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Car Key Replacement Ocala
Losing your car keys can be an extremely stressful experience. If you only had one set of keys, it can mean you’re stranded and can’t move your car anywhere. Most people try calling the car dealership for a price check and find out that the dealer charges a small fortune just to get a car key replaced. A lot of people believe that they have no choice other than to pay the exorbitant fee the car dealer charges, but this is fortunately not the case. In almost every case, we can make you a new car key from scratch. That includes push to proximity smart keys, remote keys, and of course classic chip car keys, and all for a fraction of the price the dealership charges.
How Does a Locksmith Make a Car Key From Scratch?
There are a few ways. One is to pick the door lock or ignition to understand the cuts needed and then cut the key to those cuts. Another is to buy a code using the VIN number of the vehicle. The potential problem with buying the code from the VIN is that if the ignition was changed at any point, the code will no longer be the correct cut for the ignition. When you order a car key made from scratch, you will always have to provide either proof of ownership or authorization from the registered owner of the car.
How Much Does it Cost to Get a Car Key Made?
Getting a duplicate key made is much less than getting a car key made from scratch. So, it’s always a good idea to have a spare car key. Getting a spare key made can be as cheap as $65, while getting a car key made from scratch is at least $95. Metal keys are the cheapest, then chip keys, and then remote head keys, and push to start fobs are the most expensive keys. The price also varies greatly depending on the model and year. For example, Ford keys from 2005-2010 can be very cheap while a 2023 Volkswagen key can be very expensive.
What Should I Do If I Lost All The Car Keys in Ocala?
Call us! Our fast and affordable locksmiths will call you with a price and ETA and come make a new car key from scratch at your location. No towing fees, no hidden fees, no unreasonably high prices like the dealership. Fast and easy locksmith services at your door.