Lost every key to the car? We cut and program a new one at the vehicle — no tow, no dealership appointment, usually inside an hour.
Car key replacement means originating a working key when you have none left. We read the key code from the vehicle's lock or decode it from the VIN, cut the blade on a code-cutting machine in the van, then program the transponder chip to your car's immobiliser so it will actually start the engine. A key that turns the lock but won't start the car is a key that was cut but never programmed — that second half is the part most hardware shops can't do.
Price is driven by the make and the key type, not by how far we drive. A basic transponder key for an older domestic truck sits at the bottom of the range; a proximity smart key for a late-model European car sits at the top. You get the exact number on the phone once you tell us year, make and model.
Real ranges for the makes we see most. Your model year and key type set where in the range you land — call and you'll get the number, not an estimate.
| Make | Typical range | Example model & key type |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | $45–$120 | F-150 — Transponder / Smart Key |
| Chevrolet | $50–$130 | Silverado — Transponder / Fob |
| Jeep | $55–$135 | Wrangler — Transponder / Fob |
| Dodge / RAM | $55–$135 | Charger — Transponder / Smart Key |
| GMC | $50–$130 | Sierra — Transponder / Fob |
| Chrysler | $50–$130 | 300 — Transponder / Smart Key |
| Buick | $50–$130 | Enclave — Smart Key |
| Cadillac | $95–$220 | Escalade — Smart Key |
We check your driver's license and vehicle registration to verify you're the legal owner. We do this on every job, without exception.
Using a precision laser or code-cutting machine, we cut the physical key blade to match your vehicle's lock pattern.
We connect to your car's OBD-II port and program the transponder chip to communicate with your immobilizer system.
We test the key on ignition, door locks, and trunk. You drive away with a fully working key — guaranteed.
Keys and fobs cut and programmed at the customer's vehicle across North Idaho.
Fobs, remotes and push-to-start proximity keys programmed at your vehicle with the same equipment a dealer uses.
Chip keys cut and coded to your car's immobiliser — the part that makes the engine actually turn over.
Key stuck, snapped off, or an ignition that won't turn — repaired or replaced at the vehicle before you pay for a tow.
Calling is fastest — we answer around the clock, quote on the phone, and drive to you.
