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Car Key Replacement in Charlotte, NC

New car keys cut and programmed on-site — we come to your location anywhere in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

✓ Licensed NC & SC ✓ Fast Response ✓ Fully Insured

Lost your car key? Broken fob? Public Locksmith cuts and programs replacement car keys on-site — coming to your home, office, or wherever you are in Charlotte, Ballantyne, or surrounding areas. No tow truck, no dealer wait, no inflated dealer pricing.

Car Key Services We Provide

Transponder key cutting and programming
Key fob replacement and programming
Remote head key (all-in-one) replacement
Smart key and proximity key replacement
Duplicate keys cut from original
Car lockout — keys locked inside
Broken key extraction

Most Makes and Models Supported

We carry equipment to cut and program keys for most domestic and import vehicles including Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and more. Call with your year, make, and model to confirm availability before we dispatch.

Locked out and key is inside the car? → See our emergency lockout page

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you replace a car key without the original?

In most cases yes. We can cut a new key from the vehicle's VIN or door code and program the transponder. Some vehicles may require the original for programming — call us with your year, make, and model for a fast answer.

How much does car key replacement cost?

Car key replacement costs vary by vehicle year, make, and key type. Basic keys start around $75–$125. Transponder keys typically run $150–$250. Smart keys and proximity keys are higher. We quote before starting.

Can you program a key fob?

Yes. We program key fobs, remote head keys, smart keys, and proximity keys for most makes and models.

Do you come to my location?

Yes. We are a mobile service — we come to your home, office, parking lot, or roadside location anywhere in Charlotte and the surrounding area.

Have a question not answered here?

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Customer Reviews

What Charlotte Businesses Say

★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 — Based on 80+ Google Reviews

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"Public Locksmith installed a complete master key system for our office building. Fast, professional, and the key control documentation they provided was exactly what we needed. Highly recommend for any commercial property."

David R. 📍 Ballantyne Corporate Park

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"Called at 7am after locking myself out of my car at work. They arrived in under 30 minutes and had me back in within 5 minutes. Fair price, no drama. Will use again."

Jennifer M. 📍 South Charlotte

★★★★★

"We manage several commercial properties in the Charlotte area and Public Locksmith handles all our rekeying after tenant turnover. Reliable, quick scheduling, and great pricing for volume work."

Marcus T. 📍 Property Manager, 28277

★★★★★

"Had them install a new access control system at our medical office. The work was clean, they explained everything clearly, and the system works perfectly. Very professional team."

Sarah K. 📍 Pineville, NC

★★★★★

"Great experience rekeying our entire Fort Mill office after a staff change. They came out same week, rekeyed 14 locks, and we were done in two hours. Licensed in SC which mattered to us."

Chris B. 📍 Fort Mill, SC

★★★★★

"Professional, on time, and honest pricing. They diagnosed a broken lock mechanism I thought needed a full replacement — turned out to be a simple repair. Saved me a lot of money."

Linda H. 📍 Matthews, NC

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Call 704-905-6600 or submit a quote request. We serve Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Indian Land, and all surrounding areas.

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