The cost to program a new Chevy key depends on the type of key you need. Chip keys (double cut keys) generally cost around $75, while a laser cut key can run anywhere from $135 to $275. If you need a copy of a Chevy key that you still have the key to, you can simply have a car dealer or locksmith make one.
Q. How much does it cost to get a GMC key made?
A: In short, replacing a GMC key usually cost between $90-$430. It depends on a few factors: Type of key.
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Q. How much does it cost to replace a truck key?
“The cost to replace the latest key fobs can run anywhere from $50 to as high as $400 depending on the brand,” says Consumer Reports automotive analyst Mel Yu. And that’s just for the fob. Add another $50 to $100 to get replacement fobs programmed to work with your car and to have a new mechanical backup key made.
Q. How much does it cost to have a new key made?
Locksmith Charges
| Hourly rate | $50 – $100 |
|---|---|
| Home key unlocking | $100 – $200 |
| Car key unlocking | $50 – $100 |
| Rekey car | $50 – $300 |
| Make new keys | $10 – $150 |
Q. How much does it cost to buy a spare car key?
Table: Total Cost to Make a Car Keys By key Type
| Duplicate Key Cost | Total Cost of Duplicate Key Cut & Programmed | |
|---|---|---|
| Old, Standard, Mechanical Car Key | $ 7 | $ 12 |
| VATS Car Key | $ 20 | $ 35 |
| Transponder Car Key / Chip Key | $ 10 | $180 |
| Laser Cut Car Key (High Security) | $ 50 | $250 |
Q. Where’s the cheapest place to make a key?
Grocery Stores
- Rite Aid. Rite-Aid is a popular drug store and grocery store that can help you get a copy of your key made.
- Walmart. Walmart pretty much as everything you need under one roof.
- Fred Meyer.
- Winco.
- Kroger.
- KMart.
- Meijer’s.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Q. Can you make copies of key fobs?
Warning: The key fobs for most newer vehicles are encoded with proprietary information, and therefore cannot be copied by anyone but the original dealer. If you need a new key fob for your car, you’ll have no choice but to purchase a replacement from the place where you bought it.
Q. How are key fobs hacked?
The results of the study revealed cars made by Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Tesla have a significant encryption flaw hackers can exploit with a simple RFID transmitter. When configured properly, it can copy the signal produced by the key fobs, which hackers could then use to unlock a victim’s car.
