Sam's Locksmith San Diego

I mean, this guy literally came from heaven to be honest with you. I was already having a rough week then to top it off New Year’s Day I get out wanting to get some thing to eat at Nick the Greek, moving too fast. I ended up locking my key in the truck. Once I realize I did two seconds after I closed the door, I quickly had anxiety and didn’t even try the door because I knew I locked my key in the truck. I have a 2018 freightliner M2 business class 106 with a 6.7 Cummins engine, Eaton double clutch automatic transmission. I called about two different places and called my insurance USAA. (Who are extremely reliable) to notify them that I got locked out of the truck. I then gave up plans for the day and what I wanted to do to take a minute and reflect on my relationship with God cause when things like this happen, they are like signs from God to either a slow down or do something differently. I called Sam . Something told me to call Sam. Sam, the Lock Smith man is a great man extremely reliable extremely dependable literally was almost like a 911 called because he came so fast and I believe he had his family with him mind you this is literally New Year’s Day Jan 1st 2026. He told me 45 minutes and he was here in 42 minutes. Then to top it off this man bless me with something that I’ve been trying to get waiting to get, and no one really had he end up having a spare key, which is very rare for this type of truck for a mobile locksmith to just be carrying or have available brand new. Also, my key was bent over 15°s this man took a look at it and fixed it in no time. I literally should have filmed him trying to get the door unlocked because for this type of truck and before I have locked the key in the truck it literally took over two hours sometimes less sometimes more . I watch Sam access his tool to the door and literally got the door unlocked within less than 15 seconds. No exaggeration I promise to God. Thank you, Sam. Thank you so much. I will recommend you 110%. Happy holidays and much love.

Sam provided excellent service quickly in the time of my need. He was available for service literally less than 60 minutes after I contacted him. Service was also super quick! Highly recommend Sam’s if you need quality service from a stand-up guy!

This guy has earned all 5 stars from over 300 people. Not only did he charge me less than anyone else he even helped me put my bumper properly in my car because he noticed it was loose. No extra charge and I didn’t even ask him. Such a good guy highly recommended.

First thought the kiosk store was closed- but then saw a man (ended up being Sam) running across the parking lot to service me..... thought that was very kind and thoughtful of him! And then he cut a new perfect key for my VW Vanagon..... worked the first time!.....and Sam is a nice great guy.

I was on my way to pick up lunch when I noticed people standing outside this kiosk. I thought great let me see if this man could get me a key fob that would work with my base model vehicle. There were a few people standing in line so he told me to wait for 20 minutes. I was waiting outside and talking to his customers and they assured me he did good work. Once he finished up with three small groups of customers he asked what I needed. I told him I wanted a key fob that could work with my electric locks since I was told only standard keys worked with my base model vehicle. Also, I told him I went to other locksmiths that told me getting a key fob for my car was impossible. Sam guaranteed me he could get me a key fob and it wouldn’t take much time for him to fix it. He asked for my car keys and began plugging iPad readers into my car to read codes and see if he could fix it. After about 30 minutes I realized he was taking way longer than he did with the other customers. So I asked him if there was a problem and he said give him time. After about an hour I realized something was wrong. He came to me and told me he couldn’t fix it and demanded I pay him. I told him I wouldn’t pay him when all he did was look at the car. He became irate and started cursing at me and yelling obscenities in the parking lot. I took my keys and tried to leave. When I put my keys into my car the doors wouldn’t unlock. Sam did something to lock me out of my car. I told him to open my doors and fix my car immediately. He couldn’t open the door with the key so he broke into the window with an inflatable wedge. My car doors were uneven and wouldn’t close properly after that.Then I tried to turn my car on and it wouldn’t start. He plugged his iPads into my car and started the car. After all that I told him he was unethical and tries to prey on women of color. Do you know this man was still cursing at me as I was trying to leave out of there with a swiftness. I’m still flabbergasted how he started out trying to be nice but ended up being a scammer businessman. If I could give 0 stars I would.Now I have to get my car fixed by professionals because every time I turn my car on it lags and sometimes won’t start. Avoid going to this man at all costs he is very sneaky.