Car Key Replacement & Programming

Losing a car key or dealing with a malfunctioning remote can be stressful, especially when you’re away from home or in a hurry. Foster City Locksmiths provides car key replacement and programming services designed to help drivers regain full access to their vehicles without relying on a dealership. With on-site service, we offer an efficient alternative that saves time and eliminates the need for towing.

Modern vehicles use a variety of key types, including remote keys, chip keys, fobs, transponders, and push-to-start remotes. Each requires the correct cutting or programming process to function properly with your vehicle’s security system. Our locksmiths are trained to handle these systems and carry the necessary tools to complete the job on the spot.

If you’ve misplaced your key, we can create a new one based on your vehicle’s make, model, and year. This includes cutting a new mechanical key blade if needed and programming the transponder chip or remote functions. For vehicles with proximity or smart keys, we assist with pairing the new key to your vehicle’s onboard system.

In cases where the original key is available but damaged, we can repair or replace the shell, fix broken buttons, or duplicate the key to prevent future issues. Broken keys inside locks or ignition cylinders are also common, and we provide extraction and replacement services.

Programming is an important part of modern key replacement. Each key communicates with your vehicle’s immobilizer to allow the engine to start. If the programming fails or becomes corrupted, the key may respond intermittently or not at all. Our technicians diagnose these issues and reprogram the key when necessary.

Car key replacement services also include fob battery replacement, remote repair, deactivation of lost keys, and syncing multiple keys for a single vehicle. This is especially useful when you want to ensure a missing key cannot be used to access your car.

We service a wide range of vehicle brands—sedans, SUVs, hybrids, and light trucks. Whether your key stopped working, the remote signal is weak, or you need a complete replacement, we provide practical solutions tailored to modern automotive technology.

Drivers across Foster City count on us for timely, professional car key replacement and programming services that restore convenience and security.