“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.”
2003 Ford F-150
Mobile Auto Locksmith
Ignition Repair / Replacement in Sarasota, FL
Your key won't turn or the ignition's stuck in Sarasota? I'm Eugene — I come to you across Sarasota (downtown, St. Armands and the bayfront) and repair or replace the ignition cylinder right on the spot, for most cars 1990–2026. No tow, no dealership — usually there in 15–30 minutes.
In short
Ignition Repair / Replacement in Sarasota: I'm Eugene (Keyman), an insured mobile auto locksmith. I come to you in Sarasota, FL and repair or replace the ignition cylinder on-site for most cars 1990–2026 — usually there in 15–30 minutes, backed by a 90-day warranty. Call or text me at (941) 323-6556.
Real drivers. Real results.
I come to you
Wherever you're stuck — your driveway, the office, a parking lot anywhere in the Sarasota 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.
Ignition Repair / Replacement in Sarasota, FL
A key that won't turn is usually a worn ignition — I fix or replace it and match it to your key where I can. Right here in Sarasota, that means no tow and no dealership wait — I bring the dealer-grade gear to you, downtown, St. Armands and the bayfront. I cover Sarasota and nearby Bird Key, Lido Key and Bee Ridge within my roughly 30-mile range around Sarasota, with honest pricing and a 90-day warranty on every job. Call or text me at (941) 323-6556 with your year, make and model for a firm quote.
Call or text me at (941) 323-6556 with your year, make and model and what it's doing. I come to you (typically 15–30 minutes), 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.
How ignition repair / replacement works in Sarasota
From your call to a working key — usually within the hour.
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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.
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I come to you
I head straight to you anywhere in the Sarasota area — usually there in 15–30 minutes, no tow needed.
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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.
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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.
Other auto locksmith services in Sarasota
Keys & fobs
Programming & cutting
Ignition Repair / Replacement near Sarasota
I also cover ignition repair / replacement in the areas right around Sarasota:
What customers say
“Showed up on time, extremely fast, professional service. Highly recommended.”
Lincoln MKX
“Good job. Eugene made a spare key for me on my Toyota Highlander and my GMC Sierra. Recommended.”
2006 Toyota Highlander & 2004 GMC Sierra
“Eugene did an excellent job. He knows what he's doing. Highly recommend Mr. Keyman.”
2021 Toyota RAV4
“Excellent service, honest, worth the price, and unbiased advice. Thank you Eugene!”
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.”
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!”
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.”
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. 👌”
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.”
Toyota Corolla
“Very quick, great communication, awesome service.”
2022 Toyota Corolla
“Very good response, very polite, and very reliable.”
2021 Toyota RAV4
“Amazing work. I'll recommend Eugene's services to anyone. 5 stars!!”
“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!”
Chevrolet Equinox
“Best key guy out there!”
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!”
2011 Nissan Versa
“Professional, prompt, accommodating, and very affordable pricing. Easy to schedule a home visit! Thank you.”
Ford F-150
“Re-keyed my Acura and did an excellent job! Very thorough and great service. I highly recommend.”
2013 Acura MDX
“Great service! I got my car key duplicated quickly, and he even fixed my other key for free. Really appreciate it!”
Honda Accord
“Very good at what he does. Great service, I highly recommend.”
2024 Kia Soul
“10/10. Super fast and reliable. Eugene is the best! Thanks again.”
2017 Chevrolet Cruze
“Great service, great communication, very pleased.”
Land Rover Discovery
“Excellent service! I'm well pleased with the professionalism and service provided.”
2014 Chevrolet
“Excellent work.”
2003 Volkswagen GTI
“Awesome work! Thank you Mr. Keyman.”
Dodge Dart
“Eugene helped me with the key for my Toyota Tacoma. Great job!”
2015 Toyota Tacoma
“Excellent work and very fast on my Ford Focus.”
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!”
“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!”
Ford F-150
“Great job! Got a new key cut and programmed, as well as two key fobs.”
“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!”
“They came to my house and were on time.”
“Best key guy I know, and cheap too. Would 100% recommend!”
“Came to my job, nice and easy!”
“Very fast and efficient.”
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 | ✓ | ✓ |
Ignition Repair / Replacement in Sarasota — FAQ
Do you come to Sarasota?
Yes — Sarasota is right in my service area. I'm fully mobile and come to you anywhere in Sarasota for ignition repair / replacement, usually within 15–30 minutes.
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 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.