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Key Fob Replacement Vancouver

Vancouver · BC
Dead fob?New one programmed.Same visit.

Lost, broken, or unresponsive car key fob? We come to you anywhere in Vancouver — Downtown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, or Kerrisdale — and supply, cut & program a replacement fob on the spot. No dealership order, no tow, no week-long wait.

► 01 / The service

Fob supplied, programmed, tested.

A car key fob that won't lock, unlock, or start your vehicle doesn't have to mean a dealership order and a week without your keys. Our mobile technicians carry fob stock, key-cutting gear, and the diagnostic programming tools for most makes right in the truck — we replace and program on-site, in your driveway, parking lot, or at the curb.

When you call us for key fob replacement in Vancouver, you get a licensed locksmith who supplies and programs the fob at your location — not a parts referral, not a "we'll order it and call you back" delay. We handle lost fobs, cracked or water-damaged fobs, and fobs that have simply stopped talking to the car. Already bought a fob online and can't get it to work? We can program that too, on most supported vehicles. Whether it's a plain remote, a remote head key, a flip key, or a push-to-start proximity fob, we diagnose it and get you driving in a single visit.

What's included

  • Supply & program brand-new remote fobs for most makes and models
  • Reprogram an existing fob you already own — including aftermarket and online-purchased fobs where the vehicle supports it
  • Cut & program remote head keys and flip / switchblade keys (blade + fob in one unit)
  • Smart key & proximity (push-to-start) fob supply and programming for supported vehicles
  • Battery diagnosis — we tell you if your fob only needs a fresh cell before you pay for a full replacement
  • All-keys-lost fob enrolment that erases old lost fobs so they can no longer unlock or start your car
  • On-site testing of every button — lock, unlock, trunk, panic, and remote start — before we leave

Battery, or a whole new fob?

Before you spend on a replacement, it's worth ruling out the cheapest fix. A fob with a fading coin-cell battery gives itself away: shorter range, needing two or three presses, or a low-battery warning on the dash. That's a two-minute swap. But if the fob is cracked, has taken water, the buttons are unresponsive at point-blank range with a fresh battery, or the car doesn't recognise it at all, the fob's electronics or its programming are the problem — and that's a replacement or re-enrolment. We check the battery first and never upsell you into a new fob you don't need.

Typical price ranges

Fob typeTypical range
Fob battery replacement (if that's all it is)$10–$25
Reprogram an existing / online-bought fob$60–$120
Remote-only fob (supply + program)$90–$190
Remote head key (fob + cut key combined)$140–$260
Flip / switchblade key fob$120–$240
Smart key / proximity (push-to-start) fob$180–$400
All-keys-lost fob programming$220–$460

Ranges reflect the fob part, labour, and programming. Luxury and European marques with proprietary systems typically sit at the higher end. We confirm your year, make, and model on the phone and give you a firm range before we roll — no surprises when we arrive.

How it works

01

Call or book online

Tell us your year, make, model, and what the fob is doing — dead, broken, lost, or one you bought online. We confirm the part and give you a firm price range on the call.

02

We come to your location

A mobile tech heads to wherever the car is — a Yaletown parkade, a Kitsilano side street, an Oakridge lot, or Downtown. Vancouver is our whole coverage area.

03

Program & verify

We cut the blade if there is one, enrol the fob to your car's immobiliser, and test every button — lock, unlock, trunk, remote start, and push-to-start — before we call it done.

Fob programming anywhere in Vancouver

Vancouver's busiest lots and parkades swallow fobs whole — the underground stalls in Coal Harbour and the West End, the beach lots at Kitsilano and Jericho, and the surface parking around Oakridge and Marpole. A fob that quits or goes missing at any of those spots leaves you stranded if you call a company that can't reach you fast. We're local, so we know the parkades and the routes, and we can get to you Downtown or out in Dunbar without a tow.

We also cover the residential streets and the strata parkades: the condo towers of Yaletown and the West End, the single-family homes in Point Grey and Kerrisdale, the character houses along Commercial Drive, and the apartment blocks in Mount Pleasant and Fairview. Wherever your car is parked across Vancouver, a working fob is one call away.

FAQ

How much does it cost to replace a car key fob?
It depends on the fob type. A plain remote runs roughly $90–$190, a remote head key $140–$260, and a push-to-start proximity fob $180–$400. If it turns out your fob only needs a battery, it's $10–$25. We confirm a firm range on the phone once we have your year, make, and model.
Can you program a key fob I already bought online?
Often, yes. If it's the correct part for your vehicle and the make supports on-tool enrolment, we can program a fob you sourced yourself. Bring us the year/make/model when you call so we can confirm compatibility before we head out — some marques lock programming to dealer-only tools, and we'll tell you upfront if yours is one of them.
My key fob stopped working — is it the battery or the fob?
Usually the battery first. Shorter range, needing several presses, or a dash low-battery warning points to a dying coin cell — a quick swap. If a fresh battery doesn't fix it, or the buttons are dead at point-blank range, the fob's electronics or its programming are the issue and it needs replacing or re-enrolling. We check the battery before quoting a replacement.
Do you make push-to-start / proximity fobs?
Yes, for most supported vehicles. Smart keys that unlock on approach and start with a button are programmed on-site the same as a traditional fob — they just take the right part and a little more time. Luxury and European push-to-start systems can be proprietary, so we confirm yours on the phone first.
Can you replace a fob if I've lost all my keys?
Yes. When every fob is missing, we run an all-keys-lost procedure that re-initialises the car's immobiliser and enrols new fobs from scratch. This erases the old lost fobs so no one who finds them can start your car. It takes longer and needs OBD access to the vehicle — call to confirm we carry the equipment for your make.
How long does key fob programming take?
A standard remote or remote-head-key fob is usually 20–45 minutes on-site. All-keys-lost jobs and luxury push-to-start programming can run 45–75 minutes. We give you an honest time estimate on the phone before we arrive.
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► 02 / Areas we serve

All over Vancouver.

We cover Vancouver and the neighbouring cities — pick your neighbourhood for local detail on response times and common calls.

► 03 / Related automotive

More car-key services.

Fobs are one piece of the automotive puzzle — here's the rest, all mobile and on the same truck.

► 04 / Related services

Other things we handle.

Everything else — same licensed Vancouver tech, same one number that someone actually picks up.

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