Spare Car Key Service
$75 - $250 | 20-40 minutes | Available 24/7
Getting a spare key made while you still have your original costs $75-$250 and takes 20-40 minutes. Much cheaper than emergency replacement after you lose your only key. We clone the blade and transponder chip at your location.
Why Should You Get a Spare Car Key?
Because losing your only key costs 2-3x more to replace. A spare key made from an existing key runs $75-$200. An emergency replacement when all keys are lost runs $150-$400. The math is simple. Get a spare while you have one.
According to a 2024 Consumer Reports survey, 1 in 5 drivers has lost a car key in the past 3 years. That's 20% of drivers who ended up paying full replacement prices because they never got a spare made. Don't be that person.
How Is Making a Spare Different from a Full Replacement?
We clone your existing key instead of decoding the car from scratch. Cloning is faster and cheaper because we copy the blade pattern directly and duplicate the transponder chip. No need to access the car's immobilizer system.
For basic transponder keys, cloning takes 15-20 minutes. For smart keys, the car needs to 'learn' the new fob through an OBD-II programming session, which takes 20-30 minutes. Either way, it's a fraction of the cost and time of a full replacement.
Common Questions
How much does a spare car key cost?
Standard metal key: $75-$100. Transponder key: $100-$175. Smart/proximity key: $175-$250. All include cutting, programming, and testing.
Can you come to my home to make a spare?
Yes. We're fully mobile. We come to your driveway, office parking lot, wherever is convenient. No need to drive to a shop.
How many spare keys can I have?
Most vehicles support 4-8 programmed keys. Two is the minimum we recommend. One on your person, one in a safe place at home.
Should I get a spare before I lose my only key?
Yes. That's the whole point. A spare now costs $75-$250. An emergency replacement after losing all keys costs $150-$400 plus the stress and downtime. It's insurance.
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