Car key replacement cost in Toronto depends on your car more than on anything else. A metal key for an older car, a chip key, a flip key and a push-to-start smart key use different blanks, different equipment and different amounts of time. That is why we do not post one starting price for every key. Call with the make, model and year, say whether you still have a working key, and you hear the price before anyone is sent. Nothing starts at the car until you agree to it.
What raises or lowers the price?
| Factor | Lower cost | Higher cost |
|---|---|---|
| Key type | Metal key or plain chip key | Remote head, flip or push-to-start smart key |
| Working key | You have one to copy | No key at all |
| Security | The car accepts a new key directly | The car needs a security code pulled first |
| Parts | Standard blank | Original-brand fob or high-security blade |
| Extra keys | Added in the same visit | Ordered later as a separate visit |
What is the price when all keys are lost?
All keys lost: from $280, final price depends on vehicle, confirmed by phone. That is the hardest job: the key is decoded from the code or the lock and programmed to the car from zero. Smart keys and cars with extra security sit above that starting point.
What should the quote include?
Ask for one number that covers the blank or fob, the cutting, the programming and the trip, and the quote you get should say so. If the technician finds something different at the car, a damaged lock for example, you get a new price before any extra work, and you can say no.
Questions worth asking when you call
- Does the price cover the key, the programming and the visit together?
- Will the key be original-brand or aftermarket?
- What does a second key cost if it is done in the same visit?
- Can the lost keys be erased from the car?
- Which payment methods does the technician take?
Is a locksmith cheaper than the dealer?
Often, mainly because there is no tow and no wait for a factory key. For some newer models the dealer is the only option, and we say so if that is your car. The comparison page sets out both sides.
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Want a price for your car?
Call (416) 555-0150 with the make, model and year. The quote comes before anyone is sent.