Lost key replacement
No key at all? We originate a brand-new key for your vehicle on site — cut, programmed, and ready to start.
Richmond's #1 mobile locksmith for European cars
New car keys,
made at your curb.
Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover — and every other make. We cut and program transponder keys, fobs, and smart keys at your home, office, or roadside. No tow. No dealership runaround.
- We come to you
- Most keys done same-day
- Licensed & insured
- Satisfaction guaranteed
What we do
Car keys are all we do — and we do them well.
No houses, no safes, no commercial jobs. Just cars, trucks, and the keys that start them.
Key fobs & smart keys
Remote head keys, proximity fobs, and push-to-start smart keys — supplied, cut, and programmed to your car.
ECU & transponder programming
Onboard programming, PIN retrieval, and module work for vehicles that need more than a cut key.
Spare keys
A second key costs a fraction of replacing a lost-only key. We duplicate and program spares at your driveway.
Ignition repair
Key won't turn or stuck in the ignition? We repair and replace worn ignition cylinders — our European specialty — mobile, same-day.
Car lockouts
Locked out with the keys inside? We get you back in without damage to your door, lock, or paint.
How it works
A full workshop on wheels.
- 1
Call or text
Tell us your year, make, and model. We quote you a range up front — no surprises.
- 2
We come to you
Home, work, the grocery store parking lot — our van brings the key machine and programming tools to your car.
- 3
Keys made on the spot
Cut, programmed, and tested in your ignition. You drive away confident it works.
The European specialists
Richmond's #1 for European car keys.
Most locksmiths can cut a Honda key. European cars are a different world — rolling-code immobilizers, laser-cut sidewinder keys, and ignition systems that demand dealership-grade programming equipment. That's been our specialty for over 20 years.
- Audi
- Volkswagen
- BMW
- Mercedes-Benz
- Range Rover
- Land Rover
- Volvo
- Porsche
- MINI
- Dealership-grade key programming tools
- Laser-cut sidewinder and tibbe keys
- 20+ years on European keys and ignitions
Straightforward pricing
Typical price ranges, up front.
Every job is quoted before we start. The ranges below cover most vehicles — European models and push-to-start systems can run higher.
Lost all keys
$180 – $450
New key originated, cut, and programmed when you have no working key.
Spare key or fob
$120 – $300
Duplicate and program a second key or remote while yours still works.
Car lockout
$75 – $150
Back into your car, no damage to locks or paint.
Dealership alternative: no tow, no appointment, no service-counter runaround.
Dealership vs. Car Keys Richmond
How much can you save?
Same key, same programming — without the dealership markup, the tow, or the 3–5 day appointment wait.
| Key type | Dealership | Car Keys Richmond | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transponder key | $180 – $350 | $100 – $225 | up to 40% |
| Remote head key(key + fob) | $250 – $500 | $140 – $325 | up to 40% |
| Smart key(push-to-start) | $350 – $700 | $180 – $450 | up to 40% |
| European & luxury | $500 – $1,000+ | $280 – $650 | up to 40% |
The dealer bill doesn't stop there
- $75 – $125Tow to the dealership
- 3 – 5 daysAppointment wait
- Your dayTime off work waiting at the counter
With us: no tow, no appointment, and most keys made in about an hour right where your car sits.
Get your exact quote in one call.
Call (804) 350-0811Free quotes · No obligation · Licensed & insured
Reviews
What Richmond drivers say.
★★★★★
"Quoted me a fair price over the phone, showed up when he said he would, and had my new key working in under an hour. The dealership wanted almost triple."
★★★★★
"Ignition locked up on my VW and wouldn't turn at all. He came to my office parking lot and had it repaired the same afternoon. The whole experience was seamless."
★★★★★
"Got a spare fob made for my wife's car without the hassle of the dealer. Fast, professional, and the van was like a rolling workshop."
The craft
Precision-cut keys, programmed right.
Modern car keys are rolling computers — transponder chips, rolling codes, and immobilizer systems that talk to your engine. We carry the machines and software that dealers use, so your key works the first time, every time.
- Laser-cut sidewinder and tibbe keys
- Prox, remote head, and smart key programming
- European and domestic makes, 20+ years of experience
Service area
Where we roll.
Based in Brandermill, covering the greater Richmond metro. If you're unsure, just call.
- Richmond
- Henrico
- Chesterfield
- Midlothian
- Mechanicsville
- Glen Allen
- Short Pump
- Bon Air
- Brandermill
- Woodlake
- Ashland
- Petersburg
- Colonial Heights
- Hopewell
- Hanover
- Varina
FAQ
Questions we get every day.
European key stuck? Keyless? We're on the way.
Richmond's European key specialists roll a full workshop to you — anywhere in the metro.