car key replacement, transponder & smart key programming
Lost every key, need a spare, or holding a fob that won’t unlock? Our mobile auto locksmiths reach you in 15 minutes and cut + program transponder, smart, and push-to-start keys roadside – usually cheaper than the dealer.
We’ll call back within 15 minutes.
No obligation. No spam. Fast callback guaranteed.
Lost keys, dead fobs, or a fading-out chip key – whichever it is, we cut and program a new one on the curb.
No spare anywhere. We make a brand-new key from scratch – no tow.
Get a spare cut & programmed before you’re stuck with none.
Dead battery, lost sync, or failed remote – we reprogram on-site.
The chip inside isn’t talking to your car. We cut + program the chip.
Proximity fob lost or failing? We program a fresh smart key for it.
Key snapped off in the door lock. We extract and cut you a new one.
Cut, programmed, and tested in your driveway – usually cheaper than the dealer.
Lost Key
No spare? We make a brand-new transponder key from scratch, paired to your car.
Smart Key
Push-to-start fobs and proximity keys programmed roadside for nearly every modern car.
Spare
Don’t wait for the original to fail – get a spare cut & programmed today.
From the call to a working key in your hand, usually 30-60 minutes. No dealer, no tow.
Tell us what you need (lost all keys, spare, fob program) and your year/make/model. Upfront price quoted.
The nearest mobile van rolls up with key blanks, fob shells, and a programmer for your specific vehicle.
We cut the metal blade to your lock and program the chip / smart fob to your car’s immobilizer.
Unlock, lock, panic, trunk, ignition – every function tested before we leave. You drive off with a working key.
Our vans carry transponder blanks, smart-key fobs, and the programming gear for the most-driven brands in California – plus plenty more. Don’t see yours? Just call.
Trucks, vans, motorcycles, RVs, and boats all welcome. Call (877) 300-2747 with your year, make, and model for an exact quote.
The dealer route usually means a $150-$300 tow, a 3-7 day wait for them to source the key, and a parts-and-labor invoice with a full markup. A mobile auto locksmith comes to you, cuts and programs the new key in your driveway, and you’re driving again the same hour – usually for half the dealer’s price.
We carry transponder blanks, smart-key fobs, and the programming computer for nearly every modern make – so most lost-key jobs are done on the first visit, no second trip and no rental car.
And because we’re a licensed (CA #LCO7102), bonded, and insured auto locksmith, every key is covered – both the work and your vehicle while we’re hands-on with it.
(877) 300-2747
Lost the only key to my Camry. Toyota quoted $480 + a 4-day wait. These guys cut and programmed a new transponder in my apartment parking lot in under an hour for half the price. Lifesaver.
Smart key fob on my Lexus stopped working – new battery didn’t fix it. They came out, programmed a fresh proximity fob in about 20 minutes. Way cheaper than the dealership.
Wanted a spare key for my F-150 before something went wrong. Booked it for the next morning, they showed up on time, cut + programmed a transponder spare in 25 minutes. Easy.
Depends on your year/make/model and the key type. Plain mechanical keys $25-$50, transponder keys $120-$220, key-fob remotes $150-$300, push-to-start smart keys $200-$450. You always get an upfront quote before any work begins – no surprise fees.
Yes – this is called “all keys lost” service and it’s one of our most-requested jobs. We decode your lock or pull the VIN to cut a brand-new key, then program it to your car’s immobilizer on the spot. No spare needed and no dealer tow.
Most jobs are 20-60 minutes on-site. A plain spare cut: 15 minutes. Transponder cut + program: 30-45 minutes. All-keys-lost smart key: 60-90 minutes. We arrive in 15 minutes – usually less.
Yes. We program the new key (or fob) into your car’s immobilizer alongside any existing keys you still have. If you want the lost key’s code wiped from the car for security, we can re-pair the whole key list – just ask.
Yes. We carry OEM-compatible smart-key fobs and the programming computer for Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Jeep, Lexus, and most other modern makes.
Usually yes. Most non-responsive fobs are a dead battery, lost programming sync, or worn buttons. We replace the battery, reprogram the fob to your car, or swap the shell – on-site, in about 15-20 minutes.
Almost always cheaper from a mobile locksmith – typically 30-50% less than dealer pricing – and we come to you instead of charging a tow. Plus we usually do it the same day instead of a 3-7 day dealer wait.
Yes. For your protection, we verify ownership before cutting or programming a key – usually with a driver’s license matching the registration or title. This is standard practice for all licensed mobile auto locksmiths.
One call covers lost keys, spares, transponder cutting, and smart-key programming across San Jose and the surrounding metro. Licensed, 24/7, upfront pricing.
