Don't have a single key left, or looking ahead to get a backup made? We cut and program keys for any make of vehicle right at your car anywhere in the greater Chicago metro area.
It seems like losing the last key to a car is a massive issue, when more often than not it's something easily handled by a mobile locksmith the very same day with no tow and no visit to the dealership, simply by getting a new key cut and programmed right there where the car sits.
Cutting accurately standard metal keys for older car brands and models.
Transponder chips, cut and programmed to be accepted by the car's security system.
Laser-cut keys and/or sidewinder keys, both requiring our special equipment to cut the key blanks right in the van.
Remote control head keys and flip key, all done in one shot at your own location.
Push-to-start and other smart key vobs are synced with the car's computer so it recognizes the new remote head.
Read about more options in our article: fob & transponder programming
When all of your keys are gone it does sound dire, and in most cases we can create a new key from either your lock itself or directly from information stored in your car, then cut and program it right there. Whether or not we can accomplish all this depends on your car's year, make, and model and whether it's a smart key or something else. Call us up and provide the basic details to find out how we can help.
Make yourself a second key before it's a crisis. It's an easy thing to do while your first key is working perfectly well, and one way to turn an all-keys-lost disaster into an ordinary task. Our blog post discusses why it's so important to make a spare key..
The dealership will indeed make you a key but probably after having the car towed in, with multiple days to wait. The mobile locksmith service will go out where you are, finish the same day, and may cost less. Here is a comparison we've done of locksmiths vs dealerships when you need a car key.
We verify your vehicle's information and your authority to have it unlocked/accessed.
We cut a suitable key blank to match your locking mechanism.
We program your key to be recognized by the vehicle's security system.
We check it out, including doors to ignition, and drive away.
See some of the other services we offer as aleading mobile locksmith service provider: key fob and transponder programming, auto lockouts and car lock rekeying, whichever area of Chicago you're in, we'll come out to your vehicle. Find all our locksmith services on the Dependable Car Locksmith website.
