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Your car key fob stops working at the worst possible time. You’re running late, juggling work deadlines, and suddenly you’re locked out or dealing with a dead remote. The dealership wants $400 and three days. We get it fixed today.
You don’t need the runaround or the sticker shock. You need someone who shows up fast, knows exactly what they’re doing, and gets your key fob working without the dealership markup. That’s what four generations of locksmithing expertise looks like in action.
No appointments needed. No towing required. We bring the complete solution directly to your driveway, office, or wherever you’re stranded in Newtown Square.
Our family has been solving lock and key problems since the late 1800s. Today, fourth-generation locksmith Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy run the largest locksmith operation in the Delaware Valley from our Prospect Park storefront.
We’ve earned the trust of Newtown Square families and businesses because we do exactly what we say we’ll do. No surprise fees, no damage to your vehicle, and no cutting corners with cheap parts. When you call us, you’re getting over 140 years of proven expertise.
Our mobile fleet serves the entire Delaware County area with the same commitment that built our reputation: show up fast, fix it right the first time, and charge a fair price for professional work.
First, you call us with your car’s make, model, and year. We’ll give you an upfront price quote over the phone – no surprises when we arrive. Our mobile technician heads to your location with the right equipment and replacement parts already loaded.
Next, we cut and program your new key fob on-site using the same OEM-quality parts and programming equipment that dealerships use. The difference is we bring it to you and charge half the price. Most jobs are completed within 30 minutes while you wait.
Finally, we test everything to make sure your new key fob works perfectly with your car’s locking, unlocking, and ignition systems. You get a working key fob, a fair price, and the peace of mind that comes from professional service backed by four generations of expertise.
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We handle every type of car key fob issue you’ll encounter. Dead battery? We replace it on the spot with the right battery for your specific fob model. Lost your only key? We can cut and program a complete replacement without needing the original. Need a spare key fob? Smart move – we’ll program an extra one while we’re there.
Newtown Square residents appreciate that we stock parts for all major car manufacturers right in our mobile units. Whether you drive a Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM, or luxury vehicle, we have the programming equipment and replacement fobs to get you back on the road today.
Our service includes transponder key programming, remote head key replacement, smart key programming, and traditional key fob battery replacement. We use manufacturer-approved programming procedures and OEM-quality parts, so your replacement key fob works exactly like the original – just at a fraction of the dealership cost.
Dealerships typically charge $200 to $600 for key fob replacement and programming, depending on your car’s make and model. We provide the same service for significantly less – usually 40-60% lower than dealership pricing.
The exact cost depends on your vehicle’s key fob type. Basic key fobs run $75-$150 including programming, while smart keys and proximity fobs cost $150-$300. We give you the exact price upfront over the phone, so there are no surprises when we arrive.
You’re getting the same OEM-quality parts and professional programming, just without the dealership markup and inconvenience.
Yes, we program key fobs for virtually all makes and models, including Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Hyundai, and luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus. Our mobile units carry the specialized programming equipment needed for different manufacturers.
Some newer luxury vehicles require specific dealer-only programming tools, but this affects less than 5% of the cars we service. We’ll let you know immediately if your vehicle falls into this category and can recommend the most cost-effective solution.
For the vast majority of cars on the road in Newtown Square, we can cut, program, and test your new key fob right in your driveway while you wait.
Most key fob replacements and programming take 20-30 minutes once we arrive at your location. Simple battery replacements are done in under 10 minutes, while complete key fob replacement with cutting and programming typically takes 30 minutes.
Complex smart keys or proximity fobs might take up to 45 minutes if multiple programming steps are required. We work efficiently because we understand you have places to be, but we never rush the programming process since accuracy is critical.
The time includes cutting the key (if needed), programming the fob to your car’s computer system, and testing all functions to ensure everything works properly before we leave.
Absolutely. We provide 24/7 emergency key fob service throughout Newtown Square and the surrounding Delaware County area. Car key emergencies don’t follow business hours, and neither do we.
Emergency service includes lockouts when your key fob battery dies, broken key fob replacement, and programming new fobs when you’ve lost your only key. We typically arrive within 30-45 minutes for emergency calls in the Newtown Square area.
Emergency service rates are higher than regular business hours, but we’ll give you the exact pricing when you call. Many of our emergency customers become regular clients because they appreciate our fast response and professional service when they really needed help.
We guarantee all our key fob programming and replacement work. If your new key fob doesn’t function correctly, we’ll return to fix it at no additional charge. This rarely happens because we test every function before leaving your location.
Our guarantee covers the programming, the key cutting (if applicable), and the replacement fob itself. We use OEM-quality parts and follow manufacturer programming procedures, so problems are uncommon. When they do occur, it’s usually a simple reprogramming that takes just a few minutes.
With over 140 years of locksmithing experience, we stand behind our work. If something isn’t right, we make it right – that’s how our family has built trust in the Delaware Valley for four generations.
Yes, and we highly recommend it. Getting a spare key fob programmed during the same service call saves you money and ensures you won’t be stranded again if you lose or break your primary fob.
Most cars can have multiple key fobs programmed to the same vehicle. We typically recommend having two working fobs – one primary and one backup. The additional programming for a second fob during the same visit costs much less than a separate service call later.
Having a spare key fob is especially smart for families sharing vehicles or anyone who’s experienced the inconvenience of a dead or lost key fob before. It’s a small investment that prevents major headaches down the road.
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