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Car Key
Replacement
USA 🇺🇸
A reliable car key replacement and spare key provider in the United States. We supply and program transponder and remote car keys on the spot.
We Make It Easy To Get Spare, Replacement Keys For Any Car.
At Car Key Replacement, we pride ourselves on being able to supply, cut and program new Transponder Keys and Remote Central Locking fobs for the majority of cars on USA roads.
Maybe you’ve lost your car keys, or just need a spare. Let Car Key Replacement provide a cost-effective alternative solution to the overpriced dealership prices.
- Instant quotes on replacement car keys within minutes
- We cover all makes and models of cars, trucks and 4WD’s
- Quick, friendly and knowledgeable service
Why Choose Car Key Replacement USA?
Mobile service, we come to you
Don’t waste your valuable time booking and waiting at your dealership for a replacement car key. We come to you!
Keys for all makes and models
Proudly supplying all makes and models of cars on Australian roads. Got something unique? Try us!
Cheaper than going through the dealer
Avoid expensive dealer prices! Our quality genuine and aftermarket keys are significantly cheaper.
4-hour Callback Guarantee
We have a call back guarantee to make sure we have a quote for you ASAP! You can also call us to get a quote instantly.
Longest running in the business
We’ve been around for a long time, and our commitment to quality and service demonstrates this every day.
Accurate, guaranteed quotes
Unlike other replacement key providers, we don’t exploit your urgency by inflating prices. What we say is what you pay!
Prefer the phone? Call us on 09 5425 07180
Hit the Road Again in No Time!
Are you stuck without your keys?
Give us a call now or use our convenient quote form to book in a visit and get yourself back on the road, fast.
Thanks for getting me back out on the road!
The guys from Car Key Replacement got to me fast, and cut a new replacement key, so I was back on the road in no time. Fast, affordable and friendly service. I love these guys!
What is Car Key Replacement?
Car key replacement USA is the lifeline to getting back into your vehicle by making and programming a new key when your original one is lost or broken. Yeah! It happens when you least expect it.
Who Handles Car Key Replacement?
If you need a car key replacement, when you’re locked out of your car and don’t have the original key, you may have to go to a car dealership or car locksmith.
Who Should I Contact if I Lose My Car Keys?
Losing a set of keys can be a nightmare, especially if you’re not close to home and don’t have a spare key. You can try calling the dealership where you bought your car. They might have a car key replacement that works with your car. If not, your next step would be to call a mobile locksmith or request roadside assistance. A mobile locksmith comes out to your car and unlocks it for you. An auto locksmith can also make you a new key on the spot. If you bought a warranty with your car, it could cover lockouts. Your dealer may be able to fulfill the warranty, and calling them and mentioning the warranty could get you back on the road faster.
Does Car Insurance Covers Replacing Car Keys?
Getting a replacement car key without any coverage could actually be quite expensive, especially for high-end models, reaching up to $500. Auto insurance doesn’t always cover keys, and it varies based on the situation. Yet, if your keys are stolen, many insurers offer some coverage, often falling under comprehensive coverage.
Can Roadside Assistance Help With Car Key Replacement?
Yes, roadside assistance can often aid in unlocking a car if keys are locked inside. However, coverage for lost or damaged keys varies. While they might assist in unlocking the car door using tools like Slim Jims, repairing or replacing lost or damaged keys isn’t typically covered and would be your responsibility.
Types of Car Keys and Key Fobs: Which One is Yours?
Car keys used to be very simple, like other household keys. Now, most cars come with new tech, so are their keys. A fancy key is harder to replace. The type of key you have will also directly influence its replacement cost. If you’re unsure which key you had, consult your owner’s manual. The price of a new key depends on how technologically advanced it is. A local locksmith can usually make a new key for traditional keys, but a car key fob or smart key could mean you have to visit your car dealership.
1. Traditional Key
If your car uses traditional (old-style-classic metal) key, that physically insert into the vehicle’s lock and ignition, it’ll probably be inexpensive for you to make a copy. A hardware store with key cutting can make new ones and can cost $7 to $25. But it only helps if you do it before losing your original.
2. Laser Cut Keys
Laser cut keys, also called sidewinder or internal keys, don’t have notches and grooves on them like a traditional key; instead, they have a groove cut in the middle. They’re harder and more expensive to copy, but you can get it done at any dealership, locksmith, or hardware store. Pricing for a laser cut key runs between $50 and $100.
3. Car Key Fob
These are remote controls that can lock, unlock, and sometimes start the car remotely with the click of a button. They often combine keyless entry and remote start functions. Getting a new key fob replacement can cost from $150 to $600 (ouch!).
4. Switchblade Key
Compact keys that can fold into a fob but extend out when needed – like a tiny switchblade – to be used in the ignition or locks. Cool, but more expensive to replace.
You might need the car dealership or locksmith to have one cut and re-programmed. Pricing varies from $15 to $50 depending on if your key fob also has a remote starter and other features.
5. Transponder key
Transponder keys embedded with a microchip that sends a unique code to the car’s ignition system, allowing the car to start only when it receives the correct code. Losing it without a spare key means towing to the dealership.
The dealership might ask for ownership proof before programming the transponder chip to your car. But if they have to order a new replacement key, it could take days.
Transponder keys can cost between $200 and $250 to replace, plus towing. So keep an eye on ‘em.
6. Smart Key
Smart keys use proximity sensors to allow keyless entry and push-button ignition in your car when the key is nearby. Regardless of the convenience, these keys are the most expensive keys to replace.
Like the transponder key, if you lose a smart key you’ll have to tow your car to a dealership. They might have to order a new key, plus you’d have to wait for it to arrive.
The price of a smart key varies from $220 to $500 for a new one, so keep track of that spare!
7. Keyless Entry Remote & Remote Start Keys
Keyless entry remote keys use a keypad or a code to send radio signals to start your car. Unlike a transponder key, if the key fob if lost or isn’t working, you can still use a traditional metal key to unlock your car. If you bought an aftermarket keyless entry system (usually they are), replacing it going to be harder. Your dealership won’t be able to help, and you’ll need a locksmith to cut out a physical key for your car.