Car Key Replacement
Professional Service Across Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
About Car Key Replacement
Lost or broken car keys? We create new keys on-site for all makes and models including transponder keys, smart keys, and key fobs.
What's Included
24/7 Available
Emergency service day or night
Mobile Service
We come to you anywhere in DFW
All Makes & Models
Expert service for every vehicle
Not Your Basic Locksmith provides professional car key replacement throughout the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Our mobile locksmith service ensures fast response times to your location, whether you're at home, work, or stranded on the roadside. We provide licensed, insured technicians and state-of-the-art equipment. Available 24/7 for emergencies with competitive pricing and satisfaction guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does car key replacement cost in Dallas-Fort Worth?
It depends on the key type. Standard transponder keys typically run $150–$250, and smart-key fobs run $200–$450 depending on the year and make. That is usually 30–50% under the dealership quote, and we cut and program the key on-site so there is no tow. Call (682) 344-1957 for an exact quote on your vehicle.
Can you make a car key with no spare (all keys lost)?
Yes. All-keys-lost is one of our most common jobs. We carry OEM-grade EEPROM and transponder programmers in the van, so we can generate and program a brand-new key to your vehicle even when you have no working key at all — including European and luxury makes most shops refer back to the dealer.
Can AutoZone or a hardware store program my car key?
They can usually cut a basic blade, but they cannot program a transponder chip, proximity smart key, or push-to-start fob to your vehicle. Modern keys have to be married to the car's immobilizer with dealer-level equipment. That is exactly what we do mobile, on-site, for nearly every make and model.
Do you come to my location to replace the key?
Yes — we are fully mobile. Our technician comes to your home, office, or wherever the vehicle is stranded anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with all the cutting and programming equipment needed to finish the job on the spot, 24/7.
How long does a replacement car key take?
Most standard transponder and smart-key jobs are done on-site in 30–60 minutes. All-keys-lost programming on European luxury vehicles (Mercedes EIS/ESL, BMW FEM/BDC) can run up to 90 minutes. We program and test the key before we leave.
Car Key Replacement Available in 37 DFW Cities
DFW Area County
Car Key Replacement Across the DFW Metroplex
Mobile service from our Arlington shop to every major city in Dallas-Fort Worth.