Auto Locksmith
San Francisco
San Francisco
Lost keys, broken ignition, transponder programming, dead fob? Our licensed mobile auto locksmiths arrive in 15 to 30 minutes anywhere in San Francisco. Upfront pricing. No tow needed.
I locked my keys in the car right before a meeting in SoMa. They had a tech to me in 18 minutes, popped the door open with zero damage, and even cut me a backup key on the spot. Honest pricing, friendly, way better than calling a tow truck.
Quotes are confirmed before any work begins. No hidden fees. No bait-and-switch. The price you hear on the phone is what you pay.
Final price depends on year, make, model, and key technology. We confirm the all-in quote before we start.
Mention any code below when you call (415) 854-4164 to lock in your discount. One coupon per visit. Cannot be combined.
All coupons valid for San Francisco service-area customers only. Mention code at time of booking. One coupon per visit. Cannot be combined with other offers. Final price confirmed on-site before any work begins.
From everyday key cuts to factory-grade transponder programming. One call, one tech, one truck. We arrive with cutting machines, programmers, and chip blanks.
Lost or broken keys cut, coded, and programmed for any year, make, or model.
Standard · Transponder · RemoteSmart keys, push-to-start fobs, and proximity remotes coded to your VIN.
All major brands supportedStuck or broken ignitions diagnosed, extracted, rebuilt, or replaced on-site.
No towing requiredKeys locked inside? Mobile non-destructive entry, doors and trunks, in under 10 minutes.
No damage guaranteedNeed a spare? Same-day cuts and chip duplicates so you always have a backup.
Same-day sparesLost track of who has a copy? We rekey door cylinders so old keys stop working.
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Every job is run by a Bay Area technician who lives and works here, drives a fully-stocked mobile van, and knows the difference between a Civic transponder and a 2024 BMW comfort access fob without Googling it.
Standard, transponder, remote, smart proximity, push-to-start. We carry the blanks, the programmer, and the patience.
Cutting machine, programmer, OBD-II tools, ignition kit, lockout tools, and chip blanks for almost every make and model on the road.
$1M general liability and a 90-day workmanship warranty on every key, fob, and ignition. No dealer markup, no tow bill.
No appointments. No tow trucks. No dealer waiting room. Here's how a typical job runs in San Francisco.
Tell us your year, make, model, and the situation. We confirm the upfront price before we dispatch.
The closest mobile tech rolls out with the right blanks, cutting machine, and programmer. ETA: 15 to 30 min.
Cut. Code. Program. Test. Most jobs finish on the spot, in your driveway, lot, or curbside.
We hand you a working key, a printed receipt, and a 90-day workmanship warranty. Done.
No bait-and-switch. We confirm an all-in quote before we send a tech. Most calls are answered within 30 seconds, day or night.
We'll call you back within 60 seconds.
A licensed tech will reach out from (415) 854-4164 in under 60 seconds.
📞 Or call us right nowReal customers, real situations: Mission lockouts, Sunset key replacements, ignition rebuilds in SoMa parking garages.
"Locked my keys in the car at the Marina. They had a tech there in 22 minutes, popped it open with no damage, and the price matched the phone quote exactly."
"Ford dealer wanted three days and $580 to make a new transponder key. These guys made one in my driveway in Noe Valley for less than half. No tow."
"Ignition wouldn't turn on my Civic. They diagnosed it on the spot in the SoMa garage, replaced the cylinder, and reprogrammed the key. Saved me a tow."
Cuts, programs, lockouts, ignition rebuilds: from inside the van to curbside in the Sunset, Marina, and SoMa. Tap any photo to enlarge.
Key cutting
Fob programming
Same-day handover
Non-damaging lockout
Ignition rebuild
Mobile, anywhere in SF
Centered in San Francisco, we serve the surrounding neighborhoods every day. If you're in the Bay, we'll get to you.
Most jobs in San Francisco are reached in 15 to 30 minutes from the moment you call. Outer-bay or peak-traffic windows may run slightly longer; we always give a real ETA before dispatch.
Yes. We cut keys from VIN and program transponder, smart, and proximity keys without an original. Bring your driver's license and proof of registration so we can verify ownership.
Standard mechanical keys start around $99. Transponder keys, remote keys, and proximity smart keys vary by year, make, and model. We confirm an all-in price on the phone before we dispatch.
Yes: Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Subaru, Tesla, and most luxury and exotic brands. If yours is rare, mention it on the call so we bring the right blanks.
Yes, our technicians are fully licensed, insured, and bonded. We carry $1M general liability. Receipts and credentials are available on request.
Every key, fob, and ignition repair includes a 90-day workmanship warranty. If anything fails on our work, we come back at no charge.
Mobile auto locksmiths across San Francisco, 24 hours a day. Average arrival 15 to 30 minutes.
📞 (415) 854-4164This Privacy Policy describes how Auto Locksmith San Francisco ("we", "us") handles personal information collected through this landing page at local.autolocksmithsanfrancisco.com.
Information we collect: Name, phone number, vehicle, service requested. Submitted via our quote form. We also collect IP address, browser, referring URL, and Google Ads click identifiers (gclid, utm parameters) for ad measurement.
How we use it: Solely to call you back about your service request, dispatch a technician, and follow up on the job. We do not sell, rent, or share your contact information with third parties.
Cookies & analytics: Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics drop standard advertising and measurement cookies. You can opt out via your browser settings or Google's Ad Settings page.
Security: Submissions are sent over HTTPS to our CRM (LeadTrack). Stored data is encrypted at rest.
Contact: Questions? Call (415) 854-4164.
By submitting the quote form or calling (415) 854-4164, you agree to the following terms.
Service area: San Francisco and surrounding San Francisco Bay Area cities (Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, Pacifica, San Mateo, South San Francisco).
Quotes: All phone quotes are estimates based on year, make, model, and key technology. Final price is confirmed on-site before any work begins. No bait-and-switch.
Coupons: Discount code SFKEY25 entitles you to $25 off any single car-key, lockout, or ignition service. One coupon per visit. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be mentioned at time of booking.
Warranty: 90 days workmanship warranty on every key, fob, and ignition repair. We will return at no charge if our work fails within that period.
Arrival window: Average 15 to 30 minutes within San Francisco. Outer-Bay or peak-traffic conditions may extend ETA. We confirm a real ETA before dispatch.
Limitation of liability: Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the service performed. We are not responsible for pre-existing damage to vehicles, locks, or ignitions.