Car Key Replacement
Lost, snapped or worn out, a car key can usually be cut and coded here rather than ordered through a dealer. Bring a working key for a spare, or the car's details when every key is gone, and we'll tell you exactly what's possible.
Open Mon to Thu 8am to 4:45pm, Fri to 4:30pm · Unit 19, 193-203 South Pine Road, Brendale QLD 4500
Which situation are you in?
Which door you're at decides the job.
You still have a working key
The easy version. We copy and code a spare from the working key, usually while you wait at the counter.
Every key is gone
It depends on the car. Call first with your make, model and year and we'll tell you what's possible. Proof of ownership required, no exceptions.
Bring these and the job goes faster
- Proof of ownership and photo ID
- Make, model and year, or just the rego
- Any key you still have, even a broken one
- The fob shell if buttons or casing are damaged
“I walked in close to closing time with a rusty, worn old car key... I was able to get a decode and spare straight away. The key fits like a glove. Reasonable prices and great service.”
Locksmith or dealership?
An honest comparison, because it isn't always us.
Dealers typically order keys in and book you out days ahead, and for some models that's genuinely the only path. A locksmith with cutting and coding gear can handle many cars at the shop or from the van.
Where a model needs dealer-only parts, we say so before you spend anything. If the chip rather than the key is the fault, see transponder chip replacement.
Need a car key today?
Call with the car's details and get a straight answer on price and timing before you travel.
Open Mon to Thu 8am to 4:45pm, Fri to 4:30pm
Common questions
How much does a replacement car key cost?
It varies more than any other job we do. A plain metal blade costs the least, a chipped key needs coding, and a remote fob costs the most. Call with your make, model and year and you'll get a real price for your car.
How long does a replacement key take?
Simple cuts are quick, coded keys take longer, and a few models need parts ordered. Every car is different, so we'll give you an honest time when you call.
I've lost every key to the car. Is that fixable?
It depends on the car. Call first with your make, model and year and we'll tell you what's possible before you organise a tow or a lift. Bring proof of ownership and photo ID.
Is a spare key worth doing now?
Yes. Copying a working key is far simpler than starting from a lost one, and it turns a future lockout into a five-minute annoyance instead of a bad day.
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