Lost All Your Car Keys? Here Is What To Do
Losing every car key with no spare does not mean a tow. A mobile locksmith cuts a new key by code and programs it to the immobilizer where the car sits, and Apex Locksmith Pros does it from $129+, the same day.
Before you call, find the VIN on the dash corner or door jamb and have photo ID and proof of ownership ready.
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What should you do first, and in what order?
First, make sure the car is somewhere it can sit safely: driveway, office lot, anywhere it does not need to move tonight. Second, photograph the VIN and your insurance card so everything is in your phone. Third, call with the year, make, model and VIN; the dispatcher quotes a flat total on that call. A tech then comes to the car, cuts the blade by factory code, and walks the immobilizer through accepting the new key. If the old keys were stolen rather than lost, say so, and we erase them from the car so they are dead plastic.
What does it cost, and when can we come?
All-keys-lost replacement starts at $129+ and runs higher for push-to-start proximity fobs. We answer 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week, and most lost-key calls are handled the same day. If you discover the loss late at night, the car is safe where it sits, and a morning call usually has you driving that day. Our Car Key Replacement page covers the all-keys-lost process step by step.
Rather hear it from a locksmith? Call or text and get a flat quote for your job.
What Else Do People Ask About This?
Callers in McKinney and nearby cities ask these follow-up questions most often on this topic, and each one is answered in a few plain sentences by our locksmith team.
Will my insurance cover a lost key?
Some comprehensive policies and roadside add-ons reimburse key replacement, so it is worth a call to your agent. We give you an itemized receipt either way.
Do stolen keys mean new locks?
Usually not. Erasing the old keys from the immobilizer stops them from starting the car. If you also want the door locks changed so the blade cannot open them, we can rekey those, but for most people the erase is enough.
What if I lost the only key to my car?
That is an all-keys-lost job, and it is routine. The key is cut from the factory code tied to your VIN and programmed at the car, starting at $129+.
How much does it cost to replace lost car keys with no spare?
All-keys-lost replacement with Apex Locksmith Pros starts at $129+. Push-to-start fobs cost more than basic chip keys, and the exact total is quoted on the phone before dispatch.
More Quick Answers
Need it handled? Car Key Replacement: full service page, or call (469) 712-5422, open daily 8 AM–8 PM.
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