I had lost my last key to my car and was looking for an alternative to towing my car to the dealership and spending $$$! I called PickBuster and he said he could do it all at my home! He was able to make an emergency key to access the vehicle and programmed 2 new key remotes and ALL is working now! I saved time and money with this service, very professional and a nice guy too! Kobi really knows his stuff, Thank you!!!! read more

I found Pickbusters through Yelp, and while I hope I don't need locksmith services again anytime soon, I would absolutely recommend him. He was prompt, communicative, and transparent throughout the entire process. My VW key fob was damaged, and he was able to provide same-day service, which was a huge lifesaver. Also finding out he specializes in Volkswagen was a huge bonus. He was incredibly detail-oriented, making sure I understood every step of what he was doing. He even went above and beyond by identifying a few other issues with my car that I should have checked out. Truly a professional who cares about his customers and providing top notch customer service. read more

We lost a Mazda key fob, the smart/proximity type. Kobi was able to come out the same day and program a new one in the back of his van within 30 minutes - at half the price we were quoted by the dealership. He also taught me about a cool feature on my car that I was never aware of! Super helpful and professional, very easy to deal with; I will definitely return next time I need key related services. read more

After having a terrible experience with another company delaying the process for two weeks, Kobi came to save the day within 24 hours. He was concise, friendly, and prompt. He also went above and beyond to point out some ways I could better maintain my vehicle. Absolutely recommend. read more

I can't say enough good things about my experience with PickBuster Locksmith. I've been paranoid for years about not having a spare key for my car, and Kobi completely put my mind at ease. He operates out of his mobile shop, and honestly, it's impressive how fully equipped and organized it is -- he had everything he needed right on the spot. Kobi was incredibly polite, professional, and genuinely went out of his way to drive to my area. The whole process was quick, smooth, and far less stressful than I expected. I finally have a spare key, and it feels like a huge weight has been lifted thanks to his expertise. Highly recommend! If you're looking for someone reliable, skilled, and easy to work with, Kobi is the best! I wish I contacted him years ago. read more

Kobi was incredibly responsive and quick to support. He truly can make a key for almost anything. The extra key he made for our car is completely identical and functional to the original - and much more affordable than the dealer or other keys moths. We 100% recommend Ko I for any car key needs and will be asking him again for any future cars. read more

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The Go-To Specialist: The Only Pro in SF You Need for Key Fobs! I found Kobi online while searching for someone who actually knows how to program a new key fob--which is a lot harder to find than you'd think! He went above and beyond by personally delivering my new fob to my house after hours. I mean who does that? He's clearly an expert and even gave me some great pro tips on how to maintain my keys. He is a super kind, genuine person who clearly cares about his craft. If you want to support a fantastic SF local business and get top-tier service, Kobi Shriki is your guy. Highly recommended!" -Ed read more

My experience with KOBI was an 11 out of 10. He was recommended by another car locksmith vendor. When I called PckBuster, Kobi explained patiently and kindly over the phone that my car (a VW) would require specific attention which would be fixed by him faster and less expensively than the dealership. I am pleased to say that he created a working spare that same evening within 90 mins. He knowledge about VWs and Audis requiring specific attention was spot on. Moreover his invoice was at least $70 less than quote from 2 local dealerships, and at least 6 days faster. read more

Your search for THE BEST locksmith for cars is over! We needed a spare key for 3 of our fiats. It was incredibly hard to find anyone who could even make a Fiat key, but Kobi from PickBuster was so efficient, responsive, nice, and affordable! Kobi loves his job, and it shows through his incredible customer service and professionalism. He was very thorough and explained what he was doing and why it had to be done that way. It was easy to make an appt with him over yelp and when my appt date and time came-- He was exactly on time and even called/messaged me when he was about 10 min away. He drives a large van that is his entire workspace! Everything is organized and it was really cool to see all his keys lined up with a table and toolkit. Tips: - He comes to you! No more fighting your way to find mall parking, or going to an expensive dealership. - All of our keys work and are new and have the car logo on them. - He said if we completely lost our car key-- it would have taken about 3 hrs to do - He was here and done within 40 minutes to make 3 spare keys for 3 cars! -Accepts Credit card, Vemno, or Zelle Thank you Kobi! We highly recommend him for any and all of your car key needs! read more

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Kobi was amazing! He helped me with a replacement key and programming for my 2016 Honda Accord Sport. He was super responsive and even came after hours to get me taken care of. Kobi also gave me helpful advice about the key, which I really appreciated. He made the whole process stress-free and I left feeling confident and taken care of. I'll definitely be using PickBuster Locksmith again in the future and HIGHLY recommend PickBuster Locksmith's services. read more

I reached out for several quotes through yelp for a locksmith to rekey a new home I moved into. I sent photos of the lock and key for the door I was looking for service to everyone I reached out for a quote. PickBuster was the ONLY locksmith to let me know that I had a certain lock that has the ability to rekey it myself from a kit that cost $11. They even sent links to the where I could purchase the kit and YouTube videos on how to install. I really appreciate the honesty from them, that says a lot about a company, you don't really find this often! vs others who were going to charge their normal appointment fees. read more

Only regrets is the costs but was 1/2 what the stealership wanted for BMW keyfob. Needed a backup and delighted with the results. Very professional, came and did in the driveway, programming and cut safety key. For BMW i3 (and i8) not many have the capability. Many thanks. read more

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They came same day and finished cutting my key from scratch within the hour. Great company!

Kobi was responsive, fair in his estimate, and not pushy like another lock expert we talked to. I appreciated his patience with us and he earned his stars here. read more

I needed to rekey my Subaru and had a great experience with PickBuster. He responded right away, communicated clearly throughout the process, and arrived on time. Very friendly, professional, and organized--everything felt easy and stress-free. The price was also very resonable and transparent. I'm very grateful for his help and would highly recommend them to anyone needing locksmith services. read more

Kobi just duplicated my toyota prius key, twice, and threw in a fob. Also another set of house keys that work better than the ones he copied. He is a gem. You won't go wrong. One of his many satisfied customers. SB read more

If you're looking for a preferred locksmith, let Kobi be the one! I reached out to Kobi in need of an additional key fob for my 2020 Forester Touring with keyless entry. He was available same day and had the fob in stock! First of all, the fact that Kobi comes to you to do his work is an absolute godsend. I could still work from home and not have to spend time elsewhere just to get a spare key. When he arrived, he was extremely cordial and professional. He educated me on the importance of making sure I don't lose my keys, or else I might be out thousands of dollars with the dealership trying to reconfigure and "break into" my car. I said, "Amen! That's why I'm getting a spare before anything happens!" He finished his work in under an hour, and personally showed me that the new fob does work, even with keyless entry! He even provided me with a spare battery for my fob, and kindly made me an addition house key in less than 2 minutes. I never thought I'd be sitting here writing a review for a locksmith, but Kobi is truly incredible and I'll gladly tell anybody and everybody that he should be YOUR locksmith. read more

We had an issue that required a locksmith and we reached out to three or four in the area and Kobi was BY FAR the most responsive and easiest to work with. He came quickly, took care of the issue without any fuss, and on top of that, was very reasonably priced. He will definitely be our guy should we ever need a locksmith in the future. Thanks! read more

Kobi was at my house within less than an hour of me texting him. He not only changed one lock, but fixed another, and provided really good advice on securing my house. I'd strongly recommend him! read more

Had 2 new keys made for my 2014 bmw. At a very reasonable price. Kobi was very professional a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him. WM. read more

Excellent service. Kobi is honest and professional, does the job with love. 100% recommended

They were SO helpful and quick. We had a kid lock themselves out of a room and couldn't get the usual break-in methods to work. I called PickBuster and they offered a same-day appointment, but also asked me to send a photo and then replied with instructions on how to DIY a fix to save the service fee. It worked like a charm; problem solved. They'll be the first people we contact with any future locksmith needs. read more

Kobi Shriki is knowledgeable and dependable. He helped with a lock issue on my Subaru and I highly recommend him.

I can't recommend this man and his business enough! What a great guy, he is very communicative, fast, reliable, and extremely skilled at what he does. He knows and works with BMWs (which very few people/locksmiths can do) and he offers very good pricing. He also gave me several options with different price points and didn't try and sell me something I didn't need or something more expensive. What a great guy and business! He offers to drive to your service area as well! Can't recommend him enough! He got the job done in less than 10-15 minutes when I was in a rush! Thank youuu read more

Hey this is Jim here ! You fixed my smart car for 2 and made a Brand New Key !! this was a while back and my Key is still working perfectly! Well done ! Saved me Tons of money and your the only business in the area that can do this type of Key! Sorry this review took so long but I had to let everyone know how great your services are !!!! read more

Kobi is the best. He's quick to respond, he's flexible, he's great at his job and most of all he's a genuine and kind person. Used him for close to a decade and It's always a pleasure to see him, even though the circumstances of needing his services aren't always the happiest.. Pick Pickbuster and never lock back! ;) read more

After my husband washed our only car key for our 2010 X5 the fob no longer worked. When ordering a replacement from eBay I thought it would be relatively easy to find an automotive locksmith who could program and cut the key, not so. Kobi at PickBuster was recommended to me *by* the third locksmith I had inquired with. Kobi was able to come that evening, he even picked me up at my apartment and drove me to my car, three blocks away. Altogether it took cutting two new keys took about 15 minutes and he even drove me back to my apartment afterwards. Kobi is a kind, patient business owner, a former software engineer, a good person, and a highly skilled problem solver. Also, his van is so well organized and tidy, he could probably teach Marie Kondo some skills. read more

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I do not usually leave reviews, but in this instance I must. I contacted Kobi and several other locksmiths yesterday about getting new copies of the smart key for my aging Lexus, and he responded very quickly, not just making an initial contact but actually telling me exactly what the charges would be. Within an hour we had made an appointment for today, and he met me at my car parked near the Castro MUNI Station and created the keys while I waited. He also discovered a problem with the lock cylinder and offered to repair it for a reasonable price. Very friendly guy, super responsive, explained everything to me, and charged me a very fair price. What more could one ask from a professional? I will be contacting him again any time I need assistance with automotive or residential locks. read more

Kobi is the best!!! Reliable, honest, and very professional. Thank you for your time and patience. Not only did he quickly do the job, he also was super kind with my two boys and showed them how fun important it is to be a locksmit! Thank you, Kobi! read more

Call Kobi and leave a voicemail requesting a new key for my motorcycle r1 he get back to me in few hrs later to set up a time the next day He arrived on time 15 min later he mesa me two new keys awesome job fast and great price Ver friendly and professional highly recommended If you lost your keys car or motorcycle this is the man you want to call thanks Kobi read more

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Kobi was fantastic all around. Super knowledgeable and super efficient. No need to look any further for top-quality Locksmith.

Kobi is a LIFESAVER! If you have a later model VW and you've lost your keys (or had them stolen like me), Kobi is one of the very, very few locksmiths who can help. Once I got new keys from the dealer, he was at my house that same day and got my bricked eGolf back on the road. Thank you Kobi for the awesome service! read more

Wanted a spare key fob for my car and I found Kobi on Yelp. Very fast response and told me to meet him. After consulting, he immediately started to make the car key. It took him less than 20 mins and the price was very reasonable compared to dealerships. Very satisfied and highly recommend him! read more

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So I bought a home and was handed a bunch of keys that I'd never seen before. Turns out they're high security Mul-T-Lock keys. So after a bit of searching, I found PickBuster as a local distributor. It was a bit difficult getting some availability but, after a few back and forths, I finally got a time scheduled and Kobi showed up on time and ready to go. My entire house was rekeyed and he even reset my smart deadbolt while he was at it. If you have a bit of patience, I definitely recommend Kobi and Mul-T-Lock. Good local service and super knowledgeable and honest work. read more

Kobi is the best in his field! I called him after seeing his 5 star reviews on Yelp for the two commercial electric strike locks that have been giving me trouble. It took him 5 minutes to spot the problems, and another half an hour to fix something that my maintenance guy has struggled two months trying to fix. Besides his superb technical abilities, his efficiency and organization skills are one of the best I have seen in small business operations. I called him yesterday, and he managed to fit me in on the same day at 7pm! His mobile locksmith truck is super organized, and he knows lock parts exactly where they are. Oh, lastly, his charge is very reasonable! I highly recommend him, and will definitely go to him for all my future lock problems! read more

Kobi is one of nicest small business owners I have come across. Very competitive pricing compared to others. Would certainly recommend him.

Kobi reprogram my old keyfob (same FCC ID) to my replacement car. Dealership do not reprogram keys. This saves me money and doesn't need to buy a new keyfob from the dealership which they recommend. He did an excellent job and it didn't even took 15mins to do it. Great service! Highly recommended! Thanks again buddy! read more

Kobi is the best, hands down! My car recently got stolen but I managed to get it back (long story), so I desperated needed someone to rekey for me on the same day! My bf called him 3:30PM, I had my confirmed appointment around 4, and he showed up at 7:15PM! (even gave us a 15 mins headsup when he was done from the last job, as he promised) It took him almsot an hour, by the time he was done, it was already dark. Not only he did what he promised, he also very patiently explain what he will do and why he needs to do that. I cannot praise enough about him. Saved his contact info, and will definitely call him up whenever I have lock related problem in the future. read more

I got 2 new programmed keys (with built-in remote) for my Toyota Camry for less than half the price from the dealer. Fast, convenient and a great value!!! read more

A GREAT EXPERIENCE. Really, I can't say enough good things about Kobe. We needed a lock changed with a quick turnaround today. He was responsive, timely, very professional, helpful, courteous, and very good at what he does. I don't think I have ever had such a positive experience with a locksmith. Just an all around solid and strong job on all fronts. I highly recommend Kobe and PickBuster. read more