Frequently Asked Questions — OnCall Locksmith Tampa Bay

Yes. Emergency vehicle and home lockout assistance is available 24/7, including Sundays. Routine-service hours on Sunday are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and on Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

OnCall Locksmith is a mobile locksmith. A technician comes to your home, business or vehicle anywhere in our Tampa Bay service area. There is no walk-in shop.

Yes. OnCall Locksmith serves Plant City and eastern Hillsborough County with 24/7 emergency vehicle and home lockouts and routine services during our published hours.

OnCall Locksmith is a local, family-operated business founded by Sam Araj. It has operated under the OnCall name since 2025, and the owner's locksmith experience began in 2011.

Have your vehicle identification number (VIN) and proof of ownership ready. A technician cuts and programs the new key at your location.

Emergency lockouts for cars, homes and businesses, lock rekeying, lock replacement, car key replacement, transponder and key fob programming, ignition repair and replacement, safe opening and combination changes, and commercial access control.

24/7 mobile emergency lockouts for vehicles and homes across Tampa Bay. Routine locksmith work follows our published service hours. Routine-service hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. All times are Eastern Time.

Typical dispatch time is 20–30 minutes for roadside vehicle lockouts and late-night home lockouts. Dispatch means assigning and sending a technician, not arrival; traffic, location and technician availability can affect timing. Call for the current estimate.

Our highly rated mobile technicians specialize in key fob programming for luxury and newer vehicles, at lower prices than local auto dealerships. Compatibility and cost depend on the make, model, year and fob; call to confirm support and compare a quote.

We serve the greater Tampa Bay area, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Largo, Pinellas Park, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Land O' Lakes, New Port Richey and Plant City.

Yes, we have specialized equipment to cut and program keys using your vehicle's VIN and proof of ownership.

Yes, we rekey existing locks so they work with a new key.

Yes, we offer professional safe opening using manipulation or precision drilling techniques.

Yes, we handle commercial access control, master key systems, panic bars, and high-security locks for businesses.

It is the process of syncing a new key's microchip with your car's computer so the engine will start.

Yes, we carry comprehensive liability insurance for your peace of mind.

We work with all major brands including Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and more.

Yes, we can repair or replace automotive ignition cylinders on-site.

If your hardware is functioning well and you just want to stop old keys from working, a rekey is sufficient. If the lock is broken, rusty, or low-security, replacement is recommended.

Yes, we install and configure a variety of residential and commercial smart locks.

We can program fobs for almost all makes and models on the road today.

Access control systems use keypads or card readers to manage who can enter specific areas. It is highly recommended for businesses wanting to track entry and improve security without managing physical keys.

Yes, we offer a 90-day warranty on all labor, in addition to manufacturer warranties on parts.

Yes, we duplicate restricted and high-security keys for authorized individuals.

We accept cash, all major credit cards, and Apple Pay.