Professional Car Key Services
Key Duplication • Transponder Programming • FOB Replacement • Same-Day Service
Complete Car Key Solutions
From simple key duplication to complex transponder programming, we provide all the automotive key services you need. Mobile service brings professional key cutting and programming directly to your location.
Professional Car Key Duplication Service
Professional car key duplication service with mobile key cutting. Same-day spare keys for all vehicle makes and models. Standard and transponder keys.
Starting at $45
Professional Key Fob Replacement & Programming
Expert key fob replacement and programming service. Replace lost, stolen, or broken key fobs. Add spare remotes. Mobile programming comes to you.
Starting at $125
Complete Car Key Replacement Service
Complete car key replacement service. Lost all your keys? We make new keys and program them on-site. All vehicles, 24/7 emergency service available.
Starting at $125
Professional Transponder Key Programming
Expert transponder key programming service for all vehicles. Program new keys, replace lost keys, add spare transponder keys. Mobile service throughout Austin.
Starting at $95
Why Choose Our Car Key Services?
Advanced Equipment
Professional key cutting machines and programming tools for all vehicle makes and models including the latest transponder and smart key systems.
Mobile Service
We come to you! Our fully equipped mobile units bring professional key cutting and programming directly to your home, office, or roadside location.
All Vehicle Types
From economy cars to luxury vehicles, domestic to foreign - we have the expertise and equipment for all automotive key systems.
Same-Day Service
Most key services completed the same day you call. Emergency service available 24/7 for urgent key needs.
Guaranteed Quality
Every key is precision cut and thoroughly tested. Transponder keys are programmed and verified before we leave. Warranty on all work.
Upfront Pricing
Clear, transparent pricing with no hidden fees. We provide exact quotes before starting work so you know exactly what to expect.
Mobile Key Service Throughout Austin
Our mobile key cutting and programming service covers all of Austin and surrounding areas:
Understanding Modern Car Key Technology
Today's car keys are sophisticated electronics devices, not simple metal blanks. Transponder chips, encrypted signals, proximity sensors, and computer programming have transformed automotive keys into complex security systems. Understanding the difference between key types helps you know what to expect when you need a spare, replacement, or emergency service.
The Evolution of Car Keys
- Traditional Keys (pre-1995): Simple metal keys that could be duplicated at any hardware store for $2-3. No electronics, no programming, just mechanical cutting. Still common on older vehicles and classic cars.
- Transponder Keys (1995-2010): A chip embedded in the plastic head communicates with your vehicle's immobilizer system. The key must be physically cut AND electronically programmed. Without proper programming, the car won't start even though the key turns.
- Remote FOBs (2000-2015): Keys with integrated remote unlock, lock, trunk, and panic buttons. Programming requires access to vehicle computer systems via OBD-II port. Lost FOBs must be programmed and previous FOBs can be deactivated for security.
- Smart Keys (2010-present): Proximity keys that unlock when you approach and start with push-button ignition. No physical key blade (or hidden emergency blade). Most complex programming requiring dealer-level equipment or specialized aftermarket tools.
Why Modern Keys Cost More
The $2 hardware store key no longer exists for most vehicles. Transponder chips cost $20-40 wholesale. Programming equipment costs thousands of dollars and requires annual software updates for new vehicle models. Smart keys use encrypted rolling codes that change every time you lock/unlock. The blank smart FOB itself costs $100-200 before programming. Our pricing reflects the actual cost of equipment, software, and training required to provide modern automotive key services—and we're still significantly cheaper than dealership prices.
What to Expect During Key Programming
Programming takes 15-45 minutes depending on your vehicle's make, model, and year. Our technician connects to your vehicle's computer system via the OBD-II diagnostic port (under the dash, driver's side). For some vehicles, we'll need your existing working key to "clone" authorization to the new key. Other vehicles allow us to program new keys directly. After programming, we test the new key multiple times—starting the engine, cycling locks, checking remote functions—before we consider the job complete.
Get a Spare Before You Need It
The worst time to need a spare car key is when you've lost your only key. Programming costs more when we have to generate keys from scratch without an existing key to clone. Many vehicles limit the number of keys that can be programmed without dealer intervention. Get your spare made while you still have a working key—it's faster, cheaper, and prevents emergency situations.
Need Car Key Services?
Call now for same-day key duplication, programming, or replacement service