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Automotive locksmithCar Key Replacement in Huntington Beach & Orange County
Spare keys and replacement keys cut and programmed at your car. Transponder keys, remote head keys, flip keys and push-to-start smart keys.
- Phones answered 24/7
- All of Orange County
Car Key Replacement, explained
Most cars made since the late 1990s have a chip in the key. A copy from a hardware store may open the door but will not start the engine. We cut the blade to your car and program the chip so it starts.
If you have one working key, making a spare is the cheapest time to do it. Waiting until you lose the last key usually costs more, because the car has to be programmed with no key to copy from.
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What we handle
Spare keys
A second key copied from your working one, cut and programmed on site.
Transponder keys
Chip keys programmed to your car's immobilizer.
Remote head and flip keys
Key and remote in one, with both the chip and the buttons programmed.
Smart keys
Push-to-start proximity fobs added to your car's memory.
High-security keys
Laser-cut or sidewinder blades, cut with a dedicated machine.
Key shells
Broken case but working electronics? We can move the chip into a new shell.
Car keys we cut and program
Basic metal key
No chip. Common on older cars, many trucks from the 1990s and earlier, and as the door key on newer cars.
Transponder chip key
A chip in the head talks to the car's immobilizer. The blade can be cut anywhere, but the car will not start until the chip is programmed.
Remote head key
Key blade and lock/unlock buttons in one piece. Both the chip and the remote have to be programmed.
Flip key
The blade folds into the remote. Popular on Ford, GM and Hyundai/Kia models.
Smart key / proximity fob
Push-button start. The car detects the fob in your pocket. Most have a hidden emergency blade for the door.
Fobik key
The Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram fob that plugs into the dash instead of a keyhole.
Car Key Replacement step by step
Tell us the car
Year, make, model, and whether you still have a working key.
We confirm the key
We check that we have the right key type and that your car supports on-site programming.
Cut and program
At your car. We test the doors, remote and ignition before we leave.
Car Key Replacement questions
How long does a new car key take?
Most keys take 20 to 45 minutes at the car once we have the right key on hand. Some newer models take longer to program.
Can you copy a key I bought online?
Sometimes. Online keys vary in quality and compatibility. Send us the part number or a photo before you buy and we will tell you if we can program it.
Do old keys still work after you add one?
Yes, when we add a spare. If you lost a key, we can often erase it from the car so it no longer starts the engine.
Car Key Replacement near you
Based in Huntington Beach, we offer car key replacement in every city in Orange County.
West County & the coast
Central Orange County
North Orange County
Not an emergency? Send us the details
Rekeys, new locks, access control, spare car keys. Fill in the form and we will call or text you back with a price. You can also text a photo to (562) 936-9462.
Locked out or need a lock fixed?
Phones answered 24/7. You get a price before we head your way.