Car key replacement in Issaquah

A modern car key is two things: a blade cut to your locks, and a transponder chip the car has to recognize before the engine will run. Replacing one means getting both right.

We bring the cutting machine and the programming equipment to wherever the car is parked in Issaquah or Sammamish, so in most cases there is no tow and no wait for a dealer appointment.

When people call us for this

Worn or damaged key

Keys that only turn on the third try, cracked heads, or a blade worn smooth from years of use.

Key that stopped starting the car

The door unlocks but the dash shows a key warning. Often the chip or its pairing is the problem, not the blade.

Second key for a new-to-you car

Used cars often come with a single key. A replacement now is easier than an all-keys-lost job later.

Before you call

Have these ready. It makes the call faster and the visit shorter.

• The vehicle year, make and model
• The VIN, if you can read it through the windshield or from your registration
• Proof that the car is yours, such as registration or title with matching ID

Good to know

We cut and program keys for all major makes, domestic, Asian and European. Tell us the year and model when you call so we bring the right blank and programming setup. Tesla is the one exception: for Tesla we handle lockouts only.