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Pop-A-Lock

Top Spot in Oakland Today 4.80 (2,390 reviews)(510) 666-6680

Pop-A-Lock

Pop-A-Lock is a locksmith based in San Leandro. The company traces its origins to Lafayette, Louisiana, in 1991, and uses a proprietary computerized system that gives technicians access to lock-servicing methods.

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Business Highlights
  • Pop-A-Lock says all employees undergo criminal-background and driving-record screening.
  • Pop-A-Lock says its residential technicians are trained and certified.
  • Pop-A-Lock says its automotive locksmiths are trained, licensed, bonded and insured.
Service Area

Based in San Leandro.

Featured Local Business

Pop-A-Lock is one of 7 locksmiths ProsGrade lists in Oakland, California.

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Listing details

6 services listed, including Automotive locksmithing, Residential locksmithing and Commercial locksmithing. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Rated 4.8 from 2,390 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Pop-A-Lock compares with the other 6 locksmiths on ProsGrade in Oakland, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top quarter of the 7 Oakland locksmiths on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 4.8 on Google, well above the 4.0 average of other Oakland locksmiths on ProsGrade.
  • Has the most Google reviews (2,390) of the 7 Oakland locksmiths on ProsGrade.
  • One of 2 Oakland locksmiths on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Trust Signals

Phones answered 24/7 with mobile locksmith dispatch for urgent lockouts.

Services Covered

6 services
  • Automotive locksmithingvehicle lockouts, key duplication and ignition repair
  • Residential locksmithinglock rekeying, repair and installation, electronic locks, home lockouts
  • Commercial locksmithinglock repair, hardware installation and rekeying
  • Commercial automotive locksmithingbusiness vehicle keys, ignition and door locks, car-alarm remote units
  • Safe unlocking and repair
  • Roadside assistanceurgent roadside support and car jump starts

Reviews

What customers say

Earlier reviews commonly praise quick tire service and courteous technicians. One customer reported an ETA missed by nearly an hour with no update until they called, then said the technician was rude and rushed them to move a car with a flat tire, though the service itself was efficient.

Customer Reviews

WildAnimel

Came earlier than expected insurance app ETA. Technician was very polite and called me in advance to let me know he was a couple minutes away. I was surprised by his promptness because it was during a storm. He was very helpful. Would recommend again.
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Jana Schultz

The guy was very nice and fast. It was raining any the wind was blowing hard. He changed the tire very quickly and I was on my way. I had to wait 2 hours due to weather, but it was lickety split once he got there.

Austine Delos Santos

The service provided was quick and took no more than 5 minutes. My technician was swift and efficient. That being said, I was given an ETA arrival time of the service of 9:23 AM and my technician did not arrive until 10:15AM. I was not notified about the lateness until I called at 9:40AM to follow up on the service. Upon arrival, the technician asked me to move my car up and away from the curb despite having a completely flat tire and there being a FedEx truck blocking the back half of my car. When I asked if I could wait to move my car until after the truck left the technician told me, “Yeah, I don’t have time for that. Just move the car.” The car got moved and the tech did an efficient job of the service asked. I just don’t appreciate the rudeness and the rush when I was the one left waiting.
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Rosa Marin

Excellent company! Joe the technician saved the day for my daughter and myself! He arrived before the ETA and fixed the tire in no time! We are truly thankful for his wonderful Superman skills! I would definitely recommend their services to anyone! ??????
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TmR R

Fast, convenient, and quality service, ETA was 55 minutes and they were there in 20-25 minutes. Easy change of tire, and technician was knowledgeable and very nice. After changing the tire, he checked out the spare tire and noticed there was some minor damage (which i would not have noticed until its too late) and advised me not to drive on it so much and have it fixed as soon as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pop-A-Lock offer the same services at every location?

No. Pop-A-Lock is a franchise system, and services and availability vary by location.

Can Pop-A-Lock make a car key without the original?

Technicians can create a replacement using the vehicle's VIN and specialized programming tools, even when the original key is lost.

Does Pop-A-Lock unlock vehicles without damage?

Pop-A-Lock says its locksmiths use professional, non-destructive tools and techniques to unlock vehicles without scratching paint or damaging interior components.

What does Pop-A-Lock Smart Track provide?

At participating locations, Smart Track identifies the correct service provider and provides a digital receipt. It can also send an on-the-way notice, with GPS tracking available in participating markets.

Does Pop-A-Lock have a program for children locked in vehicles?

PALSavesKids is a free service that rescues children from locked vehicles, at no charge to families or caregivers.