ATL: Do you cut steel keys?
Ask The Locksmith Question:Do you cut steel keys? I have a blank steel Isuzu key that is steel that I need cut. How much does that cost? Also do you replace Karr keyless remotes? The plastic on mine is broken so I can't attach it to a key ring? Thanks.
Hi there...
We DO cut steel keys in the sense of a standard, metal, automobile key. I'm not sure from your e-mail if you're looking to get a key duplicated, or a new key made to the car (i.e. all the keys are missing except the blank)...
If you have working keys already, and only need a duplicate cut from the existing key, we can certainly do it for you, but as we're a mobile service, you would save money by going to a licensed standing locksmith shop to have that key duplicated. It wouldn't be cost effective to call out a mobile service to make a copy.
If you have no working keys, but do have your own blanks, then yes, in that case you should have a licensed mobile service come out to create keys using your blanks. In this example only, the cost through us would range from $115 to $175 depending on the year, make, and model, and whether the car uses transponder technology. Steel keys generally do not have transponders, so the rate would most likely be $115.00. If it is one of a very few newer models, it may be laser cut, and in that case we would not be able to cut a key, but would happily refer you to a local licensed locksmith that could. But that is in rare instances.
For keyless remotes, we can certainly sell them to you, as can most locksmiths or dealers, but for the benefit of your pocketbook, I would suggest going online and buying one from KeylessRide.com -- We use them as a supplier, and they are one of the biggest suppliers to locksmiths and the public of keyless remotes. They also tend to have better prices, even with shipping, than you would get from your dealer or a locksmith. (Locksmiths hate it when we tell people about this :) )
Please let me know if we can be of help creating keys for you, or if you have any other questions...
Cheers!
Kim
We're not your normal locksmith company™... :)
