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How much are spare keys for cars?

Joe Ford

How much are spare keys for cars?

If you lose the key and fob, you can expect a dealer replacement and programming to cost $200 or more, depending on the vehicle and the key’s design. A Lexus dealer quoted $374 for a new key, fob, and programming, and a BMW dealer said replacement keyless fobs could be as much as $500, depending on the model.

Where can I get spare keys made?

Here are the most common home improvement stores where you can have keys made.

  • Home Depot. Home Depot is one of the biggest home improvement stores in the country and offers key cutting at every location.
  • Lowes.
  • Ace Hardware.
  • True Value Hardware.
  • Menard’s.
  • Sears.
  • Rite Aid.
  • Walmart.

Do dealerships keep spare keys?

Dealer is not obligated to give 2 keys, but the customer should be made aware that there’s only 1 key when they are making the deal. All that said, I have some financing situations where we give 1 key directly to the lien holder, in case of repossession. New cars, we always give two keys.

What keys are illegal copy?

There are only a couple of types of keys that are actually illegal for a locksmith or other key cutter to duplicate: One is the Post Office box key. The other is any key marked by “US Property”. Both of these keys are clearly marked to warn/inform that duplication (without authorization) is prohibited by law.

What if you lost the only key to your car?

If you lose it: You could call a locksmith, who can come and make you a new key on the spot. In some cases—an unusual or older vehicle—a locksmith may not be able to help. You might need to buy a new ignition lock cylinder and key from the dealer or an independent repair shop.

Can you get a car key cut at Home Depot?

Home depot mainly cuts car keys without transponder chips. Being that most ignition car keys now-a-days require transponders chips these keys will only operate the door. Home Depot does have a limited selection of transponder chip keys that can be cloned at some Home Depot locations.

How much does it cost to cut a car key at Home Depot?

How much does it cost to get a key copy at Home Depot? Home Depot key copy is relatively cheap; you only have to pay about $1.5 for each key copy.