Licensed California LocksmithCA Licensed - LCO #8320
Mon–Sat 7:30 AM – 11:00 PMMon–Sat 7:30AM–11PM
Marco's Locksmith Service - licensed mobile locksmith serving Ventura County 📞 (805) 273-8262

Ventura County Automotive Locksmith: Car Keys, Lockouts & Ignitions

Locked out, lost your key, or fighting a worn ignition somewhere in Ventura County? A licensed technician comes to your car with the cutting and programming equipment on board, and your total is confirmed before any work begins.

What We Do for Vehicles

All work is done at your location in Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Port Hueneme, Ojai and nearby, by a technician licensed under CA LCO #8320.

  • Car lockouts: damage-free entry for keys locked inside or lost.
  • Car key replacement: standard keys cut on site, even with no original to copy.
  • Transponder keys: chipped keys cut and programmed to your vehicle.
  • Smart keys & push-to-start fobs: supplied, cut, and programmed in one visit.
  • Ignition repair: sticking, spinning, or dead ignitions diagnosed and repaired.
  • Broken key extraction: snapped keys removed from doors and ignitions.

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Duplicate Honda smart key programmed on site

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Nissan key fob programming in the customer's driveway

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Key cutting and programming station inside the Marco's Locksmith van

Ventura County Automotive Services in Detail

Each service has its own page with pricing details and answers to the questions we hear most.

Automotive Pricing in Ventura County: Complete Totals

Each range is the full amount you can expect to pay, including the service call, labor, evening-hours timing, fees, and taxes.

🚗 Automotive services

Car lockout (unlock service) $60 – $180
Standard car key replacementKey + cutting included $90 – $220
Transponder keyKey + programming included $120 – $260
Smart key / push-to-startFob + programming included $180 – $360
Ignition repair $150 – $410

Your technician confirms your exact total, within the published range, before any work begins, and never charges more than the listed maximum. Unusual jobs get a firm written total quote up front.

Automotive FAQs in Ventura County

How much does it cost to unlock my car in Ventura County?
A car lockout is $60–$180 total. That range includes the service call, labor, evening-hours timing, and all fees. Your technician confirms your exact total, within the range, before touching the vehicle.
Can you make a car key if I lost all my keys?
Yes. We cut and program replacement keys on site anywhere in our Ventura County coverage area, including transponder keys ($120–$260) and smart keys ($180–$360). Bring your ID and proof of ownership. We verify before making a key, which protects you as the owner.
Do you program key fobs on site?
Yes. Our vans carry cutting and programming equipment, so keys and fobs for most makes, including Honda, Toyota, and Nissan, are cut and programmed at your location in a single visit.
My key turns but the ignition is stuck. Can you fix it?
Usually, yes. Ignition repair runs $150–$410 all-inclusive. The technician diagnoses on site and confirms your exact total before starting any work.
Is an evening call more expensive?
No. We are open Mon–Sat 7:30AM–11PM and evening-hours timing is already included in every published range. Call (805) 273-8262. The maximum shown is the most you can pay for the listed service.

Automotive Service, City by City

Dispatched locally across Ventura County. Your city's page has the local details:

Helpful guides

Stuck right now?

Call the Ventura County line and a technician heads your way. Open Mon–Sat 7:30AM–11PM.

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