Big shout out to Busy Bees for helping me during a time in need. I needed my new key to be reprogrammed for my car and they helped me out big time. Huge shoutout to David, Kyle, Lolla, and Vivian. They made the booking process so easy and efficient. They were quick to help me out. I was in and out of there in less than 30 minutes. They also gave me the best price compared to other places trying to charge me hundreds of dollars. I appreciate the friendliness of the staff here. I strongly recommend their service! read more

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Excellent service on the spot! So nice to still have a local locksmith in the neighborhood and above all, receive exceptional service! Both Travis & Thomas were professional, very knowledgeable and kind! They rekeyed a new Schlage Encode Plus electric lock to match my home existing keys. Home Depot does not do the service any longer! Thanks to Busy Bees I kept the new lock and are very excited to install it rekeyed! Thank you again for your service! read more

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They came super quick under and hour when I locked my self out the guy and phone operator were nice and had good communication. Cost me 160 but it's ok needed to be done. read more

Went in for key copied, a lock and car key battery support. Super fast, efficient and affordable!

My husband needed a replacement key asap and Busy Bee provided prompt, Excellent customer service, a highly reliable technician and very affordable. Thank you, you saved the day! read more

I came here because to duplicate keys. I tried duplicating keys at Home Depot and Walmart, but was having issues. The keys duplicated there were not turning when inserted into the lock. I believe, Lala, helped me with the whole process. The process took less than 5 minutes and I received three keys. Went to try the keys out, they worked. The price you pay here is almost equivalent to the price you pay at other stores. I'll come here every time knowing it's guaranteed to work. read more

Made an appointment 2 days in advanced for a spare key fob to be made. I confirmed 2x on the phone the appointment time, appointment purpose and price (was quoted $225). When I went in for my appointment, I was told that they did not have the "dealership device" to program the key AND that the price of the key was actually $325. Tomas (the manager) and his associate double checked their notes and confirmed that they had written $225. When asked to honor their original quote, they declined. They were only able to offer to send a technician to my house (since it was their fault they didn't have the proper equipment in store at the time of the appointment) and to take 10% off the $325. I appreciated their offer but was able to find a more competitive price elsewhere. If using Busy Bee Locks, I would highly recommend to triple check appointment time, all necessary tools will be available during appointment time and price before they begin services. read more

We requested that four locks be rekeyed. When Kyle arrived, he determined that two of the locks were too old to rekey and suggested another solution, which solved the problem of having lost keys, and was less expensive as well. He was very polite, competent, and helpful, and even gave us a senior discount. Thank you, Busy Bees. Having and keeping employees with this type of customer service attitude will keep us coming back for future work! read more

They charge an unreasonably high price after the work is done without giving prior notice. I have no intention of calling them again. read more

It's no secret that getting a replacement key fob programmed and cut by a dealer will set you back between $300 and $400. I purchased my key fobs on Amazon for under $25 each for all my vehicles. Busy Bee programmed and cut my key fobs for $85 for my Grand Caravan and $100 for my Nissan Sentra. So my total for my Nissan Sentra was $125 compared to over $350 the dealer quoted me. They charged me $85 each when I had two fobs programmed and cut for my Caravan and also two for my Town and Country. They're now my go-to guys. Thanks. They are fast, friendly and honest. read more

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It was our first time visiting Busy Bees Locks and Keys Locksmith and all of the employees were incredibly helpful and kind! The service we went in for (key copies) was fast and affordable and we were in and out within 10 minutes. Plus, the decorations here were awesome read more

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Busy Bees came out when they said. I requested the quote through Yelp and everyone was very responsive. They gave me 2 options in the quote and then when the locksmith was here, saw the doors they offered a 3rd option for better security and lower cost. Thank you! The locksmith was very patient with us and even the skittish cat liked him. I would use their services again. read more

Went over to the Busy Bees location on H Street to have a lost car key replaced. The gentleman ( Jerry, I believe?) did a great job; he was quick, professional, and very kind as he answered my questions. The price was also great! I recommend them highly. read more

Busy Bee did a great job! They made a replacement key fob for me in about 30 minutes. They had to reach out to the DMV for security reasons to get a new key for my car, but they handled it all so smoothly. read more

Oh my gosh! Worst nightmare? Waking up when your car is parked safely in the middle of downtown.... Yeah did I mention the nightmare part? Did I mention my keys had been lost/stolen/whatever, those things were everything but present, oh yeah!, and I was in a paid public parking lot. I called a few buddy's and favors in but the prices were crazy So I've used these guys before and they have ALWAYS been a cool to deal with and accommodating as all out doors. They are kinda like that tire guy that everyone goes to up off Linda Vista, don't pretend you don't know who I mean. Anyways, these guys are the real deal, affordable, and friendly. From hanging up and booking the service I was seen e 15 MINS by Kyle who by the way is great. When I needed special request to my particular situation, when he didn't know he wasn't shy about calling in someone who did. Thanks boss man! You rock read more

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Friendly, efficient and reasonably priced! I was in and out in less than 10 minutes and I appreciate knowing these are quality keys that will not give issues. read more

I called Busy Bees on a very rainy day in San Diego. They wanted to come out "in 90 minutes"! Unfortunately, I wasn't home, and didn't want to subject the locksmith to pouring rain. So, I made an appointment for the following day, Saturday. Jerry, the owner himself, shows up 9:30ish am. Apparently, my Tahoe gave him some trouble, and he even broke a tool while working on my vehicle, but he remained determined. He left to get another tool and came back to finish the job. I had lost my only key and remote (fob), so he had to break into the car, cut a new key, and program the new fob. In no time, he was done, and I was able to have my SUV back (which I hadn't driven in 2 weeks). Jerry is a great guy who loves cars, got the job done efficiently, and at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Busy Bees to anyone and everyone who may need their help. Thanks Jerry, it was a pleasure getting to know u! read more

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They helped with my garage door opener, and car fobs. Over the years have made many keys made. Very helpful and get the job done quickly! This is my go to place for keys and remote openers. read more

Thomas Shaw helped me with my 2009 Toyota Prius. This Prius has an older entry system. To get into my car, I can either push a fob button or awkwardly remove a hidden cut key from the fob and insert it into the door keyhole. The key head (not sure what to call it) is so small that it's difficult to turn. One time, I dropped my fob onto the street when I had detached it from the key to manually unlock the door. The fob burst apart upon impact. If it was raining or I was near a gutter or something similar, I could have lost my fob and/or its parts. The fob must be inserted into the dash for the ignition to push start. In short, I needed to get the fob working again. The plan was to reprogram 2 fobs and cut 1 key. Although I had 2 uncut spare keys, I was trying to save money. The local Toyota dealership quoted me $463.70. Toyota does not service after-market keys, and one of the two keys I already have is after-market. They would have had to order a new Toyota key, which takes one day to arrive. Busy Bee quoted me $225 for an appointment at 10:30am. I called around 8:40am. Turns out, both my fobs were already programmed. One fob had an electrical component that needed to be shifted back into place, (I had shifted it out of place when I replaced the battery a couple of weeks ago), and the other fob just needed a new battery. I got 2 car keys cut ($5 each) and one new battery ($11). I paid $21 before tax or tip. I'm very satisfied with Thomas and all of Busy Bee Lock & Key and highly recommend them. read more

Awesome company and service! They came out within a few hours on a Saturday to open a car that was locked with the keys inside. Fast and affordable! We highly recommend Busy Bees! And they're family owned!! read more

After 27 years our original "privacy knob" was completely worn out and needed to be replaced. We called the Chula Vista location of Busy Bees Locks & Keys this morning and this afternoon they sent a great technician named Ebin to do the installation. He was a really nice guy and got the job done very quickly. The price was reasonable and saved us the time and aggravation of trying to replace the knob ourselves. We appreciate the work that Ebin did and the timeliness of the service provided by Busy Bees. We are happy to recommend them and will be sure to contact them the next time we need this type of service! read more

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Quick and very reliable. The repair guy was able to fixed my sliding door right away. Very easy to set up appt too.

I lost my key due to my own negligence. They are incredibly efficient and easy to work with, using OEM key fobs which is a bonus. I was in and out within an hour after misplacing my key. read more

I lost my car keys while I was working. The emergency guy, Nate from Busy Bee locksmith was out in no time. He took care of the problem and had me on my way. He was courteous and professional. I would suggest Busy Bees to anyone. read more

Sun shone down on me. Wind rustled against the sail. Sea spray was blinding me as the wind picked up. I felt so alive speeding across the bay.. It was my first time out on a catamaran with just my kid. In the past we had gone windsurfing but now the sail was much bigger and we were catching a lot more wind. We were tacking into a turn the wind got stronger and we lost control of the sail. Next thing I knew I was flying into the water and the catamaran flipped over. Water was freezing. My car keys had flown out of my pocket and sank to the bottom of the bay. Me and my kid couldn't right the catamaran and waited in the freezing water for the bay patrol to rescue us. I checked with the Honda dealer and it would cost almost $300 for a replacement key and programming. I put off the replacement as I had a spare. I noticed on Yelp there were locksmiths in town that could make spare's. Busy Bee quoted me $150 so I made an appointment to have it done. It took the nice locksmith 10 minutes to cut the key and another 20 to hook a machine up to my Civic and do the programming. Busy Bee provided fast friendly service at a great price. I've taken up snorkeling since my bay adventure. read more

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Very thankful for the steadfast professionalism. My Jeep was vandalized when it was stolen and I was in need. Tommy was amazing. He helped with my keys being programmed and a myriad of other small snafus. Somehow my battery was kaput and I was driven down the road after the shop was closed to buy a new one. My Jeep was towed there... Tommy made sure I was able to drive home and I'm extremely impressed with his perseverance. Highly recommended! read more

I called to have door knobs rekeyed and they were at my home within the hour! They were able to rekey all knobs and install electronic keypad in about 1 hour. Technician Ebin was knowledgeable and courteous. Will call again for future locksmith needs. read more

Sean was awesome. No price gouging, honest, knowledgeable and reputable work. I would recommend to anyone. Remember, you get what you pay for. Great company for locksmith needs read more

We had a deadbolt lock on our front door completely stuck. Alex came out same day, within a few hours and fixed it for us at a reasonable price. Communicative, professional, efficient, and friendly! I definitely recommend Busy Bees! Thanks, Alex! read more

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Got the key made at the fraction of dealership costs! The business is clean and professional. Guy cutting my key was very nice. Did take a little long but for the price, I am ok with it. read more

They really stepped up and help me when i needed it! Im on vacation, and had transported a weapon on the plane. But left the key to the trigger lock 1800 miles away! Within 20 minutes my weapon was unlocked, got a brief explanation, recommendations, and I was on my way. read more

Busy Bee in Chula Vista locksmith, I asked how much to fix my car remote, I had a bad button on it, the technician examined it and told me it would cost $250 for a new one. Surprised at the cost I relented and said ok. He opened it up and asked me if I had just replaced the battery, I said yes. He said I had put it in backwards, took me outside and tried the reversed battery. Of course it worked. He enplaned that I didn't need a new one and showed me how to get in the car without pushing the button. Instead of charging me $250 for a replacement he charged me NOTHING! RARE honest and exceptional service. Use Busy Bee in Chula Vista! read more

They SAVED ME $100+ & made my whole day!! I love Cindy & Lala!!! Honestly the best customer service I've had across the board. There light humor and almost motherly care made the whole experience worth while. On top of that they saved me $100+ dollars from going to the dealer whom quoted me $180 just to change a key remote battery. ‍. I highly recommend this business, specially the Chula Vista location w/Cindy and Lala. THEY'RE THE BEST!! read more

Great Service-Nice people ! Angel came out to repair our pool gate on Memorial day weekend with only short notice. Nice fellow did the job. Love it when I can brag about service people who take pride in their work, and communicate well. Thank you Busy Bee. Villa Palmers HOA appreciates you. read more

I have used them several times when locked out of my house (oops!). They're quick and efficient, and will get to you at any hour of the day. read more

I was locked out of my work office as a complete surprise to me. I called Busy Bee and they sent someone out within 30 mins. Marko was super friendly & knowledgeable. He got me into my office within 2 mins of arrival, and went on to fix everything within 20 mins. Busy Bee saved me a huge headache, quickly & efficiently. I'd use them again in a heartbeat. read more

Wow! Great customer service, plus reasonably priced. Kyle did a great job replacing four door locks, plus repairing one. He did a great job telling me what he was doing, plus why he was doing what he was doing. read more

Good work and quality. They duplicate older car keys at a fair price I would recommend to friends

Key battery replaced by the nicest folks ever, for an excellent price. Thanks Busy Bees! read more

This will be short and sweet like my visit to Busy Bees. I didn't want to go to a machine to have my key made so I found this place. I was greeted with a smile and helped immediately. They made sure to double check keys and they cad cute key designs. I was in and out in no time flat. I will be back if I need more. Their prices aren't bad either. read more