan Within 20 min, Very professional , opened the front door extremely quick . Great sense of humor , respectful , which relieved our stress and discomfort we were at . Highly recommend . read more

Idan made my life so much easier! I locked my keys in the car and he was here within 15 minutes and the job only took him about 1 minute. He was friendly, fast, and offered me a great deal! I would definitely recommend using him over any other locksmith! Thanks Idan :) read more

Great service, quick response, honest, reliable and reasonable! 100% recommend this company.

Needed a new key fob programmed and an emergency key cut for my new car. Edan hooked me up with a package deal that can't be beat. Easy to work with, fast and cost effective. Getting it all at the stealership would have cost me 4X as much. Hit them up for good service and great pricing. Highly recommend. read more

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Idan was very technical, punctual and quality of work was excellent. Re- programmed my keys with speed. Thanks so much!

Idan has helped me on numerous occasions. He is extremely accommodating, always on time, and his prices are very reasonable. His business is mobile, which makes doing business with him very easy. You won't meet a nicer person, more appreciative person who truly enjoys what he does for a living. read more