Remote Keyless Entry & Fob Programming
Remote keyless entry covers everything from a three-button fob on a keyring to a proximity key that stays in your pocket while the car detects it. Both are programmed to the vehicle, not just bought.
Pairing a remote is a different procedure from programming a transponder, and plenty of vehicles need both done in the right order. We supply the hardware, pair it and then test lock, unlock, boot and panic before packing up.
Proximity and push-to-start systems cost more because the hardware is dearer and the programming is longer. A handful of very recent European models are locked to the dealer network, and we say so on the phone rather than after arriving.
What the job involves
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Fobs, flip keys and proximity keys
Supplied from van stock for common makes.
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Every function tested
Lock, unlock, boot, panic and start, in front of you.
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Honest about the exceptions
If a model can only be done at a dealer, you hear it before we drive out.
Remote Keyless Entry: what it costs
Typical Austin-metro ranges. Your exact number is quoted on the phone.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Proximity / push-to-start fobProgrammed to the vehicle on site | $180 – $400 |
| Remote flip keyCut, coded and remote paired | $150 – $300 |
| Transponder key cut & programmedMost makes from the mid-nineties on | $120 – $250 |
| Duplicate from a working keyChipped or chipless | $70 – $180 |
| Service call / dispatchCharged once per visit, never per lock | $29 – $49 |
| Nights, Sundays & holidaysQuoted on the phone before a van is sent | +$25 – $65 |
These are the ranges most jobs in the Austin metro land between. The exact number is quoted on the phone before a technician is dispatched, and it is the number on the invoice. Parts are itemised separately and priced from a rate card, not invented at the door.
Common questions
My fob stopped working. Is it broken?
Usually it is the coin cell. Try that first, and we will change it for you if you would rather. If a new battery does not fix it, the fob may need re-pairing or replacing.
Can you do push-to-start smart keys?
Yes, for most makes. A few recent European models are dealer-only and we will tell you which side of that line yours falls.
Will a used fob from eBay work?
Sometimes. Many can be reprogrammed, some are locked to their original vehicle for good. Bring it and we will test it before you commit.
Part of our Car Key Replacement & Programming work. Covering Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Lakeway, Kyle, Buda, Hutto, Manor and Dripping Springs.
What Austin says
about us
Reviews left by customers across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Pflugerville.
Locked myself out at eleven at night with a toddler asleep upstairs. Quoted me on the phone, arrived in half an hour, had the door open in under five minutes without a scratch on it. Charged exactly what was quoted.
Marisol Trevino
Homeowner, Mueller
We turn over about forty units a year and they handle every rekey. Invoiced to the office, keying schedule emailed the same day, never had to chase them.
Dwayne Whitfield
Property manager, North Austin
Dealer wanted a tow plus two days for a lost Kia key. These guys did it in my driveway in about an hour for a lot less. Two keys, both tested before he left.
Priya Raghunathan
Driver, Cedar Park
Panic bar failed on a Friday during service. They came out after close, fixed it properly and talked me through what the inspector would be looking for.
Ben Ostrowski
Restaurant owner, East Sixth
Locked out? We answer the phone at 3 a.m.
One call gets a licensed, insured technician rolling to you anywhere in the Austin metro.
