"I truly appreciate American best locksmith. Mike was amazing and he programmed my key fob. He also showed me about my hidden key. I will definitely use their services again."
NW
nakisha wackens
Google review · 2020
Philadelphia, PA · Car keys & fobs
Car key replacement in Philadelphia — cut and programmed where your car is.
Lost your only key, snapped a blade, or need a spare? Our Philadelphia vans carry the blanks, chips and programmers to make a working key at your car for 41 brands, at the prices listed below.
41
Car brands programmed on-site
A+
BBB rating
20+
Years of locksmith experience
5★
Average rating across 900+ reviews
Prices
How much does car key replacement cost in Philadelphia?
Most car key replacements in Philadelphia cost $150–$250 for a standard transponder key and $225–$350 for a smart key or push-to-start fob on domestic and Asian vehicles. European smart keys run $350–$650. We confirm the exact price on the phone before we come out. Your year, make and model, and whether you still have a working key, set the final number.
| Key or service | Price |
|---|---|
| Car lockout | $150–$200 |
| Standard transponder key + programming | $150–$250 |
| Smart key / proximity fob / push-to-start (domestic + Asian) | $225–$350 |
| Smart key (European premium — BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche) | $350–$650 |
| Smart key (luxury / exotic — Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley) | $700–$1,500 |
| All keys lost (no spare) — domestic + Asian | $250–$450 |
| All keys lost (no spare) — European | $350–$650 |
| Key duplication (working spare on hand) | $120–$400 |
Same prices as our full price list, confirmed on the phone before we come out.
No spare
Can you make a car key in Philadelphia if I lost all my keys?
Yes, for almost every vehicle. An all-keys-lost job runs $250–$450 for domestic and Asian cars and $350–$650 for European brands. We open the car without damage, cut a new blade to the lock, and program the key to the car's immobilizer, all at the car. You don't need a tow or a dealer appointment.
A few of the newest models can only get an all-keys-lost key from the dealer. For example, current G-chassis BMWs and the i4, iX, i5 and i7 electrics are dealer-only when every key is gone, though we can program a spare on-site when you still have one working key. If your car is one of these, we tell you on the phone before anyone drives out.
How it works
How does car key replacement work in Philadelphia?
We serve most Philadelphia neighborhoods during service hours (8 AM – 8 PM, every day). We'll let you know the ETA before we send the tech out, and confirm the price on the phone first.
01
Call with the details
Year, make, model and VIN. We check we have your key in stock and quote the price.
02
We come to the car
Street parking, driveway, garage or your work lot, anywhere in Philadelphia.
03
Cut and program
We cut the blade, program the chip or fob, and pair it to the car.
04
Test before we leave
Locks, ignition or push-start, trunk and panic. If anything's off, we fix it on the spot.
Brands
Which car brands do you make keys for in Philadelphia?
41 makes, from Ford, Toyota and Honda to BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and Rolls-Royce. Each brand page lists the key types, immobilizer systems and prices for that make.
Luxury & Exotic
Recent work
Keys we've cut and programmed.
Real jobs, photographed on the job.
Where we come
Where in Philadelphia do you replace car keys?
Anywhere in the city: Center City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, South Philly, University City, Roxborough, and the rest of the neighborhoods below. Our shop is at 2317 Margaret St in Bridesburg. If you'd rather bring the car or the key to us, call first so we have the right blank ready.
Center CityFishtownNorthern LibertiesSouth PhillyUniversity CityRoxboroughManayunkOld CityRittenhouse SquareSociety HillBella VistaQueen VillagePort RichmondBridesburgFrankfordMayfairNortheast PhillyChestnut HillMt AiryGermantown
Nearby Pennsylvania towns
Before you call
What should I have ready when I call?
- Year, make and model, and the trim if you know it.
- The VIN. It's on the driver's side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door jamb, your registration or your insurance card.
- Photo ID and proof of ownership, meaning the registration, title or current insurance card. We ask on every job.
- Any key you still have, even a worn or broken one. A working key makes it a spare-key job, which costs less.
- Where the car is, and whether it's on the street, in a garage or in a lot.
Reviews
What customers say about our car key work.
"I highly recommend this place no one else could cut my key their computer didn't recognize it and he managed to reprogram my aftermarket ignition key for my Volkswagen Bug a 2000"
GM
Gerald Myers
Google review · 2017
"American Best Locksmith was such a lifesaver! I misplaced 2 key fobs for a rental car. Mike showed up and worked hard to create and change out the key fobs. He knew what he was doing and provided awesome service! I would definitely recommend and use him again!"
SD
SCB Designs INC
Google review · 2017
"Great service highly recommended thank you guys for making me my car keys"
FM
Fernando Martinez
Google review · 2020
More on our reviews page.
FAQ
Car key questions from Philadelphia drivers.
What do I need to show to get a car key made?
A photo ID plus proof of ownership: the registration, title, or current insurance card for the vehicle. We ask on every job before we cut or program anything. It protects you, because a locksmith who doesn't ask would make a key to your car for anyone.
Can you replace a push-to-start smart key on-site?
Yes. We cut the emergency blade and program the smart key or proximity fob at the car. Most domestic and Asian smart keys run $225–$350; European premium brands run $350–$650.
My car is locked and I lost the key. Can you do both?
Yes, in one visit. We open most vehicles without damage, then cut and program the new key. A car lockout on its own is $150–$200.
What if my key broke off in the ignition?
Don't try to pull the piece out with pliers or tweezers. Pushing it deeper is the most common reason a simple extraction turns into a full ignition replacement. We extract the broken piece and make you a new key, and in most cases the ignition cylinder is fine.
Are you open 24 hours in Philadelphia?
No. We take calls and send techs out 8 AM – 8 PM, every day. We don't claim 24/7 service. We'll let you know the ETA before we send the tech out.
Do you handle dealership and fleet keys in Philadelphia?
Yes. We run volume key programs for dealership groups, auction lots and fleet operators, with scheduled service, a Certificate of Insurance on request, and Net 30 terms for approved accounts.
Is American Best Locksmith licensed in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania doesn't issue state locksmith licenses. We hold Philadelphia business license #538910, we're bonded and insured, and we have a BBB A+ rating. The company has served customers since 2007 and is headquartered at 2317 Margaret St in Philadelphia.
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