Frequently Asked Questions

Call DUP-A-KEY – we offer both mobile locksmith service throughout San Diego and a fully equipped shop location in San Diego. Whether you prefer to come to us or have us come to you, our experienced technicians will get you back on the road quickly.

Yes, DUP-A-KEY's professional locksmiths can make keys for most vehicle makes and models. Visit our San Diego locksmith shop for same-day service, or take advantage of our mobile locksmith service where we'll create your keys at your location.

At DUP-A-KEY, we use state-of-the-art key cutting machines and programming equipment at both our San Diego locksmith shop and in our mobile units. Our technicians can cut keys based on your lock's code or by examining the lock itself, ensuring a perfect fit every time.

DUP-A-KEY's experienced technicians typically complete car key cutting and programming within 30-45 minutes, whether at our San Diego locksmith shop or your location. Choose what's most convenient for you – visit our shop or let us come to you.

To work on locks and originate keys in San Diego, California, an individual must be a licensed locksmith with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. The State of California wants to keep an eye on us locksmiths. They're going to want a background check and some fingerprints too. To find out if the locksmith you have selected to use is legitimate, look on the BSIS website and verify the locksmith license status.

We have heard many customer stories about how a locksmith said it would be a mere $35 to lockpick the front door. The locksmith came out and charged an additional $200 to drill out the lock. $235 to drill the lock, and no replacement? That is poor locksmith service and a predatory practice that is frowned upon by Dup-A-Key locksmiths. We give you the full price over the phone. Keep in mind, on broken key calls especially, there may be more going on with the lock then what was discussed on the phone. If you need a lock repair, the price will be discussed, and a deal struck before lock service is rendered. Dup-A-Key locksmiths are skilled professionals that understand and value customer service.

These terms actually refer to the same thing – a key with an embedded security chip that communicates with your car's computer. At DUP-A-KEY, we can program transponder chip keys at our San Diego locksmith shop or with our mobile service for most vehicle makes and models.

Yes, DUP-A-KEY can program key fobs at a fraction of dealership costs. Choose between visiting our well-equipped San Diego locksmith shop or having our mobile locksmith service come to your location – both options provide professional programming at competitive prices.

At DUP-A-KEY, key fob programming typically costs between $75-$150, significantly less than dealership prices. We provide upfront pricing whether you visit our San Diego locksmith shop or use our mobile service, and can give you an exact quote over the phone.

DUP-A-KEY can create and program a new key fob from scratch using our specialized programming equipment. Visit our San Diego locksmith shop for same-day service, or let our mobile technicians come to you – either way, we'll verify ownership and complete the service professionally.