Car Key Cutting
$65 - $175 | 10-20 minutes | Available 24/7
Triton Locksmith cut car key blades at your location for $65-$175. Standard edge-cut keys run $65-$85. Laser-cut (sidewinder) keys run $85-$125. High-security keys for luxury vehicles run $125-$175. We carry blanks for over 200 models.
What Types of Car Key Blades Do We Cut?
Standard edge-cut, laser-cut (sidewinder), and high-security dimple-cut. Standard edge-cut keys have teeth on one side and are used on most vehicles pre-2010. Laser-cut keys have a groove down the center and are found on newer vehicles and most European brands. High-security dimple cuts are used on some luxury vehicles.
We use a Triton TRJ-1 automatic key machine that handles all three cut types. It reads your existing key or decodes the lock and cuts a precise copy in under 5 minutes. According to Triton's calibration specs, the machine holds tolerances within 0.001 inches.
Can You Cut a Key Without the Original?
Yes. We decode the lock cylinder or pull the VIN-based key code. If you have no key at all, we read the lock on the car door and generate the correct cut pattern. Many vehicles also have their key code stored in a database that we access by VIN number. Either method produces a perfectly cut key.
This is the same process dealers use, except we do it at your location and usually for less money.
Common Questions
How much does car key cutting cost?
Edge-cut: $65-$85. Laser-cut: $85-$125. High-security: $125-$175. This is the blade cut only. Transponder programming is separate if your key needs a chip.
What's the difference between laser-cut and regular keys?
Laser-cut keys have a winding groove carved into the flat of the blade. They're thicker and more resistant to forced turning. Most vehicles from 2010+ use laser-cut keys. They require a specialized cutting machine.
Do you carry key blanks in your van?
We carry blanks for over 200 vehicle models. Honda, Toyota, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, and more. If we don't have yours, we can source it same-day.
Is the cut key ready to use immediately?
If your car doesn't have a transponder immobilizer, yes. If it does, the key also needs chip programming (separate service) before it'll start the engine. The blade alone opens the doors and turns the ignition.
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