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02 / 07 · Automotive service

Car Key Replacement

Get a new car key cut and programmed by a professional mobile locksmith — fast, reliable service for most makes and models.

Open 24/7Mobile — we come to you
Car Key Replacement
Category
Automotive
Availability
24/7
Coverage
10 GTA cities
The visit
6 steps
On this page

Overview

What this actually involves

Our automotive locksmith identifies your vehicle, verifies the key type, cuts a new key, and programs the transponder, remote, or smart key to the vehicle. You leave with a fully functional replacement car key ready to use.

  • Do you really need to go to the dealership for a car key?

    Not always. Many modern car keys can be cut and programmed by a qualified automotive locksmith directly at your location. Depending on the vehicle, we can provide car key replacement, transponder keys, smart keys, proximity keys and key fobs without requiring a dealership visit — which saves you the time and inconvenience of towing the vehicle or leaving it with a service department.

  • Lost your only car key? A new key can still be made

    Losing the last key does not necessarily mean your vehicle needs expensive dealer service or a complete lock replacement. A professional automotive locksmith can often create a replacement key using your vehicle's information and specialised key-programming equipment. The exact procedure depends on the make, model and year, but in many cases the new key can be cut and programmed right at your vehicle.

  • Why car key replacement prices can be so different

    The cost of a replacement car key depends on the vehicle and the type of key required — not simply the metal key itself. Basic keys are generally less complex, while transponder keys, smart keys, proximity keys and push-to-start fobs may require specialised programming. Before starting the job, ask what is included in the price: key cutting, programming, the key or fob itself, and mobile service. We give you that breakdown so you know what you are paying for.

  • Need a car key today? We come to you

    A car key problem can happen at home, at work, in a parking lot, or on the side of the road. We provide mobile automotive locksmith service throughout Toronto and the GTA, helping customers with lost keys, replacement keys, spare keys, key fobs and key programming. Call and describe the vehicle, and you will hear which replacement option is available to it.

The visit

How the visit goes

Start to finish, so nothing on the day is a surprise.
  1. Step 1: Call about the key

    Tell us your vehicle's year, make and model, and your location. We discuss what the replacement needs, give you an estimate, and arrange a mobile visit that suits you.

  2. Step 2: We come to your location

    A mobile locksmith arrives at your home, workplace, parking lot or roadside anywhere across Toronto and the GTA. You do not need to tow the vehicle to a dealership.

  3. Step 3: We verify the vehicle and the key it takes

    The technician confirms the vehicle details and determines the correct key type — a traditional key, transponder key, smart key, proximity key or fob.

  4. Step 4: Your new key is cut

    The replacement is cut to match your vehicle's locks and ignition. If you want a second key while we are there, that is the cheapest moment to have one made.

  5. Step 5: We program and test it

    The new key or fob is programmed to your vehicle with professional key-programming equipment, then tested — the key, the remote functions and the starting system.

  6. Step 6: Job complete, and you are on your way

    Once the replacement is fully tested the service is done, without the time and inconvenience of a dealership visit.

Included

What to expect

  • Fast Mobile Service — we come to your location across Toronto and the GTA, so you can get a replacement key without towing your vehicle

  • Professional Key Programming — we cut and program replacement car keys, transponder keys, smart keys, and key fobs on site

  • Clear Upfront Pricing — know the expected cost before work begins, with no surprise fees added after the job

  • Experienced Automotive Locksmiths — we use professional equipment and proven procedures for a wide range of makes and models

  • Reliable Working Key — we test the new key and its functions before completing the job, so you can leave with confidence

Questions

Asked before calling

The questions this job actually gets, answered the way they would be on the phone.

No — a key can be made from the vehicle itself using its key code and immobiliser. If you still have a working key, the job is quicker; if you have none at all, see the all-keys-lost service, which is exactly this situation.

Where we go

Mobile across the Greater Toronto Area

The locksmith and the equipment come to you — 10 cities across 4 regions, 24/7. Based at 470 N Rivermede Rd, Vaughan.
Open 24/7Mobile — we come to you
  • Toronto2 cities

    • Toronto
    • Scarborough
  • Peel Region2 cities

    • Mississauga
    • Brampton
  • York Region3 cities

    • Vaughan
    • Markham
    • Richmond Hill
  • Durham Region3 cities

    • Pickering
    • Ajax
    • Oshawa

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Open 24/7
  • Nights and weekends included — any hour, any day
  • A real locksmith answers and walks you through it if needed
  • You hear the price before anyone drives out

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Send a photo of your lock and we can quote more accurately

What to include

  • A close, in-focus photo of the lock or the key
  • The whole door, or the make, model and year of the vehicle
  • Your area, so we can confirm we reach you

We call you back to talk it through and give you a price.

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