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What kind of car key do I have?
The key type decides how a new one is made, how long it takes and what it costs. Answer a few questions. You don't need the key in your hand.
Answer the questions and your key type appears here.
Next step
Get a price for this key.
Send us the vehicle and your key type. We'll call back with the total price and tell you honestly if it's a dealer-only vehicle.
- Have ready: photo ID + registration or title
- The VIN is on the dashboard, driver's side
- We cut and program at the car
Services: Car key replacement · Key fob replacement · Car key programming · Lost car keys
Car key questions
How do I know if my car key has a chip?
If the key has a thick plastic or rubber head, it very likely has a transponder chip, even without buttons. Almost all cars built from the late 1990s onward use chipped keys. The only sure way to know is to have it read by a locksmith or dealer.
Is a smart key the same as a key fob?
Not exactly. A smart (proximity) key lets you start the car with a push button while the key stays in your pocket. A regular key fob just locks and unlocks, and you still turn a key to start.
Can every car key be made by a locksmith?
Most can. Some newer vehicles restrict key programming to dealers. Tell us the year, make and model and we'll tell you before sending anyone.