Lost your only key, snapped a blade, or need a spare before the dealer can fit you in? Our Philadelphia vans carry the blanks, chips and programmers to make a working key at your car for 41 brands. Most jobs take 30–60 minutes once we arrive, at the prices listed below.
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 dispatch. 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 |
| All keys lost (no spare) — luxury / exotic | Call for price |
| Key duplication (working spare on hand) | $120–$400 |
Same prices as our full price list, confirmed on the phone before we dispatch.
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.
Most replacement keys take 30–60 minutes once we arrive. We typically reach most Philadelphia neighborhoods within 30–60 minutes of dispatch during service hours (8 AM – 8 PM, every day). Push-to-start and proximity systems on some makes take a little longer. We give you a specific arrival window when you call.
Year, make, model and VIN. We check we have your key in stock and quote the price.
Street parking, driveway, garage or your work lot, anywhere in Philadelphia.
We cut the blade, program the chip or fob, and pair it to the car.
Locks, ignition or push-start, trunk and panic. If anything's off, we fix it on the spot.
Usually, yes. We typically charge 30–50% less than dealer pricing for the same key or fob, and we come to the car, so there's no tow. The dealer needs the car at their service department, which often means a tow ($75–$200) and a wait for an appointment.
| Key or service | Our price | Dealer |
|---|---|---|
| Standard transponder key + programming | $150–$250 | $250–$500 + tow |
| Smart key / push-to-start fob (domestic + Asian) | $225–$350 | $300–$700 + tow |
| Smart key (European — BMW, Mercedes, Audi) | $350–$650 | $600–$1,200 + tow |
| Car lockout | $150–$200 | $150–$300 + tow |
Dealer figures are typical ranges. More detail in our locksmith vs dealer guide.
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.
Real jobs, photographed on the job.
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.
"Lost my only key I had left. Aleksey got to car within 45 minutes, unlocked my car and programmed a brand new key for my 2008 Lexus within an hour! It was very easy and quick. Price was the best I could find!!"
"The guys did a great job after we lost our only smart key for our Lexus HS 250h. They came out same day to reprogram and provide us with a new key. I would definitely recommend them as lexus quoted us a similar price but we would have and to tow the car to a Lexus dealership."
"I had a locksmith from another company come out and tried for 2hours with no luck a guy from this company came out and got my car stared with a new fob and all in less then 10 minutes. He was so nice and helpful I would recommend this service to EVERYONE! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Thank you so much!"
"Needed to get a key copied for my 2016 Jeep Wrangler. This was NOT an easy task. Where other locksmiths couldn't help me, this was the place to go. They cut and programmed me 2 keys very quickly, thanks!"
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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.
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. Most jobs take 30–60 minutes once we arrive.
Yes, in one visit. We open most vehicles without damage in a few minutes, then cut and program the new key. A car lockout on its own is $150–$200.
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.
No. We take calls and dispatch 8 AM – 8 PM, every day. We don't claim 24/7 service, so the arrival window we give you on the phone is one we can keep.
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.
Yes. We hold Pennsylvania license #538910, we're bonded and insured, and we have a BBB A+ rating. The company has been in business since 2007, headquartered at 2317 Margaret St in Philadelphia.
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