Car Key Replacement Las Vegas | Silver State Locksmith

Modern car keys fall into three broad types, and which one you have decides both the price and how long the job takes.

A plain mechanical keyOlder vehicles use a cut metal key with no electronics inside it. These are the quickest and cheapest to replace, and we can normally cut one while you wait.
A transponder keyThe plastic head hides a chip that has to be recognised by the car before the engine will start. Cutting the metal alone is not enough, so a transponder key has to be programmed to your particular vehicle.
A remote or proximity fobThese unlock the doors and often start the car without leaving your pocket. They are the most expensive to replace, and they have to be paired to the vehicle electronically.

How replacement actually works

Tell us the year, make and model when you call, and whether you still have a working key. Those three details decide which blank and which programming equipment the technician brings, which is why we ask before quoting.

If you still hold one working key, a spare is usually straightforward. If every key is lost we originate a new one from the vehicle itself, which takes longer but avoids towing the car anywhere.

Cutting a replacement car key in Las Vegas

Getting a spare cut before you need it

A spare key is dramatically cheaper than an emergency replacement, because nothing is urgent and nobody is stranded. If your vehicle currently has exactly one key, that is a good reason to call on an ordinary weekday.

This applies with particular force to transponder keys and fobs, where originating a key from a vehicle with no working key is the most expensive version of the job.

Locked out as well as keyless

If the key is shut inside the car we can open the vehicle and cut the replacement in the same visit, so you are not waiting for two separate appointments.

We answer the phone 24 hours a day, and a technician normally reaches you within 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and where you are in the valley.

Watch Us Work

A New Car Key Made, Tested and Working

Questions we get asked

Do you cut keys for my make of car?

We cover most makes and models, and the pages linked below cover the manufacturers we are asked for most frequently. If yours is unusual, call with the year, make and model and we will tell you honestly whether we can help before you wait in.

Is a locksmith cheaper than the dealership?

Usually, and the difference grows when the vehicle would otherwise need towing. We come to the car and program the key where it stands, so there is no transport cost and no appointment to wait several days for.

How long does programming take?

For most vehicles the whole visit runs well under an hour once the technician arrives. Originating a key for a car with no working key takes longer than cutting a spare from an existing one.

For more detail see automotive locksmith services, vehicle lockouts, Toyota keys and Ford keys, or use the grid below to find your own manufacturer.