Licensed, bonded, and NASTF-certified. Serving Samarkand near State St & Samarkand Dr in Santa Barbara. 35-40 min ETA.

A family member flew in to visit and needed to borrow the Toyota parked in the Samarkand driveway, but there was only one key. Rather than share a single fob back and forth all week, the homeowner called us. Our nearest unit is approximately 35-40 min away.
Car key replacement in the Samarkand area covers more than just metal cutting - modern Ford keys contain transponder chips and encrypted rolling codes that must be programmed to your vehicle's immobilizer. We handle the entire process on-site using OBD-II or direct EEPROM methods, so you drive away with a fully functional key. Read more
Your Subaru fob is more than a convenience feature - it communicates with your car's body control module via encrypted rolling codes. When that link breaks, you need professional reprogramming, not just a new battery. Read more
Need a spare transponder key for your Ford before that road trip out of Santa Barbara? Smart move. We clone your existing key's chip data onto a new blank in about 10 minutes at your location near Oak Park. Read more
We handle 10โ15 car lockouts a day across Santa Barbara, so your Subaru situation near Peabody Stadium isn't anything we haven't seen. Lishi picks, air wedges, and under-the-window tools - we choose the safest method for your specific vehicle and get you back inside fast. 35-40 min response, zero damage guarantee. Read more
Our ignition repair service covers the full spectrum: worn wafer replacement, broken spring repair, cylinder re-pinning, and complete ignition switch assembly swaps. We service Ford and all major makes at your location near Santa Barbara Golf Club. Read more
We duplicate every type of automotive key: standard transponder, high-security laser-cut, remote head, flip key, and proximity fob. If your Subaru has it, we can copy it. Mobile service throughout Santa Barbara - meet us near Santa Barbara Golf Club or at your home off State St & Samarkand Dr. Read more
We program push-to-start smart keys for every major make from 2010โ2027 - Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Fobik systems, Ford PATS proximity, Toyota H-chip and 8A-chip, Ford, and more. Full add-a-key or all-keys-lost service at your location near Santa Barbara Golf Club in Santa Barbara. Typical arrival to Samarkand: 35-40 min. Read more
Key snapped off in the door lock of your Subaru outside the gym near Santa Barbara Golf Club? We extract the broken blade, Lishi-decode the lock to read the cuts, and machine a new key on-site - no VIN lookups, no dealer calls, no tow.
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All makes and models · 1995–2027
"Marco was the best locksmith I've ever dealt with. I had a replacement fob programmed for my mom's car. Extremely fair rate and very pleasant to deal with. Rare qualities for a locksmith."
Max Parker"My sprinter van key broke and I was stranded. Marco was very friendly and helped me get 3 new keys quickly. Definitely using him again for any locksmithing needs."
Alan Covarrubias"This is the second time I've called EZ Car Keyz to rescue me. Tim got the job done again. Great communicator and fantastic service. Their prices are very fair and he comes to you. You can't beat this service."
Emily
See how we cut and program keys on the spot.

We drive directly to State St & Samarkand Dr. ETA: 35-40 min.

















