Car key replacement in Downtown Toronto is mostly about newer cars and smart keys. Most downtown calls are for a lost key fob or push-to-start key, often for a car sitting in a condo or office garage. The technician cuts the emergency blade, pairs a new smart key with the car through the diagnostic port and, on most models, erases the lost fob so it can no longer start the car. The price is quoted on the phone from your make, model and year before anyone is sent.
What should you tell us about the garage?
Give the building address, the entrance, the level and the stall number, and say who can open the gate; below ground there is often no signal, so call from street level and wait where you told us.
Is it the car fob or the building fob?
Some people lose both on one ring. We replace the car key and its remote only; a building access fob comes from your property manager. Tell us what was on the ring so the technician brings the right parts.
What if you lost only one of two smart keys?
Then it is an add-a-key job, quicker and cheaper than all keys lost. Bring the remaining smart key to the car, because most cars need it present to accept a new one, and ask the technician to remove the lost key from the car at the same time.
Have this with you at the car
- Photo ID and the ownership.
- Your remaining smart key, if you have one.
- Garage level, stall number and gate access.
- Make, model and year, and whether the car has a start button.
Downtown smart key questions
How long does a smart key take downtown?
Getting into the garage is often the slowest part. Adding a key is usually quick once the technician is at the car; all keys lost takes longer.
Can you erase my lost fob?
On most cars, yes, during the same programming session.
Do you replace building access fobs?
No. Those come from your property manager. We only make car keys.
Can I meet the technician at the street?
Yes. Meeting at the garage entrance saves time, as long as you then walk the technician to the car.
Smart key lost downtown?
Call (416) 555-0150 and have the garage level and stall number ready.