Automotive Locksmith in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Mobile car locksmith for University Avenue, the medical district & Fifth Avenue

Locked out in Hillcrest? Between the hospitals, the shops and the nightlife, Hillcrest parking turns over fast - and keys get lost just as fast. Locked out near the medical center or on University Avenue? We come to your car and solve it there.

We make car keys on site for all makes and models: chip / transponder keys, remote head keys, fob keys, flip keys and smart keys, cut and programmed at your location in Hillcrest. We also unlock car doors and trunks, extract broken keys, and repair, re-key or replace door locks, trunk locks and ignition switches.

We know Hillcrest. We work the UC San Diego Hillcrest and Scripps Mercy parking structures, the Fifth Avenue and University Avenue meters, and every residential block in between. New keys are cut and programmed at your car in one visit. Every job is backed by our 90 day warranty.

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Locked Out In Hillcrest? We Come To You Fast

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Flat Rate Over The Phone - Free Quote - 90 Days Warranty

Car Locksmith Services in Hillcrest

Emergency Car Lockouts

From $65

Car door and trunk unlocking for all cars and trucks.

Replacement Car Keys

From $80

Mechanical (non-chip) keys cut on site while you wait.

Chip / Transponder Keys

From $85

Chip keys, fob keys and remote head keys cut and programmed at your car.

Smart Keys

From $200

Proximity and push-to-start smart keys for most makes and models.

Ignition Repair / Re-Key

From $79

Key won't turn? We fix, re-key or replace ignition cylinders on site.

Locks Changed / Re-Keyed

From $79

Door locks, trunk locks and glove compartment locks fixed or replaced.

Why Choose Us in Hillcrest?

  • Flat prices quoted over the phone - no surprises on arrival
  • Fast mobile service across Hillcrest, day or night
  • Keys cut & programmed on site - no towing to a dealer
  • 90 days warranty on all jobs
  • Licensed & insured expert car locksmiths
  • Lowest prices guaranteed

Hillcrest Areas We Cover

We cover University Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Washington Street, the hospital district and the Uptown blocks - plus the rest of San Diego and surrounding areas.

Nearby areas we also serve: Mission Hills North Park Bankers Hill Mission Valley

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can you reach Hillcrest?
We run a mobile service and Hillcrest is well inside our coverage area, alongside Mission Hills and North Park. Call (619) 399-3779 and we will give you a realistic arrival time for your exact spot before you commit to anything.
Can you open my car on a residential street or in a garage?
Yes. Street parking, apartment garages and driveways are where most of our Hillcrest calls happen. Give us the nearest cross-streets when you call and we will come to the car.
How much does a car lockout or a new key cost in Hillcrest?
Car unlocks start at $65, mechanical replacement keys at $80 and chip / transponder keys at $85, cut and programmed on site. We quote a flat rate over the phone before we head out - the price you hear is the price you pay.

Need A Car Key Made In Hillcrest?

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Fast Mobile Service - Keys Made On Site

Call Now (619) 399-3779