KEY-NEW · Car keys & fobs
Car key replacement in Orlando, FL
One key gone, a fob that drowned in the pool, a used car that came with a single key — a replacement is made where the car sits, and the price is agreed before we start.
Answered by the locksmith, not a call center · Open Mon–Sun · 8:00–22:00
What’s included
- All-keys-lost jobs: new key cut, programmed and the missing keys cleared from the car where the system allows it.
- Every key style the road carries — plain metal, transponder chip, remote-head, laser-cut side-winder and smart/proximity fobs.
- The van stocks blanks for the makes Orlando drives most; the rarer ones are sourced with an honest ETA, not a shrug.
- Proof of ownership (registration or title) and a photo ID are required — it protects you and it is non-negotiable.
- If you still have one working key, a duplicate is quoted in the same visit while the machine is out.
What moves the price
- The key type — a plain metal blade is the floor; a proximity fob is the ceiling.
- All keys lost versus a spare — programming from zero takes longer and costs more.
- The vehicle’s electronics — newer immobilizers and European systems sit higher in the range.
Typical range: $90–$320. The key type decides most of it — and the exact figure is fixed on the phone before we roll.
Before you call
Quick answers
Can you make a car key with no key at all?
Yes — all-keys-lost is routine work. The key is cut to code and programmed to the immobilizer, and on most systems the missing keys are erased so a found key can’t start the car. Bring the registration or title and your ID.
How much does a replacement car key cost in Orlando?
Typically $90–$320 depending on the key type — metal keys at the bottom, smart fobs at the top. The number is agreed on the phone before the van moves; there is no “we’ll see when we arrive”.
Do I have to tow the car to a dealer?
No — that is the point of a mobile automotive locksmith. Cutting and programming happen at your car, wherever it is parked in Orlando. For most mainstream makes it is also cheaper than the dealership counter.
How long does the visit take?
Usually 20–60 minutes once we are at the vehicle. All-keys-lost jobs sit at the longer end because the immobilizer has to be accessed and the new key registered.
What do you need from me before you start?
Proof the car is yours — registration or title — plus a photo ID. Add the year, make, model and (if handy) the VIN, and the correct key can be identified before the van even rolls.
Related
Often needed together
- KEY-PROG Car key programming Transponders, remotes and smart fobs paired to the car where it sits. from $70
- KEY-DUP Duplicate car key The cheap insurance: a spare made while your original still works. from $45
- OPEN-CAR Car lockout Doors and trunks opened without damage, at the garage deck or the curb. from $60
Down to no keys at all?
Describe the car, get the price, and the replacement is made where it sits.
MON–SUN · 8:00–22:00