Use the published service ranges below as a starting point for your enquiry. Your vehicle, key type, and working-key situation determine which service should be quoted. Ask for the exact scope and total before making arrangements, especially when comparing a spare key with an all-keys-lost replacement.
Year & model · Working keys · Vehicle location
The figures below are the existing prices published by GTA Car Keys. They have been retained without changing the amounts. Read the service description alongside each figure: a programming-only price is not the same product as a complete replacement key, and an all-keys-lost enquiry differs from adding another working key. If you are unsure which row applies, describe your vehicle and situation rather than choosing the lowest number.
| Service | Published price range — confirm current quote |
|---|---|
| Basic transponder key (cut + program) | $140 – $220 |
| Remote-head key (key + remote built into one) | $190 – $280 |
| Laser-cut / sidewinder high-security key | $220 – $340 |
| Push-to-start smart / proximity key | $260 – $480 |
| All-keys-lost (no working key remaining) | starts at $280, varies by make |
| Key fob programming only (you supply fob) | $80 – $140 |
| Mobile car lockout / unlock | $80 – $130 |
| Broken key extraction | $90 – $150 |
| Ignition cylinder replacement | $220 – $420 |
Treat a range as a guide to the conversation, not a vehicle-specific quotation. Ask which key or fob is being supplied, which work is included, and whether the amount being discussed is the final payable total. If a quote depends on checking the vehicle or a supplied fob, ask what needs to be confirmed. This gives you a useful basis for comparing options without assuming that every vehicle fits a standard example.
Keep a note of the description and amount you are given. If you change the request from one key to two, add a remote function, or discover that no working key remains, ask for the quotation to be reviewed. A clear quote should correspond to the job you actually want, not an earlier version of the enquiry.
Provide the year, make, and model, together with whether you turn a key or press a start button. Two vehicles with a similar name may use different key arrangements. Avoid choosing a price solely because a picture online resembles your fob. The vehicle details help establish what needs to be checked before a particular replacement or programming option can be discussed.
Say whether you have a key that starts the vehicle. Having a remote that opens a door is not the same description as having a fully working key. If none of the keys is available, say that all keys are lost. If you simply want an extra key for another driver, make that clear from the beginning.
Explain whether you need a complete key, only programming for a fob you already own, or help identifying a fault. If you bought a fob separately, do not assume it is suitable because the seller listed your vehicle. Ask about compatibility before committing to additional work. Include any required remote functions in the discussion.
Name the city and describe where the vehicle is parked. Ask about availability for that location as part of the same conversation. If the vehicle cannot be moved, explain why. The person preparing a quote should know the actual circumstances rather than assuming that a running vehicle is available at a convenient location.
A quote for a supplied and prepared replacement key should be compared with another quote for the same outcome. A separate blank, a cut blade, a remote shell, and a functioning key are different items. When a low price attracts your attention, check exactly what it buys. Ask whether cutting, any necessary programming, and the functions you expect are part of the quoted work.
The same approach applies when comparing providers. Ask each one to describe the key being supplied, the work proposed, the location requirements, and the total. Do not assume that one provider's price includes another provider's scope. A useful comparison also considers whether the proposed timing works for you and whether further assessment could change the amount.
If you already own a replacement fob, compare the total of that purchase and any proposed work with the cost of an alternative arrangement. A part that cannot be used may not represent a saving, even if its purchase price was low. Ask about suitability and any limitations before spending more. Keep the original purchase information available when discussing a customer-supplied item.
Begin with the vehicle and the outcome you want: a replacement for a missing key, an additional spare, or programming advice for an existing fob. Mention any working key and where the vehicle is parked. This gives the price conversation a clear starting point and avoids discussing a different service by mistake.
Ask what the amount covers, what must be assessed, and whether the quote includes the functions you need. If you are comparing written estimates, keep their descriptions beside the figures. Ask about tax and the final payable amount rather than making assumptions from a headline price or a short advertisement.
Confirm the scope, price, and practical arrangements directly. If anything changes, discuss the revised situation before additional work is agreed. Keep the conversation tied to your own vehicle. A published range or another driver's experience can help you prepare questions, but it cannot confirm the details of your particular job.
If a key still starts your vehicle and you want another one, describe the request as a spare-key enquiry. Explain which functions you want the additional key to provide. For example, you may want another driver to have a complete independent key rather than only a way to open a door. Ask how the proposed option matches that purpose before judging whether the quoted price is suitable.
If every key is missing, tell us at the start. The question is then about restoring access and use of the vehicle without an available working key. Do not select a duplication price merely because the end result is another key. The starting condition matters when identifying the service. If the missing key later turns up, update the enquiry so any proposed work can be reconsidered.
A damaged key creates a third type of conversation. Explain what is damaged and what still works instead of assuming that complete replacement is the only answer. A worn button, a broken case, a damaged blade, and a key that will not start the car are different observations. A price should follow the identified work; the first message does not need to contain a diagnosis.
Think about how the key will be used after the work is complete. If two people drive the car, ask whether the proposed spare gives each person the functions they need. If you are replacing a missing fob, mention any functions you regularly use. A clear description of the desired result helps avoid comparing an inexpensive limited option with a more complete one as though they were identical.
Before buying a key or fob from a separate seller, check the return conditions and ask what compatibility information is needed. Packaging, part references, and a seller's description can be useful information, but they should not be treated as proof that an item can be used with your specific vehicle. Avoid paying for a second part simply because the first one has a similar shape to the original.
Keep the quote, parts description, and any agreed limitations together. If work is arranged, ask how the key's intended functions will be checked and what to do if you notice a problem afterwards. This is a practical way to compare value without relying on broad claims about which provider is always cheaper. The right comparison is the agreed result, for your vehicle, at the stated total.
Not necessarily. Each row describes a particular service. Programming-only, unlocking, and supplying a complete key are different requests. Read the description and ask which service applies to your vehicle before treating a listed amount as a quotation for the outcome you need.
The page groups different vehicles and key arrangements under service categories. Your enquiry needs to identify the particular vehicle and job. Ask for the applicable price and any conditions after explaining the year, make, model, starting method, and whether a working key is available.
Ask for the quantity to be included explicitly. Explain whether you want two new keys or one additional key beside an existing working one. Check that the quote describes the number of keys and the expected functions rather than assuming that a single-key figure can simply be multiplied.
No. Suitability and the work required need to be checked. Consider the purchase price, any return limitations, and the proposed programming work together. Ask about your specific item before arranging service, and avoid assuming that every used or aftermarket fob can be prepared for every vehicle.
Call with the vehicle details, location, and working-key situation ready. Explain your deadline and ask what can be confirmed. The form is available for written enquiries, but sending it does not reserve a time or confirm that a quotation has been received and reviewed.
Choose the guide that matches your question, or contact us with the vehicle details.
Have your year, make, model, working-key situation, and vehicle location ready. Ask about the suitable service, availability, and the full scope of your quote.