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Automotive & Car Keys

Lost your only key? Key snapped in the ignition? We cut and program keys for most makes and models, and get you back on the road.

What we handle

Lost your only car key, or just want a spare before you need one? We cut, copy, and program automotive keys for most makes and models, including transponder keys, remote key fobs, and push-to-start smart keys. A duplicate car key made here at the shop costs a good bit less than the dealership, with no wait for a tow.

Snapped a key off in the lock? Worn-out fob that only works if you hold your tongue right? Down to your last key and sweating it? Bring it in or call us. We’ll sort it out.

Which kind of key do you have?

Car keys aren’t just cut metal anymore. Knowing what you’ve got helps us give you a straight answer on the phone:

  • Basic cut key: mostly older vehicles. Cut it and you’re done.
  • Transponder (chip) key: looks like a plain key with a thick plastic head. Most cars since the late 1990s use one, and it has to be programmed to your car or the engine won’t start.
  • Remote head or flip key: the key and the lock and unlock buttons in one piece. Both the chip and the remote get programmed.
  • Smart key (push-to-start): stays in your pocket. These take the most programming, and they’re where dealership prices get steep.

Have a key, or lost them all?

If you still have one working key, a spare is quicker and costs less because we can copy and program from the original. If every key is gone, it’s usually still fixable. It just takes more work. Either way, call with the year, make, and model and we’ll tell you what it takes before you commit.

Try this before you call: the fob battery

A fob that only works up close, or not at all, often just needs a new battery, especially after a Sioux Falls cold snap. Try that first. If it still won’t respond, or the buttons and case are worn out, we can replace and program it.

For your vehicle

  • Transponder & chip key cutting
  • Remote fob & smart-key programming
  • Push-to-start (proximity) keys
  • Spare keys before you lose the last one
  • Broken key extraction
  • Ignition & door lock repair
  • Keyless entry remotes
  • Most makes & models, foreign & domestic
How it works

Simple as it should be

No runaround, no pressure. Just the help you called for.

Step 1

Tell us the car

Year, make, and model. That tells us the key type and what it'll take to program it.

Step 2

We cut & program

We pair the new key or fob to your vehicle so it starts and locks like the original.

Step 3

Drive off

You roll out with a working key, and we'd suggest grabbing a spare while you're at it.

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Good to know

Common questions

Can you make keys for my car? +
For most makes and models, yes, including transponder chips, remote keys, and push-to-start smart keys, often for less than the dealer. Call with your year, make, and model and we'll let you know.
Is it cheaper than going to the dealership? +
Usually. We cut and program keys right at the shop, often for a good bit less than the dealer, and without the wait or the tow. Call with your year, make, and model for a quick price.
What information do you need to make a car key? +
The year, make, and model, plus whether you still have a working key. That tells us the key type and what it'll take to program it.
I lost all my car keys. Can you still help? +
Usually, yes. Making a key with no original to copy takes more work than a spare, but it's often still faster and cheaper than towing to the dealer. Call with your year, make, and model and we'll tell you what to expect.
My key fob stopped working. Do I need a new one? +
Not always. Start with a fresh battery, especially after a cold snap. If that doesn't fix it, we can replace and program a new fob for most makes and models.
Should I get a spare car key? +
Yes, and the sooner the better. Copying a working key costs much less than replacing your only one after it's lost, and it saves you a stranded morning.
Car keys, done right

Back on the road.

Lost a fob or locked out of the car? Call the shop.

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