Replacing a car key in Austin starts with a $120 base fee plus a key-type charge: $60 for a mechanical, transponder or remote-only key, $70 for a keyless entry remote, $100 for a remote-head key and $100 to $300 for a push-to-start fob, before tax. Add-ons can apply. Call (844) 969-5625 with the year, make, model and VIN.
Car-key cost depends on the key system and the exact vehicle. Start with the year, make, model, trim, VIN when available, whether any key still works, and whether the request is a replacement, programming-only visit, or a fob that may need a battery check. Those details determine whether service is available and what belongs in the quote.
WOW Locks Published Car-Key Pricing
WOW Locks’ published rate card lists a $120 base fee plus a key-type charge. Mechanical, transponder, and remote-only keys add $60. A keyless-entry remote adds $70. A remote-head key adds $100. A push-to-start fob adds $100 to $300, depending on make and model. Tax is additional.
| Key type | Published base + key-type subtotal |
|---|---|
| Mechanical key | $180 |
| Transponder key | $180 |
| Remote-only key | $180 |
| Keyless-entry remote | $190 |
| Remote-head key | $220 |
| Push-to-start fob | $220-$420 |
The base fee plus the key-type charge is the starting point, not always the final total. A $40 VIN run may apply only when needed to source the key. The current rate card also lists applicable add-ons for after-hours service, extra distance, newer-model programming, and sport or luxury vehicles. Confirm the complete quote before scheduling.
Replacement, Programming Only, or a Fob Battery?
Replacement: Use this path when a key or fob is missing, broken, or no longer usable. Provide the vehicle details and whether a working key remains. If you lost your only key, see what to do when you lose your only car key. If you want a second key before that happens, the spare key guide explains copy, clone and program options.
Programming only: If you already have a replacement remote or fob, say so. Owner-supplied fobs require a separate compatibility and programming quote; the rate-card replacement subtotals above do not establish that scope.
Possible battery issue: If a fob has become unresponsive, start with our guide to telling a dead battery from a fob that needs reprogramming and describe the symptom and vehicle. A battery issue, programming issue, and replacement need can look similar from the driver’s side; do not order a fob based on a generic match alone.
What to Have Ready for a Quote
Provide your Austin location; year, make, model, and trim; VIN when available; whether a key works; and the exact issue. Proof of ownership may be required before key work. The car key replacement service explains the service path, and the pricing page carries the current published rate card.
Request Car-Key or Fob Help
Use car key replacement for a replacement, programming-only request, or fob question. For a key locked inside a vehicle, start with car lockout service. Confirm the complete scope through request service or call (844) 969-5625 before dispatch. Every add-on is quoted on the call before dispatch.
Questions About Car Key Cost
Every figure below comes from the published rate card above, before tax and applicable add-ons.