Mobile Car Locksmith

Car Ignition Repair & Replacement

Key won't turn or the ignition's stuck? I come to you and repair or replace the ignition cylinder on the spot for most makes 1990–2026 — and where I can, I match it to your existing key so you're not juggling two.

Call (941) 323-6556 Text (941) 323-6556

Mon.–Sat. / 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Insured Same-day service On-site cut & program 90-day warranty

In short

Ignition repair / replacement fixes a worn or failed ignition cylinder — when the key won't turn, sticks, or won't come out. I'm an insured mobile car locksmith serving the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area; I repair or replace the ignition on-site for most makes 1990–2026, with a 90-day warranty. Call or text me at (941) 323-6556.

Trusted by local drivers

Real drivers. Real results.

Professional, reliable mobile car key services you can count on.

I come to you

Wherever you're stuck — your driveway, the office, a parking lot anywhere in the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area — I come to you and finish most car key jobs right there. No tow, no dealership trip.

Most makes & models

I cut and program keys, fobs and push-to-start smart keys for most makes, 1990–2026 — Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes and plenty more.

Insured · 90-day warranty

I'm insured and background-checked, and I back every key and programming job with a 90-day warranty — so you can relax.

Services

Car key & locksmith services

Fast, convenient mobile service — done on-site with clear communication.

Keys & fobs

Programming & cutting

Emergency & repair

How it works

How ignition repair / replacement works

From your call to a working key — same-day service.

Call or text me

Tell me your year, make, model and key type at (941) 323-6556, and I'll give you a firm quote up front — no surprises.

I come to you

I head straight to you anywhere in the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area — same-day service, no tow needed.

I cut & program on the spot

I cut and program your new key, fob or smart key right there with dealer-grade tools — most jobs take 20–45 minutes.

Test & pay

We test every button together, you're covered by a 90-day warranty, and you pay on the spot — card, cash, Zelle or Apple Pay.

About

About Eugene — your local mobile car locksmith

Hi, I'm Eugene — the locksmith behind Keyman. I'm a fully insured mobile car locksmith serving the whole Sarasota–Tampa Bay area, and I come to drivers all across it: Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, North Port, Lakewood Ranch, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, the keys and everywhere in between. Locked your keys in the car or snapped one off? I'll come to you — your driveway, the office, a parking lot — and take care of the whole job on the spot, so there's no tow and no waiting around at the dealer. I keep my pricing honest, my work solid, and I don't leave until every key, fob and remote works the way it should.

Insured & background-checked
I come to you — on-site, anywhere in the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area
Most makes & models, 1990–2026
Doing this since 2020 · 90-day warranty on every job

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Areas

Serving the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area

Car ignition repair & replacement in the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area

When a key won't turn, sticks, or the ignition feels worn, the cylinder is often the problem. I diagnose and repair or replaces ignition cylinders on-site anywhere in the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area for most makes 1990–2026 — and re-keys it to your existing key where possible.

Call or text me at (941) 323-6556 with your year, make and model and what it's doing. I come to you the same day, repair or replace the ignition on-site, match it to your key when I can, and test it — backed by a 90-day warranty.

I'm insured and background-checked, I've been doing this since 2020, and 750+ drivers have trusted me so far. Every key, fob and programming job comes with a 90-day warranty, and I take cash, card, Zelle and Apple Pay. Call or text me at (941) 323-6556 and I'll give you a firm quote on your car.

Reviews

What customers say

750+ happy customers

“Very professional, came out to me while I was at work. Now I've got a remote and key at a good price — very satisfied.”

James Boyles

2003 Ford F-150

“Showed up on time, extremely fast, professional service. Highly recommended.”

Kevin Donovan

Lincoln MKX

“Good job. Eugene made a spare key for me on my Toyota Highlander and my GMC Sierra. Recommended.”

Carlos Fuentes

2006 Toyota Highlander & 2004 GMC Sierra

“Eugene did an excellent job. He knows what he's doing. Highly recommend Mr. Keyman.”

Manny Ilagan

2021 Toyota RAV4

“Excellent service, honest, worth the price, and unbiased advice. Thank you Eugene!”

Julio Brando Razon

2016 Toyota Tacoma

“This guy did amazing work. He came out of his way on his day off to make a key for me. He's really good at what he does and is really awesome.”

Jeremiah Xiong

2007 Lexus IS 250

“Mr. Keyman, aka Eugene, was fantastic — wasting no time making another key fob for me. And even better, at half the price of the dealer. Thank you, Eugene!”

Karin Lewis

2021 Kia Sportage

“New flip key for my Honda CR-V. Excellent service, good customer relationship, worth the money. Very respectful, good character, and a good person.”

Luis Almeida

2003 Honda CR-V

“He was the best — quick, nice, and worked fast to make my duplicate for my Subaru. The price was good too. 👌”

Richard Sarza

Subaru

“I bought a car today with no keys at all. I found this guy and texted him to ask if he could help. He answered really quick and gave me a few options. He came to my address, made a main key and one extra, and all the buttons work perfectly. High quality and good prices. Thank you.”

Eduard Nazarov

Toyota Corolla

“Very quick, great communication, awesome service.”

John Bettencourt

2022 Toyota Corolla

“Very good response, very polite, and very reliable.”

Vijendra Lal

2021 Toyota RAV4

“Amazing work. I'll recommend Eugene's services to anyone. 5 stars!!”

Max Malyar

“He was very responsive and friendly. He came very quick and was able to make new keys and program them to my new PCM. I would highly recommend him. Excellent customer service!”

Mika Rudy

Chevrolet Equinox

“Best key guy out there!”

Joseph Valencia

Toyota 4Runner

“Eugene was very responsive and prompt returning my call. He came to me within thirty minutes and had me done in an hour with brand-new keys. Very fair pricing and phenomenal service with high professionalism. Highly recommend!”

Nels Jensen

2011 Nissan Versa

“Professional, prompt, accommodating, and very affordable pricing. Easy to schedule a home visit! Thank you.”

Jessica Hiscott

Ford F-150

“Re-keyed my Acura and did an excellent job! Very thorough and great service. I highly recommend.”

Shawney Oloa

2013 Acura MDX

“Great service! I got my car key duplicated quickly, and he even fixed my other key for free. Really appreciate it!”

Rachel Bandong

Honda Accord

“Very good at what he does. Great service, I highly recommend.”

Mark

2024 Kia Soul

“10/10. Super fast and reliable. Eugene is the best! Thanks again.”

Michael Higginbotham

2017 Chevrolet Cruze

“Great service, great communication, very pleased.”

Tim Rickett

Land Rover Discovery

“Excellent service! I'm well pleased with the professionalism and service provided.”

Ruby Jackson-Williams

2014 Chevrolet

“Excellent work.”

W. Wong

2003 Volkswagen GTI

“Awesome work! Thank you Mr. Keyman.”

Olivia Sanchez

Dodge Dart

“Eugene helped me with the key for my Toyota Tacoma. Great job!”

Antonio Vazquez

2015 Toyota Tacoma

“Excellent work and very fast on my Ford Focus.”

Lawrence Perez

2011 Ford Focus SE

“Amazing and quick service! Totally recommend. He explained everything in detail and went above and beyond. He replaced my ignition switch and gave me new keys!”

Lesly Leon

“Great quick service! Got a new key fob with programming. Quick, honest, professional, and cheaper than the dealership. He even gave me a 30-day warranty. Definitely would recommend!”

Jennifer Morrison

Ford F-150

“Great job! Got a new key cut and programmed, as well as two key fobs.”

Mike Thomasson

“Very friendly guy, and he got me my new key and fob in under 30 minutes vs. having to make an appointment with the dealership. Also saved me money vs. the dealer. Definitely will use him again and send business his way!”

Guv Nuh

“They came to my house and were on time.”

Clarence Walker

“Best key guy I know, and cheap too. Would 100% recommend!”

Kyryl Shelenko

“Came to my job, nice and easy!”

Kameron Bass

“Very fast and efficient.”

Blake Nelson

Why choose Keyman

Keyman vs the dealer

The dealer charges a premium, usually wants the car towed in, and can take days to fit you in. I come to you and get you back on the road the same day — and usually for a lot less.

Feature	Keyman Recommended	Dealer
Comes to you (mobile)	✓	✕
Same-day service	✓	✕
No towing required	✓	✕
Usually less than the dealer	✓	✕
OEM & aftermarket key options	✓	✓
Cut + program on-site	✓	✕
Evening & Saturday availability	✓	✕
Helps when all keys are lost	✓	✓

Frequently asked questions

My key won't turn in the ignition — can you fix it?

Yes — a key that won't turn or sticks is usually a worn ignition cylinder. I repair or replace it on-site.

Can you keep my existing key after replacing the ignition?

Often yes — where possible I re-key the new ignition to your existing key so you don't carry two keys.

Do you come to me?

Yes — I'm mobile across the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area; no tow needed in most cases.

Is there a warranty?

Yes — a 90-day warranty on parts and work. I'm insured and background-checked.

Guides

Ignition Repair / Replacement — guides & tips

Helpful reads before you book — costs, what to expect and how to avoid damage.

Costs & Buying

How much does car key replacement cost in Sarasota?

What drives the price — key type, your make and model — and how a mobile locksmith compares to the dealer in the Sarasota–Tampa Bay area.

How-To Guides

Push-to-start key not working? Options and what to expect

Often it's just a dead battery, not a failed fob. How to tell the difference, and how a new push-to-start smart key is programmed on-site.

How-To Guides

Lost every key to your car? Here's what a locksmith does

Even with no working key, I can make and program a new one to your car — usually by VIN, right where it sits, with no tow to the dealer.