Did you lose your car key and you are worried about who may have the key to your car? Losing your car keys or having them stolen can be risky. Rekeying or resetting your vehicle’s locks and ignition is essential to protect your car.
Busy Bees specializes in lost/stolen car key rekey and replacement services in San Diego County and Western Riverside County, including San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, San Marcos, Temecula, Murrieta and beyond.
We are a full-service locksmith company serving San Diego County and Western Riverside County since 2005. Busy Bees is proud to be one of the best locksmiths in the area. We have specialist locksmiths, including automotive locksmiths for car and motorcycles.
Why Choose Busy Bees?
🔑 Local & Trusted: Serving since 2005 with multiple shops
🛡️ Licensed & Insured: CA LCO #6440, CA Contractor C28 License #974438
🚐 Fast Response: 30+ mobile vans for quick service
💵 Honest Pricing: Clear quotes. Fair rates every time
⭐ Top-Rated by Customers: Thousands of 5-star reviews
🏡 Family-Owned & Operated
🚐 Automotive Experts: Car keys, remotes & more
Our automotive locksmith team includes highly experienced car locksmiths, including experts who can make keys for select high-end cars that most auto locksmiths cannot. Get mobile car locksmith services anywhere in San Diego County as well as Western Riverside County.
Beware of using a locksmith that offers ‘too good to be true’ pricing. Don’t get scammed. Get the whole price upfront! Our prices are competitive with other honest locksmiths in the area. If the locksmith you call cannot give you a set price up front for your stolen car key rekey and replacement service, RUN!!!
Don’t Tow Your Car — We Come to You!
Save on towing as well as car keys. A car dealer may require replacing all of the locks and ignition on the car. We can rekey your car locks and ignition to secure it after loss of key from theft or misplacement of keys.
Our mobile car locksmith services are available in the following areas:
- San Diego County: San Diego, Chula Vista, Santee, Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside, and Beyond
- Riverside County: Murrieta, Temecula, Hemet, Perris, Corona, Winchester, Wildomar, and Beyond
Lost/Stolen Car Key Rekey & Replacement in San Diego County & Western Riverside County
If your car was not transponder equipped and you lost your key, whoever finds your key can get in and drive away with your car. We can rekey the locks on your car so that keys is worthless to whoever found it.
If your car is transponder equipped, you are in luck. We may be able to simply erase the lost key. However, if you do not rekey the locks the person that has your old key can still get in to your car. We recommend rekeying your car for piece of mind, but you can also get your car’s ECU reprogrammed as a cheaper alternative.
We provide stolen / lost car key replacement service in all of San Diego County, Western Riverside County and nearby locations.
Our stolen car key replacement and rekeying service is available for most makes and models, including the following: Acura, Audi, BMW (pre-1995), Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet (Chevy), Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes Benz (pre-1995), Mercury, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche keys- Pre 1997, Saab, Saturn, Subaru,Toyota, Volkswagen (VW), Volvo (pre-1999), Classic car keys & many more.
Other car locksmith services we provide in San Diego (CA) and nearby areas:
- Car Lockouts
- New Car Keys Made
- Car Remotes Programmed
- Broken Car Keys Removed & Repaired
- Car Locksmith Services
As a family-owned and operated locksmith, Busy Bees is dedicated to serving the local community. We truly believe in great customer service so that you feel welcome and comfortable. Our locksmiths are professional and friendly. Don’t risk your safety with unlicensed locksmiths.
Multiple Locations: We have our shops at multiple locations in San Diego County & Riverside County. Our San Diego shop is located at 1747 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego CA 92101. Our Chula Vista shop is located at 386 East H. St. Suite 209. Chula Vista, CA 91910. We also have our locksmith shops in Mission Valley (Fairmount Avenue), Escondido (250 Woodward Ave, Suite C, Escondido, CA 92025) and Santee (9113 Mission Gorge Rd, Suite A, Santee, CA 92071).
Mobile Locksmith Service: When you need on-site assistance for your lock troubles, let our expert locksmiths come to you. We provide fast and reliable mobile service in the area.
PLEASE NOTE: Some works require prior appointment. Please call at 619-733-0172 to schedule a time for a specialist to be onsite to take care of you.
I lost my car keys or they were stolen. What should I do?
If your keys are lost or stolen, the safest option is to rekey your car. This ensures that old keys can no longer be used to unlock or start your vehicle. Our locksmiths can rekey locks or reset the car’s computer system for complete protection.
Can you make a new car key after rekeying?
Yes. After rekeying, we can cut and program a brand-new key for your car. This works whether you need just one replacement or multiple spares.
How is rekeying different from replacing the locks?
Rekeying changes the internal mechanism of your car locks so the old key won’t work, while replacing locks means installing entirely new hardware. Rekeying is usually faster and more affordable.
Will rekeying work for modern cars with chips or fobs?
Yes. For modern vehicles, rekeying often involves reprogramming the car’s computer system to deactivate the lost/stolen keys and syncing new transponder keys or fobs.
How quickly can you help if I’m locked out with no key?
We offer emergency locksmith services. Our mobile locksmiths can come to your location, unlock your car, and rekey or program a new key on the spot.
What areas do you serve for rekeying lost or stolen car keys?
We serve all of San Diego County and Western Riverside County, including major cities like San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, and Lake Elsinore.
Will my insurance cover the cost of car rekeying?
Check with your insurance to see if they will help cover the cost of the rekeying of the car. We have worked with Geico, USAA, Progressive, AAA and more that will cover some or all of your cost for a new key and car rekeying. It’s worth a shot to check and see if you could get a reimbursement. Sometimes the companies want to send their own contracted locksmith companies out. You can decline and tell them you want us come out to do the work!