Remotes & Smart Keys Programmed
A cracked shell, a remote that stopped locking the doors, or a push-to-start fob that went missing — we supply and program replacement fobs and remotes for most makes across Columbia and the Midlands, right where your car is parked.
Key cutting and programming tools travel in the van, so the work happens at your car.
Domestic, Asian and European vehicles, from older cut keys to push-to-start smart keys.
You hear the price on the phone and again before any work begins. No surprise add-ons.
Background-checked technicians, licensed in South Carolina and fully insured.
Key Fob & Remote Replacement
Before selling you anything, we check what is actually wrong. A remote that works only from a few feet away often needs nothing more than a battery. A fob whose buttons still click but whose case has split can often be moved into a new shell, keeping the original electronics that are already paired to your car. That is a quick, inexpensive fix.
When the fob is lost or the electronics have failed, we supply a replacement matched to your vehicle and program it on site. For push-to-start vehicles, we program the proximity key so the car recognises it in the cabin and lets you start without a blade key.
If one fob is missing, it is worth deleting it from the car’s memory while we are programming the new one. That way the lost remote can no longer unlock your doors if someone finds it.
How It Works
Most fob jobs are finished in a single visit.
Lost fob, broken case, buttons not responding or the car says “key not detected”. That tells us what to bring.
We match the remote to your vehicle’s part number and frequency so it actually talks to the car.
We pair the fob to the car, test every button and confirm push-to-start before we go.
What We Cover
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Have a Question?
Not always. Often it is the battery or a worn case. We test it first and only replace it if the electronics have actually failed.
Sometimes. Many online fobs are the wrong frequency or already locked to another car. Send us the part number and we will tell you honestly whether it can be programmed.
Yes, for most makes and models. We program the new smart key to your vehicle on site.
Yes. When we program a new one, we can erase lost remotes from the car so they no longer work.
It depends on the vehicle and the type of fob. We quote the exact price, parts and programming included, before we start.
Usually 15–45 minutes at the vehicle, depending on the make.
Related Services
Every key lost? We cut and program a brand-new key at your car.
Transponder keys and key fobs programmed for most makes, at your location.
Non-destructive car lockout help on site, day or night, across the Midlands.
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.
We replace and program remotes and smart keys on site across Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce and the whole Midlands.
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