Yes, you can get car keys made at home depot, provided they are standard keys. However, Home Depot does not offer car keys for high-security or transponder keys, which require special cutting equipment and programming in order to work.
As long as you can prove ownership of your vehicle a car key can be made with the Vehicle Identification Number aka VIN number. Once a key code is pulled from the VIN number a car key can be cut. *However most vehicles keys also have transponders in them and need be programmed to the car.
You may obtain the key code for a vehicle by providing the VIN to the vehicle manufacturer or vehicle dealer and request the key code. Note that this is useful only if the locks have never been changed to another key code. There are a number of "Code Brokers" who offer a service for getting the key code from the VIN.
They can, but they are going to want some form of documentation that you own the car , like the registration or the title. And they have to reprogram the key to the car so it can start the car.
Home Depot can duplicate keys as long as you have the original. They can also duplicate car keys and transponder keys but they can't give you access to your car if you have lost your car key. They can't rekey a lock or install high-security locks around your home or business.
Average Cost Estimates
Traditional keys – Replacement costs typically range from $25 to $100. There's no programming involved, although you may need to have AutoZone, a locksmith, or dealership cut the key for you. Transponder keys – Expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $250 for a transponder key replacement.
Home Depot offers key duplication services for a range of standard keys, with prices typically between $4 and $10 depending on the key blank. They can duplicate house keys, business keys, and padlock keys from popular brands like Yale, Master Lock, and American Lock.
Can I get a replacement car key made from my VIN number? Yes, if you lose your car key, you can get a replacement set made from the VIN number by contacting an auto locksmith or the vehicle manufacturer. (However, you will also need to provide proof of ownership.)
The cost of generating a car key by VIN is composed of the following: the key, the labor to cut the key, the cost of obtaining the code needed to cut the key, and the cost of mailing the key. Because car manufacturers charge different prices for the code, a reasonable cost range for a key from VIN is $89 – $179.
Though AutoZone no longer offers key cutting, you can still get assistance with your vehicle needs with service such as battery testing, fix finder, and other services at your local AutoZone store.
By having a mechanic decode your VIN number to get the manufacturer's number, they will be able to retrieve your factory key code as well as cut you a new key for your vehicle. Of course, the significance of each digit varies depending on the type of vehicle.
The Dealership Route
Your local Ford dealership is equipped to handle situations like this and can provide a replacement key, often with ease. However, prepare for the process—know your car's vehicle identification number (VIN), prove that you are the car's owner, and brace yourself for potential replacement costs.
Yes, AutoZone can help you find and replace the battery in your key fob. 2. How much does it cost to program a key fob? The cost can vary widely, but typically ranges from $50 to $200 depending on your vehicle and where you get it programmed.
They will drive to you and make a car key on the spot, even if you don't have the original. If you need a more technologically advanced key, like a key fob, key fob with switchblade key, transponder key or smart key, call roadside assistance instead of a locksmith. They will tow your car to the dealership for you.
If you have lost all copies of your car's original key, you can still have a new key made by an automotive locksmith. You will need to prove that you are the owner of the car by providing the locksmith with the car's registration or title.
Yes, you can get car keys made at home depot, provided they are standard keys. However, Home Depot does not offer car keys for high-security or transponder keys, which require special cutting equipment and programming in order to work.
Yes, a dealership can make a key with just the VIN number.
They have access to the key codes linked to your VIN, allowing them to create a new key for your vehicle. Be prepared to provide proof of ownership and identification when requesting this service.
Costs of replacing a car key
Replacing a basic key can cost as little as $10, whereas replacing a smart key fob can run up to $500, according to Carfax. The determining factor is likely how specialized the process of replacing the key is and whether it can only be done by a dealership.
You may need to find your VIN, which is often found in your user manual or your car's dashboard. Once a car locksmith has your VIN, they can cut a replacement car key right on the spot.
when your car is built by the manufacturer, they record every detail about that car on a buildsheet. the build sheet will have the key cutting code and skim pin for the car. if you have the vin number you call up the dealership and they can look up that car and see what the original key cut code was and the skim pin.
Getting keys copied is simple, and can be done at Home Depot! You pick out a key, give it to the machine operator, and it shouldn't take any more than 5 minutes once your key is actually being copied. You pay the price of the key, and no additional for the service.
For all but the most common blanks, you will not be able to get a copy of your existing key. Home Depot will not be able to copy laser-cut keys, Best keys, high security keys, transponder keys, and several other types of blanks.
As far as I remember, they don't charge for actually making the key. You typically just pay for whatever key blank you need, which is typically about $1.97 to around $5.98. The average is about $2.50. The price range includes the “vanity” key blanks (color keys, etc).