What is car key replacement?
Modern car keys are two things at once: a mechanically cut blade and an electronic transponder or proximity fob that the vehicle recognizes. A true replacement key needs both cut correctly and programmed to the vehicle — a hardware-store copy won't start the car.
When do you need a car key replacement?
Lost every key. Broken key that can't be extracted whole. Stolen key that could compromise the vehicle. Failed fob electronics. Or simply a smart move: getting a second key programmed while you still have one — spare keys are dramatically cheaper than all-keys-lost jobs.
How the process works
We arrive at your location, verify ownership with license and registration, pull the vehicle's key data through the OBD port (or, for all-keys-lost, through the immobilizer module directly), cut the blade by code, program the transponder or smart key to the vehicle, and test every button and function before we leave.
Types of keys
Basic transponder keys (1998–2010ish), remote head keys with integrated fob buttons, flip keys with folding blades, and smart proximity keys with push-to-start (KEYLESS-GO, Intelligent Access, SmartKey, Advanced Key, etc.). We handle all four and stock OEM and OEM-quality aftermarket housings.
Pricing
Service call starts at $49. Final pricing depends on the make, model, year, key type, and whether the job is a duplicate or all-keys-lost origination. Every job is quoted in full before we begin.