Lost every key to your car — or bought one that came with none? Take a breath: you do not need a tow to the dealership. As a mobile car locksmith, I can make and program a brand-new key to your car right where it sits, even when there's no working key to copy.

You don't need a tow to the dealer

The old advice was to tow the car in and wait — that's expensive and slow. I bring the dealer-grade equipment to you anywhere across the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area, so the whole job happens in your driveway, an office parking lot, or wherever you're stranded.

How an all-keys-lost job works

With no key to copy, I build one from scratch:

  • I read your VIN and look up the key code for your vehicle.
  • I cut a new key to that code — including high-security laser keys.
  • I program it to your car's immobilizer (and, for push-to-start cars, pair the proximity smart key) so it actually starts.

Here's more on the by-code process: car key replacement by VIN.

What I'll need from you

Because I'm making a key from nothing, I'll ask for proof of ownership — your registration or title plus a photo ID. It protects you as much as me. After that, just give me your year, make, model and where the car is.

How long it takes — and the cost

Most all-keys-lost jobs are done in about 30–60 minutes on-site once I arrive, depending on the make and key type. It's almost always less than the dealer, and I'll give you a firm price up front. While I'm there, I'd recommend cutting a spare — it's a fraction of the cost of going through this again.

See lost car key replacement, or just call me at the number above. I'm insured, and every job is backed by a 90-day warranty.