Car Keys by Make
Key technology isn't one-size-fits-all. A basic metal key, a transponder (chip) key, and a smart proximity fob are cut and programmed in completely different ways — and the right process depends on your vehicle's manufacturer, model, and year. Pick your make below for specifics, real ATD pricing, and what to expect.
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Why Your Vehicle's Make Changes the Job
Automakers have moved through several generations of key technology since the 1990s, and they didn't all move at the same pace. Older vehicles use basic mechanically-cut metal keys with no electronics at all. Starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s, most manufacturers phased in transponder (chip) keys — a small chip embedded in the key head that must be programmed to your car's immobilizer before the engine will start. Later, many makes introduced keys with integrated remote buttons, and eventually smart or proximity keys that let you start the car with the fob in your pocket.
Each manufacturer used its own systems, blade types, and programming protocols along the way, and even within one brand the cutoff years for each key generation differ by model. That's why "what kind of key does my car need" and "how much will it cost" are really make-and-model questions. We carry dealership-level key-cutting and programming equipment covering the makes below, and we come to you anywhere in Southeast Wisconsin or Northern Illinois.
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Car Keys by Manufacturer
Chevy / GMC / Buick / Cadillac
Key types, model examples, and ATD pricing for Chevy / GMC / Buick / Cadillac.
Ford / Lincoln
Key types, model examples, and ATD pricing for Ford / Lincoln.
Honda / Acura
Key types, model examples, and ATD pricing for Honda / Acura.
Toyota / Lexus
Key types, model examples, and ATD pricing for Toyota / Lexus.
Nissan / Infiniti
Key types, model examples, and ATD pricing for Nissan / Infiniti.
Kia / Hyundai
Key types, model examples, and ATD pricing for Kia / Hyundai.
Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / RAM
Key types, model examples, and ATD pricing for Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / RAM.
VW / Audi
Key types, model examples, and ATD pricing for VW / Audi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the type of car key I need depend on my vehicle's make?
Yes. Every manufacturer has used different key technology over the years — basic metal keys, transponder (chip) keys, integrated remotes, and smart proximity keys — and the cutting and programming process differs by make and often by model year. That's why pricing and turnaround vary by manufacturer.
Can you program a key for any make and model?
We work on GM, Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Volkswagen, and Audi vehicles, among others. If you don't see your make listed, call us with your year, make, and model — we can usually tell you over the phone whether we can help.
How much does a car key replacement cost?
Across most makes, standard keys start at $165 and transponder (chip) keys start at $245. Smart/proximity fobs and high-security keys run higher depending on the manufacturer. Pick your make below for exact starting prices, or call for a firm quote.
Do you come to me, or do I have to bring my car in?
We're a mobile locksmith — we come to your home, workplace, or roadside anywhere in Southeast Wisconsin or Northern Illinois. No towing to a dealer, no waiting around a shop.
What if I've lost all my keys, not just one?
All-keys-lost is one of our most common calls. We can cut and program a new key from scratch on most makes using your vehicle's identification — no spare key needed. Have your registration or title ready when we arrive.
Need a key or locked out? Call now.
Tell us your vehicle's year, make, and model — we'll quote you over the phone. Based in Genoa City, serving Southeast Wisconsin & Northern Illinois.
Call (262) 325-7879