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Automotive locksmithLost Car Keys in Huntington Beach & Orange County
No spare and no working key. We make a new key from scratch at your car, program it, and can remove the lost key from the car's memory.
- Phones answered 24/7
- All of Orange County
Lost Car Keys, explained
Losing every key is the hardest automotive job, because there is no key to copy. On most vehicles we can still cut a key to the lock and program a new chip on site, without towing the car to a dealer.
Because a new key starts the car, we are strict about ownership. Expect us to check your ID against the registration or title before we start.
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What we handle
Key made from the lock or code
We decode the lock or use the key code to cut a working blade.
New chip or smart key programmed
The new key is added to the immobilizer so the engine starts.
Old keys removed
Where the car allows it, the lost keys are erased so they cannot start the car.
A spare while we are there
Making two keys in one visit costs much less than coming back later.
Car keys we cut and program
Basic metal key
No chip. Common on older cars, many trucks from the 1990s and earlier, and as the door key on newer cars.
Transponder chip key
A chip in the head talks to the car's immobilizer. The blade can be cut anywhere, but the car will not start until the chip is programmed.
Remote head key
Key blade and lock/unlock buttons in one piece. Both the chip and the remote have to be programmed.
Flip key
The blade folds into the remote. Popular on Ford, GM and Hyundai/Kia models.
Smart key / proximity fob
Push-button start. The car detects the fob in your pocket. Most have a hidden emergency blade for the door.
Fobik key
The Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram fob that plugs into the dash instead of a keyhole.
Lost Car Keys step by step
Call with the details
Year, make, model, where the car is, and that no keys are left.
Ownership check
ID plus registration or title. Have them ready, or tell us where they are.
Cut, program, test
We make the key, program it and test everything before leaving.
Lost Car Keys questions
Do I need to tow my car to the dealer?
On most supported vehicles, no. We do the work where the car is parked.
What if my registration is in the car?
We open the car first, then verify the registration against your ID before making the key.
Can someone use my lost key?
If the car supports it, we erase lost keys from its memory so they no longer start the engine. For a door lock concern, we can also rekey the door cylinders.
Lost Car Keys near you
Based in Huntington Beach, we offer lost car keys in every city in Orange County.
West County & the coast
Central Orange County
North Orange County
Not an emergency? Send us the details
Rekeys, new locks, access control, spare car keys. Fill in the form and we will call or text you back with a price. You can also text a photo to (562) 936-9462.
Locked out or need a lock fixed?
Phones answered 24/7. You get a price before we head your way.