Car Keys & Fobs
Lost the only key, worn the buttons off the fob, or want a spare before you need one — we cut and program replacement keys at your car, without a tow to the dealership.
Dealer-level programming tools travel with the technician — no tow, no appointment.
Chip keys, remote head keys, proximity fobs and push-to-start systems.
Same result without the dealership markup, and usually the same day.
When a key is lost we can wipe it from the car's memory so it no longer starts it.
How It Works
Everything happens where the car is parked — driveway, work car park or roadside.
Make, model and year tell us which blank and which programmer to bring.
No towing and no dealership appointment. We work where the car already is.
You watch it start the engine and work the locks before we hand it over.
Mobile Key Programming
You don’t need to tow your car to the dealer. Our mobile locksmiths program transponder keys, remote head keys, flip keys and push-to-start smart fobs right where your vehicle is parked, at home, at work or in a parking lot anywhere in Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Cayce and the rest of the Midlands.
We connect our programming equipment to your car’s OBD port, add the new key or fob to the immobilizer, and test that it starts the engine and works the locks before we leave. If a key was lost or stolen, we can remove it from the car’s memory at the same time so it can no longer start the vehicle. Bring a fob you bought online and, in most cases, we can program it too. Call with your year, make and model and we confirm before driving out.
Testimonials
Real Google reviews from drivers we have got moving again around Columbia.
“Abel was quick and fast didn’t have to wait 30 minutes to an hour . If ever in need of an locksmith contact Abel metro locksmith very speedy nice and reasonable.”
“Came very fast and got my keys out in seconds !”
“Car keys replacement for my Car !! Excellent job!!”
“That got my truck unlocked in a pinch”
“Professional and quick, and curteous”
“On time & fast service!!!!!”
“Great guy made a key for my truck with a active alarm”
“I had a problem with my car keys l called metro locksmith and they arrived within minutes very professional and affordable.”
“Fast service”
Have a Question?
Yes. We originate a new key from the vehicle itself — no original needed.
Yes, for most makes and model years. Tell us the year and model when you call and we confirm before coming out.
Almost always, and you avoid the tow. The dealer route usually means transporting a car that will not start.
Yes. When a key goes missing we can remove it from the car's memory so whoever has it cannot start the vehicle.
Most vehicles are done in 20–45 minutes on site, including cutting the blade.
We cover the large majority of domestic and foreign vehicles. A quick call with your year and model confirms it.
Related Services
Non-destructive car lockout help on site, day or night, across the Midlands.
Every key lost? We cut and program a brand-new key at your car.
Lost, broken or dead fobs and remotes replaced and programmed on site.
Key stuck, won’t turn or spins freely? We repair or replace the cylinder.
Car Keys by Make
Pick your vehicle to see the models and key types we cut and program on site.
Service Areas
Same technicians, same 24/7 line, same upfront pricing in every town we serve.
Our licensed locksmiths are on call across Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce and West Columbia — 24 hours a day. Don't wait, get help now.
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