Car Locksmith in Bakersfield, CA

Car key programming, emergency lockouts, and key replacement. Mobile service — we come to you.

24/7 Service Mobile License LCO8117
661-747-5812

Locally Owned by Tanner B

Licensed automotive locksmith service based at 4040 Easton Drive, Suite 2, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Call us directly at 661-747-5812 for car key replacement, programming, spare keys, or lockout help. We confirm your vehicle details and quote before arranging service.

About our business

Mobile service: 24/7

Call for current availability and an arrival estimate.

Shop service: by appointment only

Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. Call before visiting.

Services

Car Key Programming

Transponder keys, smart keys, and key fobs. Call to confirm your vehicle’s model-year compatibility.

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Emergency Lockout

Locked out? Mobile car lockout help starts at $85. Call for availability.

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Lost Key Replacement

Lost all your keys? Ask about mobile replacement for your vehicle.

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Our Work

Car locksmith starting prices

Starting prices

  • Most domestic vehicles with a turn-key ignition: from $175.
  • Most domestic vehicles with push-to-start: from $250.
  • Car lockouts: from $85.

These are starting prices, not a fixed quote for every vehicle. Tell us the year, make, model, key type, whether a working key remains, and your location. Confirm the total and what is included before authorizing work. Ask whether travel or after-hours charges apply. Imported vehicles need a vehicle-specific quote.

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Common questions

How much does a car key cost in Bakersfield?

Most domestic vehicles with a turn-key ignition start at $175; most domestic push-to-start vehicles start at $250. These are starting prices. The year, model, key type, and whether any working keys remain are needed for a specific quote. Imported vehicles require their own quote. Confirm the total and what is included before work begins.

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How much do you charge to unlock a car?

Car lockouts start at $85. Give us the vehicle details, exact location, and where the keys are so we can confirm the total quote and arrival estimate. Ask about any travel or after-hours charges before service.

Car lockout help

Are you open 24 hours?

Mobile locksmith service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In-shop service at 4040 Easton Drive, Suite 2 is by appointment only, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. Call 661-747-5812 before visiting.

Shop appointments and directions

Do I need an appointment to visit the shop?

Yes. In-shop services are by appointment only, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, at 4040 Easton Drive, Suite 2, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Call 661-747-5812 before coming so we can confirm your vehicle and the required key.

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Customer reviews

117 reviews across Google and Yelp

99 Google reviews · 18 Yelp reviews

Google checked Sep 8, 2026 · Yelp checked Sep 8, 2026

★★★★★Google
Big shoutout to David at Bakersfield Car Locksmith! He definitely went above and beyond to help me out with my car keys. He was…

Cedric Lyons

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★★★★★Yelp
Great job! Got an appointment right away for a hard to get made duplicate Jaguar key-got it made and was in and out quickly!…

Mary C.

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★★★★★Google
Amazing experience—highly recommend! They made a copy of my key for my 2003 Volkswagen Beetle and programmed the new remote key fob quickly and…

Nick Gonzalez (Nickmonster888)

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★★★★★Yelp
Honestly they reached out quickly he offered to come out ASAP but Thankfully we found the key.he asked a few questions and just want…

Diane P.

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★★★★★Google
Amazing service! I needed a replacement key and they were able to get it done the same day. The whole process only took about…

Rafael Velasquez

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★★★★★Yelp
I've used Bakersfield Car Locksmith twice now. Once to get a new key fob for my 2008 Prius. They were substantially less expensive than…

Jeff J.

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★★★★★Google
Lifesaver for my German car! Amazing service. Review: I am beyond impressed with Bakersfield Car Locksmith. After calling numerous places, they were the ones…

Wendy Perez

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★★★★★Yelp
I went to Bakersfield car locksmith today and met Dave the Owner and proprietor. I needed a key fob for my Toyota Camry .…

Eric V.

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★★★★★Google
Five Stars — Lifesavers for BMW Owners! I cannot recommend this locksmith enough! I called around to several places and no one else would…

Lauren Hunter

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★★★★★Yelp
Fast and affordable service!!! Great job, this is my second time utilizing this business in about a year. Awesome job both times!

Doug M.

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★★★★★Google
He was so quick with coming out the first time, super reasonable pricing. I had an issue with the replacement but he came out…

Corinne Chase

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★★★★★Yelp
Fast and efficient and a reasonably priced also. I contacted them and they gave me an appointment within 30 mins . Would definitely recommend.

Keisha H.

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★★★★★Google
Great customer service! Called David and he began working on a quote to replace my German car key fob. I got a quote for…

bako aaron

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★★★★★Google
Outstanding customer service. They programmed my car key fob efficiently, explained the process clearly, and made sure everything worked before I left. Very impressed.

C Wood

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★★★★★Google
Amazing work! I called in because my car key fob stopped working so I couldn't drive my car. He provided picture instructions on where…

Heather Smith

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★★★★★Google
Made a transponder key for my car nice and quick. Then he made a house key for free.

Curtis Brown

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