24/7 Mobile Locksmith · Currently dispatching in Marin
Marin Locksmith
MARIN LOCKSMITH 24/7 Mobile Locksmith
MARIN LOCKSMITH
Call (415) 340-1708
24/7 Mobile Locksmith in Marin

Broken Car Key Extraction
Snapped Key Removed without damage.

Key snapped off in the ignition, door or trunk lock — extracted cleanly, plus a fresh key cut on the spot.

Serving Marin, Novato, Mill Valley & surrounding areas.

30-Min Typical Arrival
Licensed #LCO8487
Pay After The Job’s Done
No Damage Guarantee
★★★★★ 5.0
124 Google Reviews
San Rafael Novato Mill Valley Sausalito Tiburon
+ all Marin County Serving Marin & all Marin County
Marin Locksmith extracting a broken car key from a lock without damage in Marin
Marin Locksmith tech with branded van in Marin Dispatching in Marin ★ 5.0
Serving San Rafael Novato Mill Valley Sausalito Tiburon + all Marin County
RC
★★★★★ "Arrived 10 mins after our conversation ended." Richard C.
SM
★★★★★ "I truly thought the car was done for." Sergei M.
ML
★★★★★ "Rekeyed the locks so I only need 1 key." Matthew L.
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A real licensed locksmith calls you back in under 30 seconds.

No call center. No upselling. A Marin tech reads your address, confirms the price, and tells you exactly when they'll be on your driveway.

  • Locked car / house / business — back inside, usually within 30 minutes
  • Lost car key — cut and programmed on site
  • Need a rekey or smart lock install — same visit, no callback
  • Just want a quote — flat number in writing, no pressure
Or call (415) 340-1708
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★★★★★
"Arrived 10 mins after our conversation ended." — Richard C.

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Licensed & Insured · LCO8487
30-Min Response Time
5.0 / 5 · 124 Reviews
All of Marin County
Why Marin chooses us

Three reasons people never call anyone else.

30min

Real arrival windows.

We track every van in real time. Dispatch confirms an exact ETA before you hang up — up to 30 minutes in most areas, slightly longer for the coast. Either way, no call-center estimate.

LCO8487

Licensed & bonded.

California-licensed locksmith, fully insured, every tech background-checked and badge-identified. We hand you the credentials before we touch a lock.

$79

Upfront, not surprise.

Your $79 base fee covers dispatch and the service call. You see the full price in writing before we start. No "actually that'll be $400."

Mobile locksmith services

Everything we handle in Marin, on one visit.

Every service below is a flat-rate, on-site fix. No two-visit games, no parts markups, no "we'll have to come back tomorrow."

Broken key extraction

Key snapped in the lock? We get it out without wrecking the cylinder.

Old, worn keys eventually fatigue and snap — usually right in the ignition or door lock, at the worst possible time. The instinct to grab pliers or super-glue almost always makes it worse: it pushes the broken half deeper or jams the wafers, turning a quick extraction into a full cylinder replacement.

Marin Locksmith uses proper key-extractor tools to remove the broken piece cleanly, without damaging the lock. Then, because the original key is now in two pieces, we cut (and program, if it's a chip key) a fresh working key on the spot so you drive away — not just get the stub out.

Where keys break off

  • Key snapped in the ignition
  • Key broke off in the driver or passenger door lock
  • Key stuck and broken in the trunk lock
  • Worn key that finally cracked in half
  • Key bent then snapped while forcing a stiff lock
  • Only part of the key came out in your hand

What it costs in Marin

Broken-key extraction typically runs $79–$150 depending on where it snapped and how deep it's lodged; cutting (and programming) a replacement key is quoted on top based on your vehicle. The $79 base fee covers dispatch and we confirm the total before any work. License #LCO8487.

How broken-key extraction works

  1. Assess the breakWe look at where the key snapped and how deep the piece sits — ignition, door or trunk — before touching it, so we don't push it in further.
  2. Extract without damageUsing proper extractor tools we pull the broken half cleanly, protecting the wafers and cylinder so the lock keeps working.
  3. Cut a fresh keySince your original is now in pieces, we cut a new key to your car's code on-site — and program the chip if it's a transponder key.
  4. Test the lock & startWe cycle the repaired lock and start the car with the new key to make sure everything turns smoothly before we go.

Vehicles we extract keys from

We service Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, Tesla, Lexus, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, GMC, Mazda, Acura, Infiniti, Volvo and most other makes and models — foreign and domestic.

Recent work in Marin

Real Marin jobs from this month.

Real photos from real call-outs across Marin County. No stock images, no staged photoshoots.

Car lockout in San Rafael
3 days ago Tesla lockout, back in 11 min San Rafael
House lockout in Mill Valley
5 days ago Front door rekey, 6 cylinders Mill Valley
Smart lock install in Tiburon
1 week ago Yale smart lock install Tiburon
Car key programming in Novato
2 days ago Toyota key cut & programmed on site Novato
Whole-house rekey in Sausalito
4 days ago Whole-house rekey post-move-in Sausalito
Commercial office lockout in Larkspur
6 days ago Office master-key system Larkspur
Key duplication in San Anselmo
2 weeks ago High-security key copies San Anselmo
Ignition repair in Fairfax
9 days ago Ignition cylinder repair Fairfax
124 verified Google reviews · 5.0 average
Vehicles we service

All Major Makes & Models

ToyotaHondaFordChevroletTeslaBMWMercedes-BenzSubaruJeepVolkswagen& Many Others
The mobile difference

Nothing to tow, nothing to drop off — we bring the locksmith shop to you.

Shop or dealership
2 Days
Tow or drive it in, book a slot, wait for the callback
VS
Marin Locksmith
One Visit
A fully stocked van at your address, finished on the spot
Real Marin reviews

A 5.0 rating across 124 verified Google reviews.

Every review below is a real, verified Google review left by a Marin customer.

★★★★★

"Arrived 10 mins after our conversation ended."

Sapir answered immediately (unlike every other service I called which seemed to be a calling center) and quoted me an excellent price to get my BMW X3 car keys replicated without having a master key. Arrived 10 mins after our conversation ended and was very informative about the process. Was done in about 15 mins and relieved so much stress.

RC
Richard CadavidVerified Google review
★★★★★

"I truly thought the car was done for."

I had a nightmare situation with my 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 involving a corrupted immobilizer chip that had been improperly removed, and I truly thought the car was done for. He was able to recover the data from the damaged chip and get the car running again. His expertise, patience, and professionalism were outstanding throughout the process.

SM
Sergei MarychevVerified Google review
★★★★★

"Rekeyed the locks so I only need 1 key."

Called Marin Locksmith to install new door handle and electronic keypad locks on my front door. Sabir was polite and efficient. He replaced both locks and even rekeyed the locks so I only need 1 key to enter. I would highly recommend him for locksmith work.

ML
Matthew LagerVerified Google review
★★★★★

"He quickly unlocked my work van with ease."

Sapir provided an effortless experience today. He promptly called me to let me know an ETA, with a follow up text halfway through. He quickly unlocked my work van with ease, opting to pick the lock to protect the integrity of my door. It took less than 45 minutes from the time I called, to the time he was leaving my driveway.

ZK
Zack KingVerified Google review
★★★★★

"The shop wanted the car dropped off for half a day."

The mini key I rely on for my 05 Prius doors stopped working. I stopped by a locksmith shop and they said they would need the car dropped off for half a day. Then I found Sapir, the wizard of locks. Within about 20 minutes he re-keyed the lock with both a full size and mini key, and gave my sad looking fob a total facelift.

AC
A-C MVerified Google review
★★★★★

"Came to my rescue within the hour."

As a house sitter, I panicked when I could not open the front door which had accidentally slammed closed. Marin Locksmith came to my rescue within the hour, and for a reasonable charge corrected a misalignment in the door and adjusted the lock which had also been giving me grief. All is well that ends well!

DC
D CampbellVerified Google review
Service area

A van within 30 minutes of most Marin neighborhoods.

Stationed across San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, and Sausalito so we cover the entire metro 24/7.

Currently dispatching across every Marin city.

If your address is in central Marin, a tech is on the way within 30 minutes. West Marin (Point Reyes, Bolinas, Tomales) takes a bit longer — call for an exact ETA.

San Rafael Novato Mill Valley Sausalito Larkspur Corte Madera Tiburon Belvedere Ross Fairfax San Anselmo Kentfield Greenbrae Marin City Point Reyes Station Bolinas Stinson Beach Inverness
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Common questions

About broken key removal in Marin.

Can you get a broken key out without damaging the lock?
Yes — that's exactly what extractor tools are for. We remove the broken piece while protecting the wafers and cylinder, so in most cases the original lock still works fine afterward.
Should I try to pull it out myself first?
Please don't force it with pliers or glue — that usually pushes the piece deeper or jams the lock, turning a simple extraction into a cylinder replacement. Call us before trying anything.
Will I be able to drive away after?
Yes. Once the broken piece is out we cut (and program, for chip keys) a fresh working key on the spot, so you leave with a key that starts the car.
My key snapped in the ignition — can you still help?
Yes. Ignition extractions are common for us. We remove the piece and, if the cylinder is worn, we can repair or replace it the same visit.
How fast can you come?
Arrival across Marin is up to 30 minutes in most areas, and we handle broken-key calls 24/7.
Do I need the broken-off half?
It helps if you have it, but we don't require it — we can cut a new key from your vehicle's code even if the other half is lost.
How much will it cost?
Extraction usually runs $79–$150 plus the cost of the replacement key for your specific vehicle. We quote the full price before starting — no surprises.
Ready when you are

Locked out? We're already on the way.

Pick up the phone or hit the form — a Marin Locksmith tech is dispatched in under 30 seconds, 24/7, anywhere in the county.

Licensed #LCO8487 24/7 dispatch No-damage guarantee Pay after the job
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