Brevard County car keys

Lost your car key? Start here.

Most modern car keys are part key, part computer. That is why they cost more than they used to, and why the right answer depends on your car. This guide walks you through it, and Key-En-Lock can do the work at your driveway or parking lot.

Request a key Call (321) 224-5625

Pick what is going on

I lost my only key

Yes, a new key can be made with no original. Here is how it works and what to have ready.

I need a spare fob

Remotes, flip keys and push-to-start fobs: which ones can be added and which need every key present.

What key does my car take?

Type your VIN and see the vehicle and the kind of key it most likely uses.

I am locked out

What to do in the next five minutes, and what not to try with a coat hanger.

The key will not turn

Stuck keys, worn ignitions and steering locks, and when it is the key, not the car.

Dealer or locksmith?

An honest comparison of cost, wait time and what each one can do.

Why car keys got complicated

Since the late 1990s most cars come with an immobilizer. A small chip in the key, called a transponder, answers the car with a code. If the code is wrong, the engine cranks but will not stay running. So a new key has two parts: the blade has to be cut to match your locks, and the chip has to be programmed so the car accepts it.

Newer cars go further. A smart key never leaves your pocket: the car finds it by radio when you touch the handle or press the start button. Those keys are programmed with a computer plugged into the car, and some makes need a security code from the manufacturer first.

None of that means a trip to the dealer. A mobile automotive locksmith carries key blanks, a cutting machine and programming equipment in the van, and can do most cars where they are parked.

What to have ready when you call

The year, make and model, or the 17-character VIN from the dashboard or door jamb.
Your driver's license and the registration or title. A legitimate locksmith will ask for proof that the car is yours before making a key.
Where the car is. A key can be made in a driveway, a parking lot or a work site.
Any keys or fobs you still have, even broken ones. Some cars need every working key present when a new one is added.

The work on this site is done by Key-En-Lock's automotive locksmiths, a licensed and insured Melbourne company serving all of Brevard County.

Questions people ask

Can a locksmith make a car key without the original?

Yes. The key can be cut from the vehicle's lock or key code and the chip programmed to the car. You will need to show the car is yours.

Do you come to me?

Yes. Key-En-Lock is mobile and works anywhere in Brevard County, from Titusville to Palm Bay and the beaches.

Need a car key or a lockout?

Key-En-Lock comes to you anywhere in Brevard County with the key machine and programmer in the van.

Request help Call (321) 224-5625