“Great guy made a key for my truck with a active alarm”
Ethan Coleman
Source: Google
Car Keys & Fobs
Car Key & Key Fob Programming in Columbia
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.
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Car keys programmed for all major makes
Programmed at Your Car
Dealer-level programming tools travel with the technician — no tow, no appointment.
Transponders & Smart Fobs
Chip keys, remote head keys, proximity fobs and push-to-start systems.
Cheaper Than the Dealer
Same result without the dealership markup, and usually the same day.
Old Keys Erased
When a key is lost we can wipe it from the car's memory so it no longer starts it.
How It Works
A New Key in 3 Simple Steps
Everything happens where the car is parked — driveway, work car park or roadside.
1
Give Us the Vehicle
Make, model and year tell us which blank and which programmer to bring.
2
We Come to the Car
No towing and no dealership appointment. We work where the car already is.
3
Cut, Programmed & Tested
You watch it start the engine and work the locks before we hand it over.
Testimonials
What Drivers Say
Real Google reviews from drivers we have got moving again around Columbia.
“I had a problem with my car keys l called metro locksmith and they arrived within minutes very professional and affordable.”
Ken Lion
Source: Google
“Fast service”
cab CAB
Source: Google
Have a Question?
Car Key Programming FAQ
Can you make a car key if I lost every copy?
Yes. We originate a new key from the vehicle itself — no original needed.
Do you program push-to-start proximity fobs?
Yes, for most makes and model years. Tell us the year and model when you call and we confirm before coming out.
Is this cheaper than going to the dealer?
Almost always, and you avoid the tow. The dealer route usually means transporting a car that will not start.
Can you erase a lost key from my car?
Yes. When a key goes missing we can remove it from the car's memory so whoever has it cannot start the vehicle.
How long does programming take?
Most vehicles are done in 20–45 minutes on site, including cutting the blade.
Do you cover all makes and models?
We cover the large majority of domestic and foreign vehicles. A quick call with your year and model confirms it.
Lost Your Car Key?
Our licensed locksmiths are on call across Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce and West Columbia — 24 hours a day. Don't wait, get help now.
+1 (803) 414-2260