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You’re standing in a parking lot with a dead key fob or you just realized you lost the only one you had. The dealership wants $400 and a three-day wait. That’s not happening.
We come to wherever your car is in Lower Chichester. We bring the equipment, the replacement key fob, and the know-how to program it right there while you wait. Most jobs take 20 to 30 minutes. You’re not arranging a tow, not Ubering to a dealership, not rearranging your entire week.
You save 50 to 60 percent compared to what dealers charge, and you’re back on the road the same day. That’s the difference between a problem that derails everything and one that just gets handled.
We’ve been doing this since the late 1800s. Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy run the largest locksmith operation in the Delaware Valley from our Prospect Park storefront, just minutes from Lower Chichester.
When you call, you’re not getting a call center or some guy with a van who learned key fob programming last month. You’re getting a family that’s been solving lock and key problems in Delaware County for over 140 years. We’ve programmed key fobs for every make and model you can think of, and we do it with OEM-quality parts and professional diagnostic equipment – the same tools dealers use, without the dealer overhead.
First, you tell us your vehicle’s make, model, and year. We confirm we have the right key fob in stock – which we almost always do because we’re the largest locksmith operation in the area.
Then we send a mobile technician to wherever your car is in Lower Chichester. Could be your driveway, your workplace parking lot, the grocery store – doesn’t matter. They show up with everything needed to cut and program your replacement key fob on the spot.
The actual programming takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on your vehicle. We use advanced diagnostic tools to sync the new key fob with your car’s computer system. We test it to make sure the lock, unlock, trunk release, and any other functions work exactly like they should. Then you’re done. You drive away, we move on to the next call.
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You get a replacement key fob that works with your specific vehicle – Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Jeep, Dodge, Hyundai, whatever you drive. We handle basic key fobs, transponder keys with chip technology, and smart keys for push-to-start systems.
The service includes cutting if there’s a physical key blade, programming the fob to communicate with your car’s security system, and testing every function before we leave. We use OEM-quality parts, not cheap aftermarket junk that’ll quit working in six months.
Lower Chichester residents deal with the same vehicle issues as everyone else in Delaware County – key fobs wear out, batteries die at inconvenient times, and keys get lost. The difference is whether you handle it locally with a mobile locksmith who charges fair prices, or whether you waste half a day and hundreds of extra dollars at a dealership. Most people around here don’t have that kind of time or budget to throw around.
It depends on your vehicle and the type of key fob, but you’re typically looking at $100 to $250 total for the fob and programming. That’s 50 to 60 percent less than what dealerships charge for the same service.
Dealerships will quote you $300 to $600 because they’re marking up parts and charging dealership labor rates. We’re a local locksmith operation – we have lower overhead and we price accordingly. Basic key fobs that just lock and unlock run on the lower end. Transponder keys with chips cost a bit more. Smart keys for push-to-start systems are at the higher end, but still way below dealer pricing.
When you call, we’ll give you an exact quote based on your vehicle’s make, model, and year. No surprises, no hidden fees when we show up.
Yes. Even if you don’t have a single working key, we can create and program a new key fob for your vehicle. It’s more involved than copying an existing one, but it’s absolutely doable.
We use your vehicle identification number (VIN) and proof of ownership to generate the key code and program a new fob from scratch. The process takes a little longer – usually 45 minutes to an hour instead of the typical 20 to 30 minutes – but you’re not stuck paying for a tow or getting your car hauled to a dealership.
Bring your vehicle registration or title when we come out. That’s all we need to verify ownership and get you a working key fob the same day.
Most key fob programming jobs take 20 to 30 minutes once our technician arrives at your location in Lower Chichester. That includes cutting the key blade if needed, programming the fob to sync with your car’s computer, and testing all the functions.
Some vehicles take a little longer depending on the security system. Smart keys and push-to-start systems can take up to 45 minutes. If you’ve lost all your keys and we’re programming from scratch, plan on about an hour.
Either way, you’re not waiting days for a dealership appointment or spending half your day sitting in a service department waiting room. We come to you, we handle it on-site, and you’re back to your day.
It depends on the quality of the aftermarket fob, and that’s exactly why we use OEM-quality parts. Cheap aftermarket fobs you find online for $20 might work initially, but they often fail within months because the components aren’t built to the same standards.
We source key fobs that meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications. They look like the original, they function like the original, and they last like the original. You’re not getting a flimsy plastic shell with weak buttons that’ll stop working the first time it gets wet.
The other issue with buying fobs online is programming. Most people can’t program them without professional diagnostic equipment. You end up paying a locksmith or dealer to program it anyway, so you haven’t actually saved money – you’ve just added extra steps and uncertainty to the process.
We come to you. That’s the whole point of mobile locksmith service. Whether you’re at home in Lower Chichester, at work, or stranded in a parking lot somewhere, we bring everything needed to replace and program your key fob on-site.
You don’t need to arrange a tow, you don’t need to borrow someone’s car to get to our shop, and you don’t waste time sitting in a dealership service department. Our mobile technicians carry a fully stocked vehicle with key fobs for most makes and models, plus all the diagnostic and programming equipment required to do the job right there.
If you’d rather stop by our Prospect Park storefront, that works too. We’re at 1101 Lincoln Ave, just a few minutes from Lower Chichester. But most people prefer the convenience of having us come to them.
If it’s just a dead battery, that’s a quick and inexpensive fix – usually under $20 for the battery and installation. The problem is that sometimes a dead battery causes the key fob to lose its programming, especially if the battery’s been dead for a while.
When that happens, replacing the battery won’t bring the fob back to life. It’ll need to be reprogrammed to sync with your car’s computer system again. We can diagnose that on-site and handle whatever’s needed – whether it’s just a battery swap or a full reprogramming.
Bring the fob in or have us come out to take a look. We’ll tell you exactly what’s wrong and what it’ll cost to fix before we do any work. Most key fob battery replacements take just a few minutes, and if reprogramming is needed, we can do that right away too.
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