San Luis Obispo County · Mobile · Open 24/7
24/7 Mobile Locksmith in San Luis Obispo County
Locked out? Lost your car keys? We cut and program keys for 95% of vehicles — on site, day or night — plus full residential and commercial locksmith services across SLO County.
- ✔ Licensed, insured & bonded
- ✔ Open 24/7
- ✔ Mobile — we come to you
- ✔ Locally owned & operated
- ✔ 5-star rated
- ✔ Car keys below dealer pricing
What we do
Complete Locksmith Services, Wherever You Are
Automotive
Car lockouts, all-keys-lost replacement, smart keys, fobs, and transponders — cut and programmed at your location for 95% of vehicle makes and models.
Automotive locksmith →Residential
Rekeying, lock installation, smart locks, repairs, and home lockouts — handled on site by a licensed, insured and bonded local locksmith.
Residential locksmith →Commercial
Master key systems, access control, high-security locks, and fast rekeys that keep your business and staff secure.
Commercial locksmith →Emergency 24/7
Locked out at 2 a.m.? We answer around the clock and typically arrive within 30 minutes to an hour anywhere in the county.
Emergency locksmith →Why OnSpot
Why San Luis Obispo County Chooses OnSpot Locksmith
- Licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (Lic. LCO7813), insured, and bonded
- Locally owned and owner-operated — you deal with the locksmith, not a call center
- Over 5 years of experience across automotive, residential, and commercial work
- Fully mobile workshop — keys cut and programmed on site
- Original car keys at well below dealership pricing
- True 24/7 emergency availability, every day of the year
- Upfront, honest pricing — no bait-and-switch quotes
We service keys and locks for Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, and hardware from Medeco, Emtek, Yale, Master Lock, SentrySafe, Von Duprin, Weslock, and more.
How it works
Help Is Three Steps Away
Call or text us
Call or text 24/7 at (805) 550-3666. Tell us where you are and what happened — we'll quote you upfront.
We come to you
Our mobile workshop heads your way immediately — typically 30 minutes to an hour anywhere in SLO County.
Problem solved on the spot
Keys cut and programmed, locks opened or rekeyed, hardware installed — finished in one visit, on site.
Reviews
5-Star Reviews From Your Neighbors
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 88 Google reviews — read them on Google.
“Ryan from OnSpot Locksmiths was the best locksmith I have ever had the pleasure to do business with. I called them to get a couple new keys cut for my Nissan and he was polite, professional and on time to the scheduled appointment. Got the keys cut very quickly and everything went smooth as can be! Great price, service and even went out of his way to meet me at my work to get them cut! I'll only be calling them for my locksmith needs!”
Kris B.Car keys cut on site — Nissan“Had a great experience working with Ryan to get an aftermarket key fob programmed for my Subaru Forester. Apparently, Subarus make tricky key fobs to program, but Ryan made quick work of it without issue. He was responsive to calls and texts and was kind and professional during the appointment. I highly recommend his services!”
Luke WillsKey fob programming — Subaru“OnSpot Locksmith is the best locksmith in town! I've called every locksmith on the central coast looking to make a copy of a motorcycle key and Ryan was one of the only 2 people in town who was able to provide this service. Ryan went above and beyond with ensuring he had the right blanks for the key and that my key was cut precisely and turned the ignition. Great communication and quick mobile service.”
Skye SamsonMotorcycle key duplication“Called OnSpot Locksmith one desperate evening when my Airbnb guests were locked out. He returned my call within 5 minutes and quickly said he could be there in 40 minutes. He took my ID, proof of ownership of the property, and form of payment, and in less than 20 minutes showed up and let our guests in — no muss, no fuss. Thank you so much for pulling us out of a bind!!”
James HuangEmergency rental lockout“Had an amazing experience — Ryan was so kind in coming out to help me at midnight with retrieving my keys I locked inside my vehicle. From initial contact to key retrieval, it was less than an hour! 10/10 would call again if I need to, and I recommend him to anyone that ends up in the same situation as I did.”
Victor T.Midnight car lockout“Ryan is a good guy and communicated well as we planned our appointment. He helped me with an old lockbox of mine that turned out to have a very difficult lock to crack — not your run of the mill job. He made quick work of it.”
Blake PetrucciDifficult lockbox openingService Areas
Locksmith Services Across San Luis Obispo County
Fully mobile and locally based in San Luis Obispo — we cover every community in the county, 24 hours a day.
- Adelaida
- Arroyo Grande
- Asuncion
- Atascadero
- Avila Beach
- Callender
- Cambria
- Cayucos
- Creston
- Edna
- Grover Beach
- Lake Nacimiento
- Los Osos
- Morro Bay
- Nipomo
- Oceano
- Paso Robles
- Pismo Beach
- San Luis Obispo
- San Miguel
- Santa Margarita
- Shandon
- Templeton
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you get to me?
We're based in San Luis Obispo and fully mobile. Most calls in and around SLO see us in 15–30 minutes; North County and coastal towns are typically 30–60 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Can you make a car key if I lost all of mine?
Yes. We cut and program keys — including smart keys, transponder keys, and fobs — for 95% of vehicles, on site. No tow to the dealership, and usually well below the dealer's price.
Are you available on nights, weekends, and holidays?
Yes — OnSpot Locksmith 24/7 means exactly that. Lockouts, lost keys, and emergency rekeys are answered around the clock, every day of the year.
What areas do you serve?
All of San Luis Obispo County: San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Los Osos, Nipomo, Cambria, and every community in between.
What payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Venmo, cash, and checks.
How does pricing work — will I know the cost before you start?
Yes. We quote the job over the phone before we head your way, and the price is confirmed before any work begins. If what we find on site changes the job, we tell you and re-quote before continuing rather than adding it to the bill afterwards.
What should I have ready when I call?
Where you are and what's locked. For a vehicle, the year, make, and model — and whether you still have any working key, since that changes whether it's a duplicate or an all-keys-lost job. For a home or business, whether you need to get in now or need locks rekeyed or replaced.
Are you a licensed locksmith?
Yes. Ryan Nunley holds California locksmith license LCO7813, issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, and it's printed at the bottom of every page of this site. California law requires a locksmith to publish that number in their advertising — so if you're comparing quotes and someone can't give you theirs, that tells you something. We are also insured and bonded. You can check any California locksmith, including us, using the "Verify a License" tool on the Bureau's own site at bsis.ca.gov.
How do I avoid locksmith scams?
Ask for the California license number first — a legitimate locksmith publishes it and a scam operation won't have one. Then get a firm price before anyone is dispatched, and be wary of a quote that jumps once the technician arrives; that bait-and-switch is the whole business model. Expect a real local address and reviews you can check, and expect to be asked for ID and proof you're entitled to the property. A locksmith who doesn't ask is a locksmith you shouldn't want. We wrote up the warning signs in more detail on our blog.
Will you need to see ID before letting me in?
Yes, and that's deliberate. We verify you're authorized before opening anything: photo ID plus proof of ownership or residency — a registration, insurance card, lease, or a bill with your name on it. It takes a minute, and it's the difference between a locksmith and someone who will open any door for anyone.
Locked out right now?
We're open 24/7 and we come to you — anywhere in San Luis Obispo County.