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If the plastic shell of your remote key is broken from the metal, in San Diego, Dup-A-Key locksmiths can duplicate a new key shell from your broken metal key, and put the electronics of the old key into the new key. San Diego locksmiths replace car keys and program car remote keys. Our Pacific Beach locksmith trucks can drive to your location and replace your car key on site.

Don't pay dealer prices and tow your car. We can come to you in San Diego to replace your key. We duplicate and program car chip keys at our Pacific Beach locksmith shop. Call for a quote. San Diego locksmiths replace car remotes and program car remote keys in Pacific Beach. Pacific Beach locksmiths can drive to your San Diego location and replace your car key on site.

At our Pacific Beach locksmith shop, we can program a new car remote for you while you wait. San Diego locksmiths replace high security laser cut sidewinder car keys. Our Pacific Beach locksmith trucks can drive to your location and replace your laser cut car key.
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Dup-A-Key is a local, family owned and operated San Diego mobile locksmith service. We specialize in car key and remote key programming, high security laser cut sidewinder keys, and car ignition repair service throughout San Diego. We also have a Pacific Beach locksmith shop and key duplication center on Garnet Avenue and Haines Street.
San Diego locksmiths duplicate car keys, car chip keys remote keys, laser cut keys, motorcycle keys, change house locks and keys and repair car ignitions. Call Dup-A-Key to set a time to make spare car keys. Pacific Beach locksmiths duplicate cool house keys, make spare car keys, replace car chip keys, duplicate and program car remotes at our Pacific Beach locksmith shop.
Call Dup-A-Key and our experienced Pacific Beach locksmiths can come to your San Diego location, remove that broken key, and make you new keys. If your key is worn or broken, and a duplicate key won't cut it, bring both pieces of the broken key in to our Pacific Beach key shop and we can replace your worn or broken key with a new key cut to factory specifications.
Reviews (19)
Claire C.
Claire C.
Jan 30, 2022
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Great customer service: intelligent, friendly and courteous staff from start to finish. Cozy waiting area with sofa, coffee, water and magazines. Also a great location for wandering around while you wait and just a few blocks from the beach!! I had a duplicate car key that a puppy chewed and I'm sure I saved lots of money and time vs. the potential dealership hassle. I had a great experience here.
Glenn M.
Glenn M.
Jan 29, 2022
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Dealt with my issue quickly, expertly and efficiently. The only thing was the price - $175 for a duplicate car key!!? Seems kinda expensive - but maybe it's a bargain when the dealer asks $75 more?
Cindy S.
Cindy S.
Jan 03, 2022
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Went there for duplicate keys for older chevy's and they had what we needed, and were fast. Polite and friendly and they had coffee, which made me happy.
Me Y.
Me Y.
Dec 31, 2021
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Always come to these guys when I have a problem at home or at the shop. They are family owned and always super nice can't recommend them enough. Thank you for years of great service.
Camila C.
Camila C.
Dec 31, 2021
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I want to take my time and thank this place for the service I received today. What a day I was having!!! But I'm glad google showed me this place and the service was beyond the expectations. Thank you for the service and happy new year!!
Paul M.
Paul M.
Dec 11, 2021
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Keyfob for my Honda Accord suddenly stopped working. Tried several new batteries, no luck. Honda service wanted to charge me $250 for a replacement. Took it to Dup-A-Key and they were able to figure out what was wrong with it in about 3 minutes. A few bucks for a fresh (better) battery later, I was out the door a happy customer. Would highly recommend this company to anyone!
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Cami Opal Love-Udan
Dec 03, 2021
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Love these guys! They are efficient and great price for their value 😃💗 Good Vibes from the people and the moment you enter the shop 😎
Sara N.
Sara N.
Nov 20, 2021
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Came right when they opened and the gentleman who worked there took my key immediately and made a copy of it in seconds. He was very sweet and helpful. I would definitely come back here again to copy more keys.
Anthony Olivares
Anthony Olivares
Nov 14, 2021
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Awesome customer service. Needed a house key copied. Was helped out quickly and I was on my way home.
Alexa R.
Alexa R.
Nov 04, 2021
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I got my car keys stolen and needed a replacement. I called my dealership first, giving me a price of ~$750, and they could only do a fob even though all I needed was a key. I would have also had to tow my car there. I called Dup-A-Key, and their prices were far below the dealership. They also have an option to just get the key that still works with the engine if you don't want the whole fob. AND I didn't have to tow my car there, they came to me! Derek assisted me and was very friendly and quick. Dup-A-Key saved me a lot of time and money. I highly recommend them and will be going back
Kevin Snyder
Kevin Snyder
Oct 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Awesome store with fantastic staff! Came in a few minutes after close and they were still helpful and duplicated my keys ON THE HOUSE. If you ever lose a key or need help with anything like that, I would 100% recommend this place!!!
Michael L.
Michael L.
Oct 10, 2021
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The owner is a great guy who just gets it done....old school meaning he wants to meet your needs in a professional ethical way...he just knows how to repair locks and make sure you understand how to keep your lock working. He is the 5 star lock pro on the west side for sure.
Mark R.
Mark R.
Sep 07, 2021
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Vince really took good care of me. Duplicated a car key with a chip. He completed the job very fast and at the best price I could find after calling 5 other locksmiths.
Best price and very fast.
Mike Mccue
Mike Mccue
Sep 06, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Got there info from former employee at Lake Tahoe. He said they are the best and they are. Darrick who is new to the business did a great job installing 4 Baldwin handle hardware and keying all the same. Vince coordinated the effort. Very satisfied
J. B.
J. B.
Jun 19, 2021
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Westin (Weston) was just amazing! Customer service, integrity, helpfulness and knowledge. I will return and recommend all to this key shop. A great business and value that I took a chance on connecting and trusting them! So happy with the results. Thank you. May you stay in business for a long, long time!!
Daniel Lucas
Daniel Lucas
Apr 16, 2021
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I brought my ignition off my 25 year old KTM dual sport that I had lost the key to. These guys were able to make an impression and cut a new one for me in just a few hours! Will definitely be coming back for all my key needs! Thanks!
Cassidy T.
Cassidy T.
Jan 21, 2021
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This place is great! A ton of key design options, super affordable, fast and friendly. Was happy with my experience! Leaving a review because times are rough and small businesses deserve all the credit they can get
Tim A.
Tim A.
Dec 31, 2020
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Absolutely struggled to cut a standard key for the exotic car known as the *Mazda 3* What an exotic car, must have really taxed their skills as locksmiths.

As in not program, just simply cut an OEM key blank I provided to match the other OEM key I provided.

We aren't talking about a challenging application here, this is a standard key with a few bumps down the outside of both sides of the spine. Not a laser key or a transponder deal.

Almost 20 minutes of cutting grinding and filing and now it kinda works. My other original key works flawlessly.

Don't waste your time on these guys
Les S.
Les S.
Dec 22, 2020
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I had replaced the dead batteries in my Lexus key fobs correctly (I thought) but then the remote entry system wouldn't work with either one. I suffered with it for over a month before PB Foreign recommended this place, conveniently located next to the iconic Mr. Frostie in PB.

I walked in and Vince looked at my keys and said "The batteries are dead". I said, no I just replaced them. He repeated "The batteries are dead" then said "it's $10.78. You want 'em?". I said yes, figuring this was at least a first step to a complicated, expensive process