The Best Locksmiths
We graded 20 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 7,271 Google reviews of 20 top-rated locksmiths nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best locksmiths for car digital & remote key reprogramming
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Royal Locksmith LLC882
Snap & Crack Locksmith873
24 Hour Lock And Key Locksmith864
AMS Mobile Locksmith855
10 Minute Locksmith816
24 Hour Locksmith of Columbus807
Low Key locksmith748
Swift Locksmith72Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Car digital & remote key reprogramming” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about car digital & remote key reprogramming
Quick service, easy to schedule. Definitely better and cheaper than going to a dealership. Would recommend.
Excellent service, kind, helpful, great communication, friendly , super quick and just Exceptional. I highly recommend contacting them for any key services.
Mohammad was great to work with he was able to help me out, Very quick and very happy with the work.
Charli Lopez took his time to make sure the key worked properly once made off the vin number. Very polite and courteous
Exceptional service from start to finish. They responded quickly to our quote request to fix a car key that disconnected from the head and were able to dispatch a technician within minutes. The onsite service was prompt, efficient, and completed with a high level of professionalism.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had another great experience with Royal Locksmith LLC! They did an excellent job making me two keys and fobs, and the entire process was quick, professional, and hassle-free. I’m a repeat customer and have always been impressed with their service. I’ll definitely continue coming back to Royal Locksmith LLC…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of locksmiths).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INCSacramento, CA | A 82 | AA–BCCC | 5.00 | $146 |
| 2 | 24 Hour Lock And Key LocksmithSacramento, CA | B 76 | AA–BCDC | 5.00 | $150 |
| 3 | 10 Minute LocksmithColumbus, OH | B 75 | AB–ACFC | 5.00 | $91 |
| 4 | Snap & Crack LocksmithColumbus, OH | B 72 | BAADBAA | 4.95 | $282 |
| 5 | Royal Locksmith LLCColumbus, OH | B 68 | BB–ACFC | 5.00 | $144 |
| 6 |  Sacramento Mobile Locksmith & Car KeySacramento, CA | B 65 | BB–ACFC | 5.00 | $88 |
| 7 |  Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc.Sacramento, CA | B 65 | AAFBCBD | 4.99 | $116 |
| 8 |  Reynoldsburg Mobile LocksmithColumbus, OH | C 58 | BC–FBCB | 4.97 | $190 |
| 9 | 24 Hour Locksmith of ColumbusColumbus, OH | C 55 | CCFBAAA | 4.86 | $126 |
| 10 | Swift LocksmithSacramento, CA | C 47 | DBDCABD | 4.84 | $150 |
| 11 |  Snap & Crack LocksmithColumbus, OH | C 42 | FFACFAA | 4.92 | $323 |
| 12 |  Easton mobile locksmithColumbus, OH | C 42 | CD–DDDB | 4.96 | $154 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock rekeying | $133 | $194 | $323 | 97% |
| Car lockouts | $76 | $100 | $131 | 98% |
| Building lockouts | $96 | $133 | $176 | 94% |
| Safe lock install, open & repair | $95 | $139 | $304 | 99% |
| Car digital & remote key reprogramming | $144 | $214 | $371 | 99% |
| Car key copying | $141 | $160 | $282 | 100% |
| Door lock & bolt hardware installation | $159 | $246 | $371 | 100% |
| Coded key copying | $188 | $246 | $417 | 97% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.