Car key locksmith
Mobile and workshop service · Same-day · All makes and models · 2002–2025 vehicles
Lost both keys? Fob stopped working? Broken key in the ignition? Transponder won’t sync? We come to you across New Westminster, Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Langley and the rest of the Lower Mainland — with the right tools and parts on the truck — and get you driving again the same day.
What we do — full automotive locksmith service
We are a specialist automotive locksmith in New Westminster, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, focused on car keys, fobs, immobilizers and vehicle electronics. We are not a hardware-store key cutter and not a tow-truck operator — we are the people the dealers and tow operators send their hardest jobs to.
Our core services:
Transponder key programming — New Westminster, Vancouver, Surrey
Transponder key programming is the process of writing a unique cryptographic code into the chip inside your key, so the vehicle’s immobilizer accepts it. Without programming, even a perfectly cut metal key will let you turn the ignition — but the engine will start for 1–2 seconds, then die. We perform professional transponder key programming in New Westminster, Queen’s Park, Sapperton, Quay and across the Lower Mainland on every transponder system used in Canadian-market vehicles since approximately 2002.
We program transponder keys on:
- Japanese — Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi
- Korean — Hyundai, Kia, Genesis
- European — Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Land Rover, Volvo, Mini
- American — Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
- Electric — Tesla, VW ID.4, Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Bolt
Key fob programming service — New Westminster BC
Key fob programming is the synchronization of the remote-control functions (lock, unlock, panic, trunk release, hands-free tailgate) and, on push-to-start vehicles, the proximity authentication that lets you unlock with a touch and start with a button. Most modern vehicles need this performed alongside transponder programming — we do both in one visit.
We supply and program OEM-spec key fobs for almost every make. We do not recommend cheap eBay fobs — they’re often “married” to a previous vehicle’s immobilizer and can be electronically dead before they reach you.
Car key replacement — Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster
Whether you’ve lost a key, broken one off in the ignition, or simply want a spare made before a long road trip — we cut and program replacement car keys the same day, on-site. Car key replacement service in New Westminster, Vancouver and Surrey is one of our most-requested jobs, and the quote we give before the work starts is the price you pay.
Pricing depends on the vehicle and key type. Approximate ranges (CAD, parts + labour, before tax):
- Spare key when one working key exists: $180–$320
- All-keys-lost — basic transponder vehicle: $250–$450
- All-keys-lost — modern push-to-start: $450–$800
- All-keys-lost — locked Audi BCM2 / BMW CAS4+ / Mercedes EIS: $700–$1,400
- Chip key replacement only (no programming needed): $60–$150
Car key repair service in New Westminster & Surrey
Car key repair covers a wide range of problems that don’t always need a brand-new key:
- Broken key shell — case cracked, fob worn out, buttons not pressing
- Stuck or jammed switchblade / flip-out blade
- Worn emergency blade — won’t turn the door cylinder cleanly
- Broken transponder coil inside the fob
- Dead fob battery (the easiest “fault” we fix — under $20)
- Water-damaged fob — circuit board cleaning and component replacement
- Faulty key reprogramming after a previous botched attempt at another shop
In many cases car key repair service in New Westminster costs less than a quarter of a full replacement — always ask us about repair before assuming the key is dead.
Broken key repair specialists — Queen’s Park, BC and beyond
A snapped key in the ignition or door cylinder is one of the most stressful situations for a driver. We are broken key repair specialists serving Queen’s Park, Sapperton, the Brow of the Hill, Uptown, West End, Glenbrooke and all New Westminster neighbourhoods — we can usually:
- Extract the broken portion from the ignition or door cylinder without damage to the cylinder
- Cut a fresh key from the original portion (or by code, if you have the original ownership documents)
- Re-program the transponder so the new key starts the engine
- Test the door cylinder for damage and lubricate / repair as needed
Faulty key repair in Queen’s Park BC is a routine same-day mobile call for us — we come to you, we extract on-site, and you keep driving.
Vehicle key extraction service — New Westminster BC
Closely related to broken-key repair, vehicle key extraction specifically means removing a key (broken, jammed, or seized) from an ignition, door, glove box, or trunk lock without damaging the cylinder. We use specialist extraction tools that don’t require lock replacement — a $20–$80 extraction job versus a $400+ ignition cylinder replacement at the dealer.
Remote key programming service — New Westminster BC
“Remote key programming” usually refers to synchronizing the remote (lock/unlock/panic) functions of an existing key fob to the vehicle. This is needed when:
- A new fob shell has been installed
- The fob fell out of sync after a battery change
- A used / replacement fob has been added to the vehicle
- After a battery disconnect on some VAG and BMW vehicles
Most remote programming is a 15–30 minute job done on-site, and on many vehicles we can do it without leaving the customer’s driveway.
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