Car Key Replacement — Made & Programmed at Your Car
Lost keys, spares, fobs, transponders and push-to-start smart keys for most makes and models — cut and programmed on-site across the Bay Area, for far less than the dealer.
Bay Area Lock And Key is your mobile car key specialist. Whether you have lost every key, need a spare before you lose one, or your fob or smart key has failed, our technicians come to your vehicle with the equipment to cut and program the right key — usually in under an hour and typically for much less than a dealership. We cover 68+ cities across the Bay Area and service most makes and models.
Car Keys Made On-Site in 4 Steps
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Tell us the vehicle
Share your year, make and model so we bring the correct key and programmer.
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We come to your car
Home, work or roadside — our mobile van meets your vehicle.
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Cut & program
We cut the key and program the chip or smart key to your car on-site.
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Test & delete
We confirm it starts and can delete lost keys from memory for security.
Transponder Chip Keys
Older vehicles
A chip in the key must be programmed to the car's immobilizer or the engine won't start. We cut and program these on-site.
Remote Head & Flip Keys
Most 2008+ vehicles
Combined key-and-remote units. We supply, cut and program them so lock, unlock and trunk all work.
Proximity Smart Keys
Most 2016+ vehicles
Push-to-start proximity keys that unlock and start without inserting a key. We program these to your vehicle.
Car Key Replacement by Make
Choose your make to see models and years. We service 144+ popular models across 30 makes.
Don't see your make? We service many more — just call (669) 228-8289.
Car Key Replacement: FAQs
Can you replace a car key without the original?
Yes. We can originate and program a new key for most vehicles even when all keys are lost, right at your location — no dealership tow required.
Is a locksmith cheaper than the dealership for car keys?
Usually, yes. Our mobile service typically costs less than a dealer and saves you the tow and the multi-day wait, because we come to you and program the key on-site.
Do you program key fobs and push-to-start smart keys?
We program key fobs, remotes and proximity/push-to-start smart keys for most makes and models on-site.
How long does car key replacement take?
Most jobs are completed on-site in under an hour, depending on the make, model and whether all keys were lost.
Which car makes do you service?
We service the vast majority of makes on the road, including Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Tesla and many more.
Car Key Replacement Near You
Need a Car Key Now?
Call (669) 228-8289 for fast, mobile car key replacement anywhere in the Bay Area.