Precision car key duplication — including chip and laser keys
A hardware-store copy cut from a fifteen-year-old original inherits every bit of that wear. We cut from the factory code instead, so the duplicate is often smoother than the key you have been using.
About car key duplication in Austin
Duplication covers three separate technologies: the mechanical blade, the transponder chip, and — on remote head keys — the rolling-code remote. Getting a genuinely working duplicate means addressing all three, which is why so many cheap copies end up opening the door but never starting the car.
Our machines handle standard edge-cut blanks, high-security sidewinder profiles and laser-milled keys. For push-to-start vehicles we duplicate the proximity fob by adding a new unit to the immobiliser rather than cloning, which keeps the vehicle's security intact.
It is worth doing before you need it. A duplicate made while you still hold a working key is dramatically cheaper than an all-keys-lost origination at midnight on a Saturday.
What's included
- Cut to factory code for a crisp, non-binding fit
- Transponder and remote functions duplicated, not just the metal
- Sidewinder and laser-milled profiles supported
- Discounted pricing on second and third copies
- Mobile — we come to your home or workplace
How we handle car key duplication
Decode
Factory key code pulled from the VIN, or the original decoded on our machine.
Cut
Precision milling on the correct blank for your vehicle.
Program
Chip and remote functions written to the vehicle alongside your existing keys.
Test
Doors, trunk, remote and engine verified before payment.
Car Key Duplication across Greater Austin
Choose your area for local response times and coverage detail.
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Car Key Duplication questions, answered
Why is a car key copy more expensive than a house key?
Because the metal is only one third of the job — the chip and the remote both have to be paired to your vehicle's security system.
Can you copy a key that is already worn out?
We prefer to cut a fresh key from the factory code, which produces a better key than the original you are holding.
How many spares should I have?
Two working keys minimum. It turns a future emergency into a routine appointment.
Need car key duplication right now?
Live dispatch 24/7 across Greater Austin. Firm price on the phone, 15–30 minutes typical arrival.