Lost all your car keys? We make a new one at your car
For most cars, a mobile locksmith can make a new key where the car is parked, with no tow, even when no spare is left. You show the car is yours and send us the VIN for a quote.
No surprises
Price first, by text, before we drive.
You never pay more unless you approve a new total by text. How it works.
We text or call you back with the all-in price, before anyone drives out.
- Mobile serviceAt your car, home or business.
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- No-damage methods firstPicks and air wedges before any drill.
What proof do you need that the car is yours?
The title or current registration in your name, a photo ID with the same name, and a VIN on that paperwork that matches the car.
A key made from nothing is exactly what a car thief wants, so the rules here are strict. We check ID or proof of ownership before we open anything. The tech needs to see:
- The title or current registration, showing your name.
- A photo ID with the same name, such as a driver's license or state ID card.
- A VIN on that paperwork that matches the VIN on the car.
Paperwork locked inside the car? Say so when you contact us. A digital insurance card in your phone often shows your name and the VIN.
If the car is in someone else's name, such as a parent, partner or company, the owner needs to confirm by phone or text, and you need ID that ties you to them.
If ownership cannot be shown at the car, the tech does not make the key and the trip charge applies. That rule protects your car as much as anyone's.
What do you need to quote a lost car key?
The car, whether it is turn-key or push-to-start, the VIN by text, and where it is parked.
- Year, make and model, and the trim if you know it.
- Turn-key or push-to-start.
- The VIN, by text. It is on a small plate at the bottom corner of the windshield on the driver side, readable from outside, and on a sticker in the driver door frame.
- Where the car is parked, and whether it is locked.
The VIN tells us the exact blade, chip and fob before the van leaves. Without it, any quote is a guess.
What happens when the tech gets to the car?
The tech checks ownership, opens the car if needed, cuts a new blade and pairs the new key with the immobilizer. You test it before you pay.
- Ownership check against your ID and paperwork.
- If the car is locked, it is opened without damage.
- A new blade is cut, from a key code or by decoding the door lock.
- A programming tool pairs the new key with the car's immobilizer.
- You test start, lock and unlock before you pay.
Will my lost keys still start the car?
On most cars, no. Programming after a total loss clears the old keys from the car's memory.
If your keys were stolen, ask the tech to confirm the old ones no longer start it. If house keys were on the same ring, think about a rekey of your home locks too.
Make two while the tech is there
A second key on the same visit costs a fraction of the first, for chip keys and smart keys alike.
With a spare in the drawer, the next lost key is a cheap copy, not another lost-key job.
Which cars go to the dealer instead?
A short list of models whose security our tools can't program yet when no key is left. The VIN check confirms it before anyone drives out.
- BMW and Mercedes, 2015 and newer, when no key is left
- Volkswagen models on the MQB platform, when no key is left
- Tesla, all models
- 2021 and newer GM trucks and SUVs that need GM online programming
If yours is on this list, ask the dealer for an all-in quote that includes the tow. For everything else, send us the VIN for a quote.
Questions people ask
Is it cheaper to tow the car to the dealer?
Sometimes the dealer's key price is lower, but add the tow and the days without a car. Ask the dealer for an all-in quote including the tow, then compare it with the quote we text you.
The car is financed. Can I still get a key?
Yes. A current registration in your name, with matching photo ID, works even when a lender holds the title.
What if I find my old key later?
The blade will still turn the door lock, but if programming cleared its chip it will not start the car. Adding it back later is priced as a spare key.
Can a locksmith make a car key without the original?
Yes, for most cars. The blade is cut from a key code or by decoding the door lock, and the chip is paired to the car with a programming tool.
How much does a locksmith charge for lost car keys?
More than for a spare, because the car is opened, a blade is cut from a code and the chip is paired from scratch. A push-to-start smart key costs more than a chip key. The VIN by text lets us quote one all-in price before we drive out.
What do I need to prove the car is mine?
A title or current registration in your name, a photo ID with the same name, and a VIN on the paperwork that matches the car.
Send us your details
Tell us what happened and we'll text or call you back with the all-in price. Got a photo of the lock, key or VIN sticker? Reply to our text with it.