A-Crane Locksmith

We didn’t have a great experience with the company. They quoted us one price ($ 59) for the service call, then changed the price ($ 89) because they knew they could gouge us.
IMHO Part of running a service business is service with integrity. Disappointed.

Very good place with reasonable price. I did copies for Lexus car. The can program car key.

I went to them a couple of months ago and was surprised at the cost of 2 keys for my boat. Not that friendly but anyway… Today went to Menlo Park on El Camino and their cost was ¼ the price. Won’t ever go there again plus the Menlo Park business was GREAT and VERY helpful and friendly… Try and find where I went, you’ll be very pleased.

Just went to get another key cut (it broke AGAIN!) and now they’re price is $ 35. Went up by $ 5. But I guess that just goes with the increased overhead being in the Bay Area. Still cheaper than the dealers!

I lost the master key to my Honda, and after calling the dealer who gave me a crazy expensive quote to replace it ($ 50 for the key, $ 150 to cut and program it), I went with A-​Crane who gave me a quote less than ¼th the dealer price. I brought my valet car key in, they cut and reprogrammed a master key for me, tested it, then even lubed the car lock a bit because it was a tad sticky, and had me on my way in under 10 minutes. They were very courteous and friendly too. I will definitely be using these guys to make keys for me in the future!

Great service and pricing! I needed to replace a 2010 Toyota Key with a transponder and remote features. The Toyota dealer was charging close to $ 450 ($ 231 w/​o tax for the key and $ 200 programming). I was able to order a brand new OEM Toyota key online for $ 30 but I wasn’t able to find any locksmiths on my side of the bay (Fremont/​Union City) that can program it.
Luckily for us, I found A-​Crane. I spoke with Trevor over the phone and he informed me that they can cut and program the key. Great experience and only a quarter of the dealer cost!

Went in before work to get a blank cut for my laser-​cut car key. Very reasonably priced; cutting only cost $ 35, which was a lot less than what the dealership quoted me. I was in and out within 10 minutes.

Went to A-​Crane based on Alex C. and Dave C. review. I also had a broken Lexus key case and got the case and blank online.
Cost was $ 35 for cutting the key and the service was quick and easy. I also received the key code.
The owner, Trevor, also gave me a heads up that some of the online blanks do not work. This was done before he cut the key and charged me. At least giving me the opportunity to reconsider spending $ 35 and then finding out that the online key blank did not work.
I had an excellent experience and would go back without hesitation.

A-​Crane Locksmith is the same company as Lockworks Unlimited, and have been now for several years. One small improvement they could make is to make this clear on the phone when scheduling service calls. I called A-​Crane Locksmith, having seen the awning of their shop on El Camino. I was surprised when Richard showed up in a Lockworks Unlimited truck with a LU logo on his shirt. He was quick to show me his identification and explain the situation, so all was ok.
The guys at A-​Crane Locksmith /​Lockworks Unlimited are profession and courteous. Travis is clear and helpful on the phone. He scheduled a service call quickly, and RIchard showed up right on time to rekey the exterior doors of my home. He did so quickly and neatly. Given this experience, I asked Richard to look at my wooden file cabinets, to see if locks could be added. These are high end cabinets and I wanted a clean, neat job. Richard proposed a clean, simple solution. Parts had to be ordered, but they came when expected and scheduling installation was easy. Richard did a great job on the install. The final cost was fair and held to the estimate. They even waived the service call charge for the second visit.

I am reviewing them because I am so tired of people only reviewing when something goes bad. These guys are awesome. I took a safe I found at a job. The mechanism had been taken out and they had drilled through the safe. These guys put in a brand new fancy schmanzy key pad combination device. It looks like NEW.
Also, these guys are the only guys in redwood city who consistently make me keys that actually work for my trucks. Skip orchard or any other local key maker and get your keys made here. Sure they might be a dollar more but they will work every time! I have never encountered rudeness from them. As a matter of fact It took me weeks to pick up my safe and they called a few times but never got rude with me.

In and out fast, guy was very nice too!

My Lexus key shell case got busted so I did what Alex C. suggested — I bought a new shell case on eBay ($ 8.99) and had the new key cut by A-​Crane for $ 30. A-​Crane also sells the key shell which is more expensive but less prone to cracking, but I opted for the cheaper option on eBay.
The A-​Crane staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I got the new key made in less than 5 minutes. I will highly recommend this place for all your locksmith needs.

Probably like most people, the only time I go to a locksmith is to have keys made. A-​Crane has made several keys for. All worked, all for a fair price.
About a month ago I wanted a spare key for an old car I bought, a 1984. It’s a fun car, not too beat up, and special in its own way
It required more force then normal to unlock the driver’s side door. My fear was that I would break off the key in door someday. I had oped that this locksmith had key blanks of stronger metal than brass. No such luck. But I did get a short lesson in automotive locks and keys.
While the man at the front desk made the key, the man towards the back of the shop asked me about the car — what year? how I like I?, how’s it run? normal stuff when men talks about cool cars.
Then he asked me where I was parked. I said, out front, and he said, show me. The man took a spray can of some kind of magic juice known only to locksmiths and spritzed some juice into the key hole on the passenger’s side and the driver’s side. All this while traffic was whizzing by on ECR. Both doors unlocked much more easily.
There was no charge, just the cost of the key.
Having no experience with locks or security systems or safes or anything else A-​Crane sells or services, I can’t tell you if they are good or bad with anything besides making keys (and spritzing old car door locks.)
But I will tell you this: any business that will make an extra effort to make someone’s life a little better it the kind of business I want to deal with in the future. You might want to think of them when you need a locksmith’s service. Or just stop in for a new key.

Got some keys made here awhile back and they were helpful.

One word: rude.
Ever since the new owners took over, I have NOT been impressed.
Spend your money elsewhere!

The girls in the shop worked hard to get what I wanted… I love their safe selection as well.
The manager seems well rounded in the industry to boot

Didn’t go with their service when locked out of my apartment recently, but will give them 3 stars for simply quoting a rough estimate of $ 120.
I went with another company that quoted $ 35 service fee to come out and then starting from $ 15 and up depending on the type of lock. When the guy got here he said the service fee was $ 50 I said no, got it back down to $ 35 then he said based on the type of lock would cost either $ 145 to drill it or $ 110 to pick it plus $ 5 labor.
Wont go into further details as i am going to write a review on them, but at lest A-​Crane was upfront about the ridiculous sticker price to have a locksmith come out!

They were able to make a duplicate key for my car for just under $ 100. Ford quoted me about $ 160. I did not save as much as Rex, but $ 60 is good.

Awesome! I just got a duplicate key made for my 2001 Acura CL-​S, for $ 45! The dealership wanted $ 180…
Not every locksmith can make these keys, so, impressive.
Also, friendly.