Travis D.
★★★★★
“We lost our only key and he was able to make me new ones no problem.”
September 2026 · via Google
Car Key Replacement in Lafayette, Indiana
We come to you, cut a new key, and program it on the spot — all makes and models, no original key needed, no tow. Typical arrival in Lafayette is under an hour, and you'll pay up to 60% less than the dealership for the same key.
How It Works
- Call or text with your year, make, and model. (567) 227-5397 — we'll quote you a price range and a real ETA on the spot.
- We come to you. Home, work, grocery store lot, roadside — the van carries the key blanks, cutting machine, and programming equipment.
- Key cut, programmed, and tested. Most vehicles are done in well under an hour once we arrive. You watch it start the car before you pay.
What We Need From You
- Photo ID — we only make keys for owners.
- Proof of ownership — registration, title, or insurance card.
- Your VIN (helpful, not required) — driver's-side dash or your registration.
Key Types and Price Ranges
Every car key is one of a handful of types. The type — not the badge on the hood — is what drives the price:
| Key type | Our range | Typical dealer quote |
|---|---|---|
| Standard metal key (no chip) | Call for exact quote | Often 2–3× our price |
| Transponder / chip key | Call for exact quote | Often 2–3× our price |
| Remote head key (key + buttons in one) | Call for exact quote | Often 2–3× our price |
| Flip / switchblade key | Call for exact quote | Often 2–3× our price |
| Smart key / push-to-start fob | Call for exact quote | Often 2–3× our price |
| Laser-cut (high-security) key | Call for exact quote | Often 2–3× our price |
Savings based on customer-reported dealer quotes for the same key. Your price depends on year, make, model, and key type. Call (567) 227-5397 for an exact quote — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Wondering what your specific key costs? See how much it costs to replace a car key, or just text us your year, make, and model.
Dealership vs. Car Keys Now
| Dealership | Car Keys Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Often hundreds more for the same key | Up to 60% less — call for a quote |
| Comes to you | No | Yes — we drive to your location |
| Tow required if all keys lost | Usually | Never |
| Appointment | Days out | Same day |
| Hours | Business hours | 24/7 |
| Warranty | Varies by dealer | 30 days parts and labor |
Savings based on customer-reported dealer quotes for the same key. Your price depends on year, make, model, and key type. Call (567) 227-5397 for an exact quote — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Want the full breakdown? See our dealership vs. locksmith comparison.
Vehicles We Make Keys For
Our locksmith vans carry blanks and programming coverage for nearly every make on the road:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make a key without the original?
Yes. This is the core of what a mobile locksmith does. We generate a brand-new key from the vehicle itself — decoding the locks or using the VIN — then cut it and program the chip on-site. You never need an existing key to copy.
Do you need my VIN?
It helps a lot. The VIN (on the driver's-side dash, door jamb, registration, or insurance card) tells us exactly which key blank and chip your vehicle uses so we arrive with the right parts. If you can't find it, we can pull it from the vehicle when we arrive.
Is a locksmith cheaper than the dealership?
For key replacement, almost always — typically up to 60% less for the same working key. And if you've lost all keys, the dealer usually requires the car towed to them, which adds a tow bill and days of waiting. We come to you the same day. Full breakdown: dealership vs. locksmith.
How long does it take?
Once we're at the vehicle, most keys are cut and programmed in well under an hour — our Google reviews regularly mention being back on the road in about an hour including our drive time. All-keys-lost jobs on newer push-to-start vehicles can take longer.
Can you make a key from the VIN?
Often, yes. For many vehicles we can pull the factory key code from the VIN with proof of ownership and cut an exact-spec key — sometimes better than copying a worn original. Where VIN cutting isn't available, we decode the locks directly instead. Either way you get a working key on-site.
Will the new key work exactly like the original?
Yes. A properly cut and programmed replacement starts the car, opens the doors, and (for remotes and fobs) locks and unlocks exactly like the factory key. Everything is tested in front of you before you pay, and covered by our 30 days parts and labor warranty.
Do I have to tow my car anywhere?
No. Never. Towing is the dealership model. Our locksmith brings the machine shop to your driveway, workplace, or parking lot anywhere in Lafayette, West Lafayette, or surrounding Tippecanoe County.
Need a Car Key Made Today?
Call or text with your year, make, and model — we come to you anywhere in Lafayette or West Lafayette and make the key on the spot.
Open 24/7 · Typical arrival in the Lafayette area is under an hour. · Zero-damage guarantee