Automotive Locksmith Services
Car Key Replacement in Durham, NC
Lost your car key, or snapped it in the ignition? Durham Locksmith comes to your car in Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding Triangle area, cuts a new key and programs it to your vehicle on the spot. In most cases you don’t need to tow the car to a dealership.
Replacement keys cut and programmed where your car is parked
A modern car key is two things: a cut blade that turns the lock and ignition, and a transponder chip or remote that the car’s computer has to recognize. Our mobile technicians carry key-cutting and programming equipment, so both steps are done at your location in Durham, NC.
We replace standard keys, transponder keys, flip keys, remote head keys and push-button-start smart keys for most domestic and import makes. If your key is lost entirely, we can create a new one from the vehicle itself.
What we need from you
We verify ownership before making a key. Have your photo ID and proof the car is yours ready, such as the registration or title, and the vehicle’s VIN if you can read it from the dashboard or door jamb. That is all we need to get started.
What a car key replacement visit includes
On-site key cutting
New blades are cut by code or from the lock, with no need to tow the vehicle.
Transponder and remote programming
The new key is programmed so the car starts and the remote functions work.
Lost key and all-keys-lost jobs
We can make a key even when you have no working key left.
Upfront quote before work starts
You hear the price on the phone and confirm it on arrival before we begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make a car key if I have no key at all?
Yes. When every key is lost, we can cut and program a new key from the vehicle after verifying ownership.
Is a locksmith cheaper than the dealership?
Often it is, and you avoid towing and waiting for a service appointment. We quote the price before we start so you can compare.
How long does it take?
Most replacement keys are cut and programmed in under an hour once we are at the vehicle, depending on the make and model.
What are your hours?
We work 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week.
Need a Replacement Car Key in Durham?
Call and tell us the make, model and year. We’ll give you a price and an arrival time.
(919) 769-3432