"Locked myself out at 11 p.m. off Virginia Parkway with my dog inside. Quoted me $95 on the phone, the tech was there in about twenty minutes, and the invoice said exactly $95."
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Danielle R.
House Lockout · 11:30 PM
Automotive Locksmith in McKinney
Car key replacement, transponder and fob programming, ignition repair and vehicle lockouts — at your car, not at a dealership.
~15–30min
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The short answer
Automotive Locksmith, explained
An automotive locksmith cuts and programs replacement car keys, key fobs and proximity keys at your vehicle, and handles lockouts and ignition problems. For most vehicles made in the last 20 years, a mobile automotive locksmith is faster than a dealership because you skip the tow and the appointment — and the price is usually lower.
Dealership quote for a lost key: a tow, a two-day wait, and a number that makes you sit down. We come to the car in the H-E-B parking lot on Custer, cut the key, program it to your vehicle’s immobilizer and you drive away.
We handle the domestic and import platforms common in North Texas — Ford, Chevy, GMC, RAM, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda, VW and most European models. Some late-model vehicles with locked-down security systems still have to go to the dealer; we will tell you that on the phone rather than charge you to find out.
Included
What our automotive team handles
Car key replacement
Laser-cut and standard keys cut to code at your vehicle, no tow required.
Transponder key programming
Chipped keys programmed to your immobilizer so the engine actually starts, not just the door opens.
Key fob & remote programming
Remotes, proximity/smart keys and push-to-start fobs programmed and tested.
Ignition repair & replacement
Key turns halfway, sticks, or won’t turn at all — repaired or replaced without gutting the steering column.
Car lockout service
Non-destructive entry with air wedges and long-reach tools. No coat hangers, no scratched paint.
Broken key extraction
Key snapped in the door or ignition, removed and replaced.
Real Reviews
What McKinney says
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 412 reviews from customers in McKinney and Collin County.
"Closed on our new house on a Friday and had every door lock rekeyed to match a single key by Saturday morning. Fast, professional, and cleaned up perfectly."
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Marcus T.
Whole House Rekey · Weekend
"Lost my only car key at the grocery store. The dealer wanted a fortune and a tow. These guys came out and programmed a new key right in the parking lot in under an hour."
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Priya N.
Car Key Replacement · Same day
Locked out? Let's fix that.
Tell us what happened and where you are. You’ll get a firm price on the phone and a licensed technician on the way — day, night, weekend or holiday.