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Car Locksmith Austin TX

Locked out or need a new key? Published rates, quoted on the call before we dispatch.

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WOW Locks is a Texas DPS licensed automotive locksmith in Austin, TX for car lockouts, car key replacement, transponder programming and key fobs. A car lockout is $89 and car key replacement starts at a $120 base fee plus a key-type charge, before tax. Call (844) 969-5625 for an estimated arrival time.

The published rates on this page apply in every Texas market WOW Locks serves. This page is written for Austin; Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio detail is on the metro pages.

Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301 4.9 /5 from 417 reviews
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Real WOW Locks Work In Texas

WOW Locks LLC, licensed Austin locksmith, 24/7 service

Why Choose WOW Locks for Automotive Locksmith?

All Vehicle Makes

Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM, BMW, Mercedes. Give us the year, make and model and we confirm the key on the call.

Local Technicians

WOW Locks has technicians based in Austin and in every Texas market we serve. Call for an estimated arrival time.

Published Rate Card

Car lockout $89. Car key replacement is a $120 base fee plus a key-type charge, before tax.

On-Site Key Cutting

Keys cut and transponders programmed at your location.

Car keys and a remote fob resting on a dark car hood on an oak-lined residential street at sunset

Cars and keys meet in some very Austin places: the Barton Springs Pool lot, the Domain garages, the airport cell lot, a driveway in Mueller. WOW Locks is a 24/7 Austin automotive locksmith for car lockouts, car key replacement, transponder programming and key fob duplication. We carry key blanks for Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Jeep and most other major makes. Every price is quoted on the phone before we dispatch, and a locksmith who comes to the car can often save you a dealer appointment and a tow.

WOW Locks Founded
2021
Technician Experience
17+ Years
Phone Dispatch
24/7
Texas DPS (TOPS) License
B10595301

  • Keys lost after a swim at Barton Springs Pool

    The key ring, fob included, is gone and the car is parked at Zilker. The dispatcher takes the year, make and model, quotes the key-type charge, and a technician cuts and programs a new key where the car sits after checking ID and registration, when the vehicle supports onsite programming.

  • Locked out at the airport cell phone lot

    Keys are in the ignition and the doors are locked while you wait on an arriving flight. A car lockout is $89 before tax. The technician tries non-destructive entry first and confirms ID and registration before opening the car.

  • Key fob stops responding at the Domain

    A push-to-start fob that goes dead in a garage is often a weak battery, so that is ruled out first. If the fob itself has failed, replacement is the $120 base fee plus a $100 to $300 push-to-start charge before tax, and the dispatcher confirms the exact key on the call.

Base Rate $89 car lockout
  • Car Lockout $89

    Labor and non-destructive entry first. Most standard makes and models. Tax extra.

    • After-Hours Service Quoted on the call before dispatch

      Calls outside the standard service window

    • Extra Distance Quoted on the call before dispatch

      Calls beyond the standard service area

  • Car Key Replacement (base fee) $120

    Labor and programming. The key-type charge below is added to the base fee.

    • Mechanical Key +$60

      Cut and shaped on site

    • Transponder Key +$60

      Chip cut and programmed

    • Remote Only +$60

      Programming included

    • Keyless Entry Remote +$70

      New programmable remote

    • Remote Head Key +$100

      Combined remote and key

    • Push-to-Start Fob +$100 to $300

      Charge varies by make and model

    • VIN Run +$40

      Only when required to source the key

    • Newer or Luxury Vehicle Programming +$60

      Applies to key programming only, not to opening the door

  • Programming a Key You Already Have Quoted on the call

    Tell the dispatcher the key or fob part number and your vehicle. The work is quoted before dispatch.

  • Key Fob Battery Replacement Quoted on the call

    Battery swap plus a function check on site.

Models and Key Types We Service

  • Toyota

    • Camry
    • Corolla
    • RAV4
    • Tacoma
    • Tundra
    • Highlander
    • 4Runner
    • Prius

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • smart key
    • push-to-start fob

  • Honda

    • Civic
    • Accord
    • CR-V
    • Pilot
    • Odyssey
    • Ridgeline

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • smart key
    • push-to-start fob

  • Ford

    • F-150
    • F-250
    • Explorer
    • Escape
    • Mustang
    • Ranger
    • Expedition

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • remote head key
    • push-to-start fob
    • flip key

  • Chevrolet

    • Silverado
    • Tahoe
    • Suburban
    • Equinox
    • Malibu
    • Colorado
    • Traverse

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • push-to-start fob
    • remote head key

  • BMW

    • 3 Series
    • 5 Series
    • X3
    • X5
    • X7

    Key types:

    • smart key
    • push-to-start fob
    • Note: late-model systems (about 2015 and newer) often need the dealer or specialty tools. The dispatcher confirms by VIN before dispatch.

  • Mercedes-Benz

    • C-Class
    • E-Class
    • GLE
    • GLC
    • Sprinter

    Key types:

    • smart key
    • push-to-start fob
    • Note: late-model systems (about 2015 and newer) often need the dealer or specialty tools. The dispatcher confirms by VIN before dispatch.

  • Hyundai

    • Tucson
    • Sonata
    • Elantra
    • Santa Fe
    • Palisade

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • smart key
    • push-to-start fob

  • Kia

    • Telluride
    • Sorento
    • Sportage
    • Optima
    • Soul

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • smart key
    • push-to-start fob

  • Nissan

    • Sentra
    • Altima
    • Rogue
    • Frontier
    • Pathfinder
    • Titan

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • push-to-start fob
    • flip key

  • Jeep

    • Grand Cherokee
    • Wrangler
    • Gladiator
    • Cherokee
    • Compass

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • push-to-start fob
    • remote head key

  • GMC

    • Sierra
    • Yukon
    • Acadia
    • Canyon

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • push-to-start fob
    • remote head key

  • Dodge and Ram

    • Charger
    • Challenger
    • Durango
    • Ram 1500
    • Ram 2500

    Key types:

    • transponder
    • push-to-start fob
    • flip key

  • Audi

    • A4
    • A6
    • Q5
    • Q7

    Key types:

    • smart key
    • push-to-start fob
    • Note: late-model systems (about 2015 and newer) often need the dealer or specialty tools. The dispatcher confirms by VIN before dispatch.

  • Lexus

    • RX
    • ES
    • GX
    • NX
    • IS

    Key types:

    • smart key
    • push-to-start fob

  • Acura

    • MDX
    • RDX
    • TLX

    Key types:

    • smart key
    • push-to-start fob

  • Harley-Davidson

    • Street Glide
    • Road King
    • Sportster
    • Fat Boy

    Key types:

    • mechanical key
    • transponder

How We Save Your Day

The Hero Protocol

  1. Step 1

    Call and describe

    Give the dispatcher your vehicle make, model, year and location. The dispatcher quotes your price from the rate card before the call ends.

  2. Step 2

    Confirm and dispatch

    Once you approve the quote, a technician is dispatched. Ask for an estimated arrival time on the same call.

  3. Step 3

    Technician on site

    Arrival depends on distance, traffic and where the nearest technician is. The technician checks ID and registration before opening the car or cutting a key.

  4. Step 4

    Opened, cut, programmed and driving

    Lockout entry and key work take different amounts of time depending on the vehicle and key type. The technician explains the work and any change in scope, and you approve it before work continues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does car key replacement cost with a locksmith?

It is a $120 base fee plus a key-type charge: $60 for mechanical, transponder or remote-only keys, $70 for a keyless entry remote, $100 for a remote-head key and $100 to $300 for a push-to-start fob. Tax is extra.

Can a locksmith make a car key without the original?

Yes. If all keys are lost, a locksmith can cut and program a new key from the VIN and proof of ownership for most vehicles. Some newer models need dealer programming, and the dispatcher tells you on the call.

Can you program a replacement key fob at my location?

Often yes. WOW Locks programs fobs on site, including compatible keys you bought online. Some makes lock out aftermarket programming, so the dispatcher confirms first and quotes the work on the call. Have the year, make, model and VIN ready when you call.

Do you handle car lockouts for all vehicle types?

WOW Locks opens most cars, trucks and SUVs, trying non-destructive entry first. A car lockout is $89 before tax. Any add-on that applies is quoted on the call before dispatch. Vehicle surcharges apply to key programming, not to opening the door.

Should I compare a locksmith quote with the dealership?

Yes. Prices vary by vehicle and by dealer, so compare complete written totals. WOW Locks publishes its base fee and key-type charges, and a locksmith comes to you, which can avoid a tow. Ask the dealer for the full price including programming.

How do I get an estimated arrival time for a car lockout in Austin?

Call (844) 969-5625 and the dispatcher gives you an estimated arrival time for your location before dispatch. Actual arrival depends on distance, traffic and where the nearest technician is. The price is quoted on the same call.

Is WOW Locks licensed to do this work in Texas?

Yes. WOW Locks LLC holds Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301, which you can verify on the Texas DPS TOPS portal before anyone arrives. The company is also insured and bonded.

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WHY CHOOSE WOW LOCKS?

Published

Published Rate Card

The rate card lives on /pricing/. Any add-on is quoted on the call before dispatch.

B10595301

Texas DPS Licensed

Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301, verifiable on the TOPS portal.

Austin

Local Technicians

Technicians are based in Austin and in every Texas market WOW Locks serves.

Quote first

Quoted Before Dispatch

A change in scope on site is explained and approved by you before work continues.

THE WOW CHECKLIST

  • Published Rate Card

    The rate card lives on /pricing/. Any add-on is quoted on the call before dispatch.

  • Texas DPS Licensed

    Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301, verifiable on the TOPS portal.

  • Local Technicians

    Technicians are based in Austin and in every Texas market WOW Locks serves.

  • Quoted Before Dispatch

    A change in scope on site is explained and approved by you before work continues.

Automotive Locksmith Services

Car Key Replacement

Car key replacement in Austin, TX for lost keys, broken keys, transponder keys, and key-fob programming. Share your vehi...

Base fee $120 plus key type

Lockout Service

Lockout service in Austin, TX for homes, cars and apartments. Non-destructive entry first, published rates, and calls ta...

Car lockout $89

Vehicle Makes We Service

Make-specific key replacement, programmed on site. Pick your ride and we will quote the flat rate before dispatch.

Acura Key Replacement Chevrolet Key Replacement Ford Key Replacement Honda Key Replacement Lexus Key Replacement Toyota Key Replacement

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