Car Key Replacement
$150 - $350 | 30-60 minutes | Available 24/7
Triton Locksmith cut and program new car keys at your location for $150-$350. All makes and models, including transponder keys, smart keys, and key fobs. No tow to the dealer. No waiting days. Done in 30-60 minutes on the spot.
How Do We Replace a Car Key Without the Original?
We decode your lock, cut a new blade, and program the transponder chip to your car's immobilizer. Modern car keys have three layers: the physical cut (the teeth), the transponder chip (talks to the car's immobilizer), and sometimes a remote (lock/unlock buttons). We handle all three on-site.
Our Autel IM608 Pro key programmer covers over 85% of vehicles on the road. For the rest, we carry Xtool and Smart Pro units. Between the three, we can program keys for virtually every make and model from 1996 to present.
How Much Does Car Key Replacement Cost?
$150-$350 depending on your vehicle's key type. Basic transponder keys (Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, Ford F-150) run $150-$200. Smart keys and proximity fobs (BMW, Mercedes, Lexus) run $250-$350. The price includes the key blank, cutting, and programming.
Compare that to the dealership. According to Consumer Reports, the average dealer charges $200-$600 for a replacement key and you have to tow the car there. We come to you, do it in your driveway or parking lot, and charge less. No contest.
Can You Make a Key If All Keys Are Lost?
Yes. That's actually our most common car key call. We don't need an existing key. We read your vehicle's immobilizer data, generate a new key code, cut the blade, and program the chip. The car doesn't know the old key ever existed.
The only thing we need is proof of ownership. Bring your registration, title, or insurance card showing you own the vehicle. Standard security practice.
Common Questions
How long does car key replacement take?
30-60 minutes at your location. Basic transponder keys are on the faster end. Smart keys with proximity and push-to-start take longer because of the programming steps.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealer?
No. We come to you and do everything on-site. Driveway, parking lot, side of the road. No tow needed.
Can you replace keys for luxury cars?
Yes. BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus, Porsche, Tesla. We carry the programming equipment for all of them. See our brand-specific pages for pricing.
Do you program the key to start the car and unlock the doors?
Yes. Full function. The key starts the engine, unlocks the doors, and operates the trunk. Same as a dealer key.
Can you make a spare key if I still have my original?
Absolutely. That's easier and cheaper since we can clone the existing key. See our spare key service for details.
What if my car is a push-to-start model?
We handle those too. See smart key / push-to-start for details on proximity key replacement.
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