📞 Call Now: 408-455-5989 – Affordable Spare Key Services by Beaver Locksmith
Losing your only car key is not just inconvenient—it’s expensive. At Beaver Locksmith, we always remind customers: making a spare car key is significantly cheaper than replacing a lost set from scratch. Still, many drivers don’t take action until it’s too late.
In this article, we’ll explain the real cost differences, what makes “all keys lost” jobs more complex, and why having a backup key is the smart move.
The High Cost of Replacing All Lost Keys
When you’ve lost every key to your car, especially modern vehicles with transponder chips, push-start fobs, or smart keys, it becomes a much more difficult (and expensive) job for any locksmith.
An “all keys lost” situation often involves:
- Removing and decoding locks or ignition
- Gaining entry without a working key or remote
- Reprogramming the immobilizer or ECU
- Cutting and programming a brand-new key from scratch
- Possible towing, module syncing, or dealer verification
Total cost: $250–$600+, depending on the vehicle.
Why a Spare Key Costs Less—A Lot Less
When you already have a working key, making a duplicate is simple:
- No lock disassembly required
- No immobilizer reset or ECU sync
- Fast transponder cloning or key fob programming
- Done on-site within 30 minutes in most cases
Typical cost: $80–$180 for most vehicles, including chip and remote fobs.
That’s less than half the cost of a full replacement in most cases—and even less for basic metal keys.
Don’t Wait Until It’s an Emergency
It always happens at the worst time—you’re late for work, on vacation, or parked far from home when you realize your only key is gone. Emergency locksmith calls cost more, and dealerships may take days to help.
By acting early, you:
- Save money on parts and labor
- Avoid towing your car
- Reduce the risk of getting stranded
- Protect your vehicle from potential break-ins while it’s disabled
- Save time and hassle
We Make Spare Keys for All Makes & Models
At Beaver Locksmith, we make it easy to get a spare. We work with:
- Domestic and foreign vehicles (Ford, Toyota, Honda, etc.)
- Luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus
- Key fobs, remote start systems, and push-button ignitions
- Laser-cut, high-security, and transponder keys
- Older vehicles with standard metal keys
We also provide:
- Car lockout service
- Ignition repair and key extraction
- Residential and commercial locksmith solutions
- Smart lock installations (Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Yale)
- Rekeying, lock repair, and safe unlocking
Local, Mobile & Affordable Locksmith in San Jose
We serve drivers in San Jose, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Mountain View, Milpitas, and all surrounding areas. Our mobile team comes to you—home, work, or roadside—to create new keys fast and on-site.
📞 Protect yourself from a costly emergency. Call Beaver Locksmith at 408-455-5989 today to make a spare car key.
We’ll save you time, money, and stress—with expert service you can trust.