Car Key Replacement in Weston, FL
Lost the only key? We make a new one where the car is.
Open Locksmith Service replaces lost and broken car keys, copies spare keys and programs key fobs and remotes, working at the car in Weston and 14 more cities nearby. Have the year, make, model and VIN ready, and call (786) 250-6500.
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When to call
- You lost your only car key
- The key turns but the engine won’t start
- The fob stopped locking or unlocking the doors
- The key snapped, or the blade is worn and sticks
- You want a spare before the only key goes missing
- The ignition is stiff, or the key won’t turn
What this covers
Not on the list? Call (786) 250-6500 and ask.
Why a car key needs more than cutting
Most cars built since the late 1990s have a transponder key: a small chip in the head of the key that the car reads before it lets the engine run. A blade cut perfectly to fit will still turn the ignition and do nothing else if the chip is not programmed to that car.
So a car key job has two parts. The blade (or the emergency key inside a smart fob) is cut to the lock, and the chip or fob is programmed to the car’s computer. For push-button cars there is no blade to turn, but the fob still has to be paired before the car will start.
Can I get a new car key with my VIN?
Often, yes. For many vehicles the VIN lets a locksmith or dealer look up the key code, which is used to cut a new key without the original. You will need to prove the car is yours: the title or registration plus a photo ID with the same name.
Find the VIN on the dashboard, through the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side, or on the sticker inside the driver’s door frame. It is also on your registration and insurance card.
Copying a key costs less than replacing the last one
When you still have one working key, a copy is cut from it and the new chip is added to the car. When every key is lost, the key has to be made from the code or the lock and then programmed with nothing to copy from, which takes longer. If you are down to one key, a spare made now is the cheaper way to avoid an all-keys-lost call later.
How it works
From your call to a locksmith at the door
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Call, or ask for a call back
Call (786) 250-6500, or leave your name and number and we’ll call you.
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Describe the job
Tell us what’s going on and where you are.
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A locksmith comes to you
The work is done where you are, at your home, car or business.
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Questions about car key replacement and key fob programming
Can a locksmith program my key fob?
For many cars, yes. Open Locksmith Service programs key fobs, remotes and smart keys at the car, in Weston and 14 more cities nearby. A few models can only be programmed with the maker’s dealer software. Tell us the year, make and model when you call (786) 250-6500.
What is a transponder key?
A car key with a small chip in its head. The car reads the chip before it allows the engine to start, so a transponder key has to be both cut and programmed to the car. Most cars built since the late 1990s use one. Open Locksmith Service cuts and programs transponder keys at the car in Weston and 14 more cities nearby.
What do I do if my car key is broken?
Keep both pieces and don’t force the broken key into the ignition. A locksmith can often cut a new key from the pieces or from the key code, then program its chip to the car. Open Locksmith Service replaces broken car keys at the car in Weston and 14 more cities. Call (786) 250-6500 with the year, make and model.
How much does it cost to replace a car key in Weston?
It depends on the car, the type of key and whether you still have a key to copy. A plain metal key, a chip key and a push-button smart key are three different jobs, and making a key with none to copy takes longer. Open Locksmith Service replaces car keys in Weston and nearby cities. Call (786) 250-6500 with the year, make and model.
Other locksmith services in Weston
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Car lockout
Keys locked inside, lost, or a door that will not open. We come to where the car is parked.
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House & business lockouts
Locked out of your home, office, store or a room inside. Opened without damage whenever possible.
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Lock rekeying
Make every old key useless and keep the locks you have. One new key for every door if you want it.
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Door lock repair & installation
Sticking, spinning or broken locks fixed, and new deadbolts, door locks, window and gate locks installed.
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Smart locks & keypads
Smart locks, keypads, fingerprint and Wi-Fi locks installed and set up on your door and phone.
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Commercial locksmith
Master key systems, rekeying when staff leave, panic bars, storefront and glass door locks.
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Safe opening & repair
Safes opened when the code is lost or the lock fails. Safe locks repaired, replaced and installed.
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Key copying
Copies of the keys a kiosk can’t cut: tubular, dimple, magnetic, high-security and keys cut from a code.
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- Weston
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- Wilton Manors
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- Southwest Ranches
- Hallandale Beach
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Call Open Locksmith for car key replacement and key fob programming in Weston
Tell us what happened and where you are. A locksmith comes to you.
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