Spare car keys
Cut a spare while a working key is still available.
CAR KEY CUTTING
Car Key Cutting Services
Precision cutting for supported vehicle keys, replacement blades, spare keys and emergency smart-key blades.
Precision cutting for supported vehicle keys, replacement blades, spare keys and emergency smart-key blades. Locksmith.lk first confirms the exact key, lock or vehicle system involved so the correct service is chosen rather than replacing parts unnecessarily.
Replacement blades
Cut supported blades for remotes and key shells.
Smart-key emergency blades
Prepare supported mechanical emergency blades.
Cut and program
Combine blade cutting with electronic programming where required.
Worn-key assessment
Check worn originals before copying their wear.
Vehicle key identification
Confirm the likely blank from vehicle and key details.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple, Clear Service Process
Send the details
Tell us the key, lock or vehicle situation and include photos where useful.
Confirm support
We check compatibility, required parts and whether shop or mobile service is suitable.
Approve the work
We explain the proposed service and expected price before proceeding.
Complete and test
The completed work is checked for the supported functions before handover.
IN-DEPTH GUIDE
Car Key Cutting: Blade First, Electronics Second
A car key blade must match the mechanical lock profile accurately, but modern car keys can also contain electronics. Cutting creates the physical blade; it does not automatically program a transponder, remote or smart key. A key can turn a door and still fail to start an immobilizer-equipped vehicle.
For a spare key, bring the working key and vehicle details when possible. For a replacement blade or damaged key, send clear photos first. Some vehicles use edge-cut keys, others use internal or laser-style profiles, and smart keys may contain a small emergency blade that still needs precision cutting.
If the original blade is badly worn, copying its wear exactly may produce a poor duplicate. We inspect the reference key and supported profile before cutting and explain when programming is also required.
Before you contact us
For vehicle work, send the make, model, year, start type and photos of any existing key. For door and lock work, send clear photos of the lock, door edge and key where possible. This helps us confirm the correct service, likely parts and whether shop or mobile service is suitable.
SERVICE DETAILS
What to Know Before You Book
Automotive key cutting is the mechanical part of producing a replacement or spare key. Traditional edge-cut blades, internal-cut profiles and emergency blades used in smart keys require different blanks and cutting methods.
A perfectly cut blade does not automatically start a modern vehicle. If the key contains a transponder or smart-key electronics, programming may also be required.
Bring the best working key when possible. For worn, broken or all-keys-lost situations, send the vehicle details first so we can confirm the suitable cutting and programming route.
Useful next steps
Not sure which service applies? Browse the vehicle brands we support, check your service area, or look at real completed jobs. These pages help connect the exact vehicle, service and location instead of treating every locksmith enquiry the same.
COMPLETE SERVICE GUIDE
More About Car Key Cutting Services
How we identify the right service
A vehicle key problem is not always a programming problem, and a lock problem is not always solved by replacing the lock. For Car Key Cutting Services, we start with the vehicle make, model, year, start type and the exact symptom. We also ask whether a working key remains, whether the mechanical blade still operates the door or ignition, and which electronic functions still work. These details help separate cutting, transponder, remote, smart-key, lock and vehicle-side issues before parts or labour are committed.
Working key versus all keys lost
The service path can change significantly depending on whether at least one working key is still available. A spare-key job normally begins by identifying the existing key and matching a compatible replacement. When all keys are lost, the vehicle may require a different security procedure, authorized access, additional key generation steps or a different programming route. We therefore quote and plan all-keys-lost work separately instead of treating it as ordinary duplication.
Cutting, programming and remote functions are different
Modern car keys can combine several systems in one case. The blade provides mechanical access, the transponder communicates with the immobilizer, and remote or smart-key electronics control locking, unlocking or proximity functions. One part can work while another fails. A newly cut blade may open the door but not start the engine; a transponder may start the car while remote buttons remain faulty. Our service process checks the functions relevant to the key instead of assuming one procedure fixes everything.
Compatibility before parts are ordered
Keys and remotes that look identical can contain different chips, frequencies, boards or smart-key specifications. Vehicle market and production year can also matter. For that reason, send clear photos of the existing key and any available identifiers together with the vehicle details before purchasing a replacement. We confirm the likely compatible option first and explain when final confirmation requires inspection of the vehicle or key.
What affects the final price
Pricing for Car Key Cutting Services depends on the vehicle, key or lock system, whether a working key remains, the replacement part required, cutting requirements, programming method and whether the job is completed at the shop or at the vehicle. An all-keys-lost job is not priced the same as adding a spare. Contact us with the full details and we will explain the expected work before proceeding.
Security and handover
Car-key and vehicle-access work is security-sensitive. We may request reasonable evidence that the person requesting the work owns or is authorized to use the vehicle. After the supported work is completed, the relevant mechanical and electronic functions are tested before handover. If another vehicle-side fault remains, we explain what was confirmed during the locksmith work rather than presenting an unrelated fault as a key problem.
SHOP + MOBILE
Shop Service + Mobile Assistance
Contact us first and we will confirm the suitable option, availability and expected price.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Car Key Cutting Services FAQs
How do I know if this service is suitable?+
Send clear details and photos first. For vehicle work include make, model and year; for locks include the lock or door type.
Do I need to visit the shop?+
It depends on the job. Some services are best completed at the shop while lockouts and selected vehicle jobs can be mobile.
How much does it cost?+
Pricing depends on the key or lock type, vehicle system, parts required and job complexity. Contact us for a service-specific quote.
What should I send on WhatsApp?+
Send your location, a short description of the problem and clear photos. For car-key work also send the vehicle make, model and year.
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