Tin is a great person! Needed to copy my 08 camry key with the remote and his pricing was reasonable for me! Called other local locksmiths only to get crazy high numbers, but Tin makes the copy worth it's value! It only took about 10 minutes to make the copy like he told me it would take. Which is great for a busy person like me who has errands to do all day! Some places I've asked for a quote says it'll take about 45 minutes to an hour to get the copy of the key. I recommend this place. read more

This place was awesome. It's a little shack inside the plaza. The guy was very nice and he was able to program my switchblade flip key for my 2003 Nissan Maxima. I called on the him and he said it would cost $45. I think on the newer cars you have to have your car there so he can hook up his machine to program the transponder key. He walked to my car hooked up his handheld computer and in just 5 minutes it was done. He ended up only charging me $40 in the end. It was quick and much cheaper than the dealership. I will definitely be going back there soon! read more

This place is awesome. Came here to make a duplicate Toyota key. Price was like half what the dealer charges. Got an OEM key and also an aftermarket. They also had to fine tune it because the locks and keys are old. This place gets a lot of traffic. But they are really really fast with getting things done. Very organized. I will come back if I need to get any keys done. read more

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This guy is awesome I live in riverside worth of driving to get my gs300 copy key done very fast professional done good price friendly services outstanding business read more

The key to keying success is Tin Locksmiths. Within fifteen seconds of my arriving, the gentleman had two duplicates made of my original key. I later successfully tested each duplicate. Superb service delivered at a market-leading competitive price is Tin Locksmiths. read more

very friendly and speak english very well! quick and very reasonably priced. kindof wish i needed more keys duplicated just to go and hang out with them! read more

Just got a spare transponder key for my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse made here and I saved so much compared to the dealer, which quoted me more than double what I paid here. My new key is even better than the original! My original key couldn't open the trunk, but my new key does with ease! You guys are the best!!! read more

These guys are great. Cut my new key for my Lexus RX300 and programmed the remote to work with my car. Much cheaper than dealing with the dealer. read more

Those guys are great, helped me a lot, most important thing is they don't over charge you!

Did a wonderful job rekeying the ignition switch on my brother's Camry. Price was excellent!! Will definitely return.

Fast! friendly! reasonable!!! Great service!! Was in and out of there in minutes! Opened Saturday!

This is a great locksmith! Very friendly and knowledgeable. English is their 2nd language, so don't judge them on that:) I go here every time I need new keys. I lose my keys a lot and they are very kind to me:) read more

The best skill, very very reasonable price, and at most a wonderful caring person. Strongly, strongly recommended.

Automotive Locksmith. He did a good job changing my defective Ford key & ignition tumbler with a RF ID chip at half the price the dealer quoted. Locksmith shop in a van, he will meet you wherever. Nice guy. read more

BEST PRICES in the ENTIRE Orange County AREA!!!"." Nice guy. No One or Any other Lock Smith can beat his prices and services. Everyone else charges a "meet and greet minimal "FEE"" Tin Locksmith just simply charges one low price for the key service, it is free for him to come to you. Based on my 1992 Honda Civic DX Sedan: Location: Seal Beach Local Locksmiths charge $29 for meet and greet, $80 to open your car, and minimum $120 for a Key. Average wait from phone call 45mins to 2 hours Tin's Locksmith $65 for a Key TOTAL meet and greet fee INCLUDED, using the key they just made to open your car FREE... Average wait from phone call 37mins with job done. THANK YOU Tin Locksmith!!!! read more

I needed a replacement key for a Lexus 2005 RX330 and ordered a blank switchblade style replacement for my old standard straight key unfortunately the internet company did not get the electronics package correctly oriented so it wouldn't work. Luckily Tin Locksmiths had just what I needed! I should have just come straight to these guys in the first place. Great experience, very knowledgable and helpful. Tons less expensive than the dealership too. read more

Chris did a great job re-keying a bunch of locks for me. He was fast, on time, & friendly and I would highly recommend!

Read D MEOW's review and had to just laugh....how do you give a guy 1 star when you could not pick up the phone to just call back. The reason why this guy probably missed out on servicing you is because he is unorganized and is by himself doing jobs that would normally cost you plenty of dollars more by other locksmiths. OK...so communication is not his forte ala Asian "nerdy locksmith", However, if you want something done and for cheap you need not go anywhere else. I have a LEXUS that my wife lost keys for, was quoted 150-400 dollars by other Locksmiths all over Orange County, with claims that special equipment and crap was needed to do the "laser cut keys". After 10-15 calls all over, I get to TIN and he says...I can't get to you but if you can get to me I can do it for $75.00. NOW, that's to cut and program the damn blank key (bought the blank key with transmitter on EBAY 29.99) Took the car down to TIN and got in line. Small shack, and van in a Strip Mall full of Vietnamese coffee houses and across the parking lot market was the location...a can't miss. However, if you ask Mr.JOHN I believe...he is hard to understand over the phone (directions) . Took 45 minutes out in the sun (Hot weather here lately) and DONE! Was a happy camper I did not have to spend extra money for some other locksmith. SO if you need your CAR KEYS done...no need to call anywhere else.... As for service and home calls....He's cheap but a crap shoot because there are tons of people coming in and out of the shack..and he is a one man show. Just be patient and call the guy back... SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS.... Give him your business...... read more

If you need a duplicate made, just come here. I contacted multiple of those mobile locksmiths and found it difficult to schedule an appointment. Came here after work and my Lexus key was programmed and cut in about 20-30 mins for great price. Definitely recommend. read more

04.20.18 was the first time that I went to TIN locksmith and I can truly claim TIN gained a customer for life. I received a great service. I own a Lexus 330. He cut three keys for my car and every key works perfectly. I highly recommend him, signed by: Miguel. read more

A friend of mine referred me to Tins Locksmith. I've always passed this street but never noticed his little spot til I had to search for it. I bought a DIY self key for my Scion tC and he shook his head that I did that because most people who bring their own key to get cut by eBay selling remote control keys never really worked. I was kinda bummed that he couldn't make it happen but at least I have a copy of a key. The cut was $4.00. Also I needed to replace my 10 year old key battery which was $7.00. He tried to put together my flip key I bought but he couldn't get the buttons to work so he told me he had a key just exactly as my scion TC he can cut and install and said $20.00 with a laugh and an apology. That was not a problem for me. Id rather have a professional work on my keys for way less than what a dealership will charge. Plus I was going to install the buttons from my old key to my DIY self key and if I did that I would probably out a car for a few days without a key lol thank you, many people have seen me post a photo of the job done so expect to see many people come by for your service :) read more

Don't go anywhere else. This locksmith is honest, excellent, and quick. I'm serious, its the best locksmith experience that I ever had. He cut and programmed my Lexus key in less than 10 minutes. Absolutely great!!! read more

These guys are professional, know what they are doing. Most importantly, best price in town. Rather come here than the dealers. They mean what they say. read more

Another great service done by this guy. Locked my keys in my car again and to top it off, managed to lock my spare in there with em. Called him up and was told since I was a good distance away, that it would cost a bit extra and to check local first to see if I could get any better prices before calling back. That's a point for honesty right there. Found a place doing it for about $10 more and only went with them cause they were close. 1 hour later, they still hadn't showed so I gave Tin a call. He got there in 20 minutes, had the car open 3, and was still cheaper despite the distance. Unless I'm ridiculously far away, he will forever be the go to guy for anything lock-and-key related! read more

These guys are straight up lifesavers! My lexus key broke and they cut me a new one with working clicker and all and it took them all of about 10 minutes. Had I gone to the dealership they would've charged me $3-400 but this only cost me $45. Amazing!! Can't thank them enough :) read more

I just bought a condo foreclosure, so there was no one to give me a mailbox key. I called Tin Locksmith and he came out the next day, and did a great job. He quickly made me a mail key for a very good rate. He was friendly, and professional. I would highly recommend their services. read more

The guys here are great! I brought in a flip key + remote combo that I bought from eBay for a Nissan Altima. I just needed to get the key cut so it fit in my car. He knew exactly what he was doing! He even swapped the internals of my old key into my new key for me! I was very happy with my visit here :) read more

They were very fast. They were very friendly. They really know what they are doing and lastly, their rates are extremely reasonable

Came here today to have an extra key cut/programmed for my Lexus. Very fast and efficient service. Highly recommended. FYI..Its cash only and the supermarket next door doesn't offer cash back. read more

OMG! After 4 frustrating trips to Home Depot, I found Tin locksmith. He got it right on the first try. Should have gone here first, but will always go here first from now on. Thank you!!! read more

Super nice and helpful, they cut and programmed the key fob for a 2003 Lexus ES 300. Also, best price around. It's a little booth in the parking lot, really easy to miss! I drove by it almost missed it. read more

Got my Rx400h key made quickly and working without any issues within 15 minutes. Price was fair and unlike others charging $50-80 or even more. Highly recommended. read more

Tin locksmith is a one stop shop for all key related issues. I love that he was able to take care of all my needs without me having to go else where for the stuff most places would tell you they don't have access to certain equipment for repairs but this place does everything. I would highly recommend Tin and refer everyone I know. Thank you for being awesome. read more

Just got my car remote key duplicated at this place. My son found this place on Yelp. Very pleased with the experience and service. Will definitely go back there for other key copy need. Khao was the guy who helped me. He was very nice, professional, honest and efficient. The price cannot be beat. The place is a kiosk and can use some sprucing up and organizing, but it's convenient. The service and friendliness made up for the place. Thanks Khao. read more

Great service and price. I had a broken Lexus key that desperately needed replacement. He took care of it and even recommended how to reduce future breakage. I'll be going there in the future for all my key needs. read more

i want to give 10 stars!!! i got my 2010 used toyota rav4 with only 1 remote key. toyota dealer rip off price for an extra one is $400 and they only program factory key, not ebay key. i also checked with many locksmiths, they said they can only duplicate a key to start the engine but they dont have the equipment to program the remote key with alarm and door lock. i was so frustrated until i found tin locksmiths... the guy i talked to was kwa/qwa. he is so nice and pro. i called him before i went there. he said he was able to help to duplicate the ebay remote key and it only took him about 5-10 mins! and the price is only 1/4 of dealer quote. it is worth to get a long drive, superb!! read more

Fortunate to have found this place through Yelp. Recently purchased a pre-owned 2011 Prius with only 1 key. Called dealer and was quoted over $500 for the key, cut and reprogramming. Purchased a key from eBay for $80 after verifying that the labels on the back of my key matches the item being sold. Went to Tin's took less than 25 mins and voila! Very nice person, excellent service. Happy and will recommend to others. Thanks! read more

I went to get my car keys cut and when I found out they don't accept credit cards I went to get cash out of an ATM. I forgot my ATM card so the guy was nice enough to let me keep my car keys and said I could pay them later. read more

These guys are the best and great prices. They came to my place in less than an hour and rekeyed 2 doors for me for much less than others quoted. This is the 2nd time and used them and defiantly not the last read more

Called this place to get info and the person that answered the phone was very short with me and didn't provide answers to my questions. It didn't seem they wanted the business so I moved on to another company. read more