Spare Car Key in Milwaukee
Locksmith Milwaukee Now makes spare car keys on site in Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it when you still have a working key: transponder keys, remote head keys, and push-to-start smart keys. A spare car key starts at $69. We work 24/7. Call or text us with the year, make, and model.
Why a spare car key pays off
A spare car key in Milwaukee costs far less than a key made after the last one is gone. With a working key, a spare starts at $69; with every key lost, a new key starts at $119 and needs the lock read and the lost keys erased. A spare is also the key your family uses, the one in the drawer when the ring goes missing, and the one that saves a morning when a key snaps in the cold. Most spare keys take 15 to 60 minutes at the car.
How we make a spare
While your key still works, the car can learn a second key next to it. We cut the new key on our machine and add it to the car's memory through the diagnostic port, so both keys start the engine. Then we test both keys: the engine, the buttons, and the door lock.
Spare remote and smart keys
A spare for a remote head key starts at $129, and a spare push-to-start smart key starts at $159. Remote and smart spares are programmed for the locks and for the engine, so the new key does everything the old one does. See smart keys and key fobs for those keys.
Spares for families and work trucks
Families with two or three drivers often run on one key for one car. A spare for each driver ends the morning hunt for the key. Contractors with a work truck and a crew keep a spare on the job site. Businesses with several vehicles should see fleet keys.
Where to keep a spare
A spare does its job only when it is not on the same ring as the first key. Keep it in a drawer at home, with a family member, or at the office. A spare hidden on the outside of the car can be found by anyone who knows where to look, and a key left inside the car lets whoever gets in drive away.
Papers we ask for
We cut spares for the person whose name is on the title or the registration, with a photo ID, or for a driver that person sent. It keeps your car yours.
How a spare key visit goes
- Photo of your keyText us or call with a photo of the key you have, the car, and the address.
- ID and car papersYour photo ID and the title or the registration.
- The car learns a second keyWe cut the spare and add it next to the key you have.
- Both keys testedStart, lock, unlock, and the door lock, with each key.
Spare car key prices in Milwaukee
| Spare car key (you have a working key) | from $69 |
|---|---|
| Remote head key | from $129 |
| Push-to-start smart key | from $159 |
| All car keys lost, transponder key | $119-$249+ |
The starting price is for a transponder key when you have a working key. Remote head keys, smart keys, and some makes cost more, and we confirm the price before we cut the key. All car services are on our car locksmith page.
Cities we serve around Milwaukee
Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it: Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, and Racine County.
Questions about spare car keys in Milwaukee
How much does a spare car key cost?
From $69 for a transponder key when you have a working key. Remote and smart keys cost more, and we confirm the price before we start.
Will a hardware store copy start my car?
A plain copy of a chip key opens the door, but the engine starts only with a key whose chip is programmed to the car.
Can you make a spare for a key with buttons?
Yes. A spare remote head key starts at $129, and it works the locks and starts the engine like the first one.
Can you make a spare smart key?
Yes. A spare push-to-start smart key starts at $159 and is programmed to the car on site.
How many keys can my car have?
Most cars accept several keys. We tell you the limit for your car when you send the year, make, and model.
How long does a spare car key take?
Most spares take 15 to 60 minutes at the car, including programming and a test of both keys.