Lost your only car key, or need a spare? Bob’s Locksmith is a mobile locksmith in Raleigh, NC. We come to your car, cut a new key on site and program it to the vehicle, so you do not need a tow to the dealership. Call (984) 646-6088 for an upfront quote.
What kind of car key do you need?
The price and the time on site depend on the key your vehicle uses. Tell us the year, make and model when you call and we will tell you which one applies.
- Standard metal key for older vehicles with no chip. Cut by code or from the lock.
- Transponder (chip) key. The key is cut, then the chip is programmed so the engine will start.
- Remote head key or flip key. One piece that starts the car and locks and unlocks the doors.
- Key fob or smart key for push-to-start vehicles. Programmed to the car with diagnostic equipment.
- High-security (laser-cut) key. Cut on a dedicated machine for a precise fit.
How does mobile car key replacement work?
- You call with the vehicle details. Year, make, model and where the car is parked. We give you a quote before we drive out.
- We confirm you own the vehicle. Have a photo ID and the registration or title ready. We do not make keys without proof of ownership.
- We cut the key at your car. If every key is lost, we work from the vehicle’s key code or from the lock itself.
- We program and test it. The key is paired with the car, then we check that it starts the engine and that every button works before we leave.
What if I lost every key to the car?
That is a normal job for us. With all keys lost, the new key is made from the car rather than copied, and the old keys can usually be erased from the vehicle’s memory so a lost key will no longer start it. Ask about that when you call.
Is a locksmith or the dealership better for a replacement key?
A dealership can make a key for the brand it sells, but the car normally has to be at the dealership, which means a tow when no key works. A mobile locksmith makes the key where the car is parked. For some very new or specialty models the dealership is the only option, and we will say so on the phone instead of sending a technician who cannot finish the job.
Where we make car keys
We replace car keys across Raleigh and in Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Knightdale and Wake Forest. Bob’s Locksmith holds North Carolina Locksmith License #2377.
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