Car Key Replacement On-Site
Lost your car key or need a spare? We come to you, cutting and programming keys for most makes and models on the spot. 24/7 across Broward County and South Florida.
Call Now: (954) 371-5674Mobile Car Key Services: We Come to You
Losing your car key doesn't have to mean a tow truck and a dealership bill. Around The Lock's mobile automotive locksmiths serve Broward County and South Florida, coming directly to your location equipped to cut and program keys for most domestic and foreign vehicles. We handle everything from basic metal keys to transponder programming and smart key replacement, usually in a single visit.
Why Choose Around The Lock for Car Keys?
Fast mobile response across South Florida. Key cutting, fob programming, and smart key services on-site. Advanced equipment for transponder, push-to-start, and laser-cut keys. Upfront pricing before any work begins. Available 24/7, including late nights and weekends when dealerships are closed. Serving South Florida since 2021.
Why Around The Lock
Bonded, insured, and BBB-accredited with an A+ rating. 5.0 stars across 59 Google reviews. A local team, not a dispatch service sending you an unknown contractor.
Every Make and Model, Cut and Programmed On-Site
We make and program keys for nearly every car on the road: American, European, and Asian makes alike. Using professional automotive key equipment (Ilco, JMA, ASP, and more), we both cut and program keys on the spot, so you do not wait days for a dealer or ship your car anywhere. There is one honest exception: Mercedes-Benz models from 2014 and newer can only be done through the dealer. Every other make and model, we handle ourselves.
All Keys Lost? We Make One From Scratch
Lost every key with no spare? That is the situation most locksmiths cannot handle, and the one we specialize in. We originate a brand-new key from scratch, on-site, even when you have nothing to copy from. For many vehicles we retrieve the key code, cut the correct key, and program it to your car's immobilizer right there. No working key required.
Dealer vs. Locksmith: What You Save
When you lose a car key, the dealer route means towing your car in and paying their parts-and-programming fees, often hundreds more, plus the tow. We come to you and do the same job on-site for less. A spare key made while you still have a working one is always cheaper than an all-keys-lost job, so if you still have a key, get a backup before you are stranded.
Water Damage and Your Key
South Florida weather does not hurt your key's electronics, but water does. A fob dropped in a pool, the ocean, or a puddle can stop working as moisture reaches the circuit board. If your key or fob got wet and quit, we replace or reprogram it on-site and get you back in your car.
Common Situations We Handle
Ignition Cylinder Trouble? We Stock the Parts
Some makes are prone to ignition cylinder wear: Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Kia, Hyundai, and Volkswagen are the ones we see most. Because we know this, we carry these cylinders in the van, so when a worn cylinder is the reason your key will not turn, we often fix it on the spot instead of sending you away. If your key turns hard or will not turn at all, that is our ignition lock repair territory.
What Drives the Price
Car key pricing comes down to your vehicle and the key type. A simple metal key is the most economical; transponder, remote-head, and smart or push-to-start keys cost more because they require programming plus the chip or fob. An all-keys-lost job costs more than a spare made from a working key. Either way, you get the price before we start, and it is always less than a tow plus dealer fees.
What to Have Ready Before You Call
Knowing your vehicle's year, make, model, and VIN speeds up the job significantly. The VIN is on the dashboard driver's side or your registration document. For push-to-start and smart key vehicles it's especially important: key programming is vehicle-specific, and the VIN lets us match the exact key to your car. We carry the equipment for every make, model, and key type. If you're locked out with keys inside, just your location is enough.
Service Area
We make and program car keys across South Florida, 24/7, serving all of Broward County including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, and surrounding areas. We come to you, no towing required. If your ignition won't turn or the key is stuck inside it, see our ignition lock repair service.
Every Job, Done Right
Here's what you get when our team handles it.
Standard Car Keys
Traditional metal keys for older vehicles, cut precisely to match your original key. Fast to cut, no programming required, and usually completed in minutes on-site.
Transponder Keys
We program the chip inside the key so your vehicle recognizes it and starts safely. Without correct chip programming the car's immobilizer will prevent starting even with the right cut. We handle both in one visit.
Remote Head Keys
Combination of a standard key and remote fob, cut and programmed on-site. One unit handles both the mechanical lock and the remote lock/unlock, cut and programmed together on-site.
Smart Keys & Push-to-Start FOBs
We replace or program keyless entry systems, proximity keys, and push-button start fobs. These require vehicle-specific programming and the VIN, so we carry the equipment for most makes and models.
Laser-Cut / High-Security Keys
We cut and program high-security keys used by modern vehicles for enhanced safety. The precision cuts require specialized machinery most locksmiths don't carry. We do.
All Keys Lost, Made On-Site
Lost every key with no spare? We originate a brand-new key from scratch and program it to your car on-site, the job most locksmiths cannot do. For many vehicles we retrieve the key code, cut the correct key, and program it to your immobilizer right there.
Car Key Replacement Jobs We've Done
Completed jobs across Broward. See the work for yourself.
Why Choose Us
Bonded and insured, answering 24 hours a day, and rated 5.0 across 59 Google reviews.
Available 24/7
Nights, weekends, and holidays included. When other locksmiths send you to voicemail, we answer and we come out.
Bonded & Insured
Fully bonded and insured, a real local company, not an anonymous dispatcher routing your call to whoever's closest.
Upfront Pricing
You hear the price and approve it before we start. No surprises, no inflated on-site invoice.
We Come to You
Fully mobile across Broward. We cut and program on-site with professional equipment, no tow, no dealership wait.
5.0 Stars · BBB A+
59 verified Google reviews at a perfect 5.0, plus BBB A+ accreditation, proof in a category crowded with fakes.
Local Since 2021
Broward-based and Broward-focused. We know the neighborhoods, the buildings, and the local codes.
Common Questions
What should I do if I've locked my keys in my car?
Don't try to force the lock. It can damage your vehicle. Call Around The Lock and we'll dispatch a mobile locksmith to you fast, 24/7.
Can you make a key if I've lost all copies?
Yes. As long as we can verify ownership, we cut and program a new key from scratch on-site for most makes and models.
Do you program transponder chips and key fobs?
Yes. We carry the equipment to program transponder keys, remote head keys, smart keys, and push-to-start fobs on-site.
Is it cheaper than going to the dealership?
Usually yes, and significantly faster since we come to you instead of towing the car to them.
What vehicles do you cover?
Most domestic and foreign makes and models. Call us with your year, make, and model and we'll confirm before dispatching.
Can you make a spare key while I still have the original?
Yes, and having a spare made before you lose the original is always cheaper and easier.
Can you make a car key if I have lost all of them?
Yes. All-keys-lost is our specialty. We make and program a new key from scratch on-site, with no original key needed.
Do you work on European and Asian cars?
Yes. American, European, and Asian makes alike. The only exception is Mercedes-Benz from 2014 and newer, which can only be done through the dealer.
Is a locksmith really cheaper than the dealer?
Almost always. The dealer route adds a tow plus parts-and-programming fees, while we come to you and do the same job on-site for less.
My fob got wet and stopped working, can you fix it?
Yes. Water can damage a fob, and we replace or reprogram it on-site to get you back in your car.
Can you replace a water-damaged key fob?
Yes. Water damage is one of the most common reasons fobs fail in South Florida. If the circuit board is damaged, we program a fresh key on-site, no tow needed.
Do I need to tow my car to get a new key?
Almost never. We come to you and program the key at your location, no dealer, no tow in most cases.
Are there any cars you can't make keys for on-site?
Mercedes-Benz models from 2014 onward typically require dealer-only programming, and we'll tell you upfront if that's the case. Most other makes we handle completely on-site.
What equipment do you use to program car keys?
We use professional Ilco, JMA, and ASP equipment, the same tools dealer-trained technicians use, not hardware-store kits.
Lost your car key?
Call (954) 371-5674. We come to you, 24/7. Key cut and programmed on-site.
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Thank you so much, Daniel, for helping me with my vehicle. You made the process so much easier and provided a great deal for the work I needed. I got a new key fob, a key cut, and programming done. He was nearby and the wait was only 15 minutes
Great service ! I've got a new car key for a reasonable price. Wonderful people that work with smile. Thank you !
Around the block, help me with broken car key , they replaced and programmed it fast really good experience from start to finish
I had a problem with my car key and couldn't open the car; I called the company, and Daniel called me back within a minute. He arrived at my house 10 minutes later, and they got the car door open in seconds, very fast and efficient. And the price was amazing, I'd had the same issue before and paid double that time. If I could, I'd give them more than 5 stars. I highly recommend them!!!. thanks guys.