Car Lockout Service in San Diego

Keys locked in the car, in the trunk, or lost somewhere between the store and the parking lot? Key One Locksmith opens locked cars, trucks and SUVs anywhere in San Diego County, day or night.

We use proper lockout tools made to open vehicles without damaging the door, the window or the paint, so you can get back on the road quickly.

Car Lockout Situations We Handle

• Keys locked inside the car
• Keys locked in the trunk
• Key fob dead and the door will not unlock
• Door lock jammed or the key will not turn
• No key at all: we can open the car and make a new key on the same visit

If a child or a pet is locked inside a hot car, call 911 first, then call us.

What to Have Ready

Tell us the make, model and year of the vehicle and your exact location. For your protection, we ask for ID and proof that the vehicle is yours before we open it.

How It Works

1. Call us and tell us where the car is and what happened.
2. A technician drives to your location.
3. We confirm the car is yours with your ID and registration.
4. We open the car with non-destructive tools and check the lock works.

Why Drivers Choose Key One

• Mobile service. We come to your car at home, at work or in a parking lot.
• Open 24/7. Nights, weekends and holidays.
• Trusted locally. Rated 4.9 stars from more than 1,150 Google reviews. See what customers say.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will opening my car cause damage?

We use professional lockout tools designed to open vehicles without damage. We do not force doors or break windows.

Can you open the trunk?

Yes. We open trunks and hatchbacks as well as doors.

What if my keys are lost, not locked inside?

We can open the car and make a new key at the same visit. See car key replacement.

Do you work at night?

Yes. We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Areas We Serve

We cover all of San Diego County, including Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa, Chula Vista, downtown San Diego, La Jolla, Poway and every other area we serve.

Call Key One Locksmith

Call (619) 960-8463 with your car’s year, make and model and your location. Related services: car key replacement, key fob replacement.