Car Key Replacement & Mobile Locksmith
Lost or broke every key? A mobile locksmith cuts and programs a new one to your car by VIN, on-site, same day, for most makes and models.
Car key replacement means cutting and programming a new key or fob to your vehicle when keys are lost or broken. An Apex Locksmith Pros tech does it on-site by VIN for most makes, usually the same day, from about $189, and well below dealer pricing.
- Key cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Most makes & models
- Mobile: we come to you
*Flat estimate for a standard transponder key. Smart/proximity keys vary by vehicle; exact price is quoted on the call before any work begins.
Want a number for your exact car? Try the car key price calculator.
Car Key Replacement: Locksmith vs Dealer
| Feature | Dealership | Apex Locksmith Pros |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $350 – $600+ | From $189 |
| How fast | 3 – 7 days, by appointment | Same day, ~20–30 min out |
| Where it happens | Tow your car to the lot | Mobile: we come to you |
| The quote | After they see the car | Flat total before dispatch |
How Car Key Replacement Works
From stranded to driving away in four steps, one local call.
- 1
Call with your car details
Year, make and model. We confirm the key type and give a flat quote on the call.
- 2
We come to your vehicle
A licensed tech arrives with the right blanks and programming gear, at your home, work or roadside.
- 3
Cut, programmed & tested
We cut the key, program it to your car, test it, and you're back on the road.
- 4
Pay the number from the call
The flat quote you heard on the phone is the bill. If you want a spare cut while the tech is there, just ask.
Makes & Key Types We Replace
On-site replacement for the vehicles and keys we see most.
Makes
Key types
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Common Questions, Answered Straight
Frequently Asked Questions
Most standard transponder keys start around $189 cut and programmed on-site. Smart and proximity keys cost more by vehicle; you get the flat total on the call.
Yes. We generate a new key by VIN and on-site decoding, then program it to the car, no original needed.
Most replacements are done in 20–45 minutes once the tech is on-site, depending on the key type and vehicle.
Yes. We program proximity/smart keys and remote fobs for most makes, right at your location.
Almost always. We skip the tow and the dealer markup, and we come to you, so you usually save a few hundred dollars.
Fobs are most of what we do now. Remote-head keys, flip keys, push-to-start proximity fobs: we carry the blanks, program the electronics to your car, and cut the emergency blade hidden inside. If the old fob is just worn out, sometimes a reshell or battery is the honest fix, and we will tell you so.
Car Key Replacement Near You
Same service, priced the same, across North Dallas.