Start with your situation
Car key replacement: costs, options and what to do next
Lost a car key, need a spare or comparing locksmith quotes? Start with your situation. The process and price depend on your vehicle and whether you still have a working key.
What’s your situation?
I’ve lost every key →
Understand access, identification, programming and the next steps.
I still have a working key →
Compare a spare key with an all-keys-lost replacement.
I need to understand the price →
See which services and fees can change the total.
I’ve received a quote →
Check what is included before accepting.
Before booking a locksmith
- Confirm the make, model and year, whether a working key remains, and the functions the replacement needs.
- Ask whether cutting, programming, testing, travel and GST are included. Confirm any extra charges before dispatch.
- Keep ownership documents private while making enquiries. Ask how the chosen provider will verify ownership.
Choose the service and provider
Lost all your car keys? What to do next
Work through your options when you have no working key.
Spare car key or all keys lost: what's different?
Compare the work involved in a spare and an all-keys-lost job.
Auto locksmith or dealership for a replacement car key?
Questions to help you choose between a locksmith and a dealer.
What to tell an automotive locksmith before they attend
Prepare the vehicle and job details a locksmith needs.
Understand the quote
Car key replacement costs in Melbourne
Understand what changes the cost of a replacement key.
What a car-key quote should include
Check the part, programming, attendance and terms in a quote.
Car-key programming charges explained
Understand what programming and testing charges cover.
Car-key call-out fees: what to ask before a locksmith travels
Check travel and attendance charges before booking.