When every key to a 2019 Toyota RAV4 is gone, a dealer appointment means two days of waiting and a tow bill on top of the key cost. WOW Locks fixes that. We dispatch a mobile unit to wherever your vehicle is parked across Austin, cut and program a new key on-site using Autel MaxiIM and Advanced Diagnostics Smart Pro equipment, and have you driving in under an hour at 40 to 60 percent below dealer pricing. Same flat rate quoted on the phone, same rate on the invoice.
Car Key Replacement Austin TX
Lost your keys? We come to you. Transponder keys programmed on-site. Dealer prices crushed.
Why Choose WOW Locks for Car Key Replacement?
All Keys All Makes
Standard, transponder, smart/proximity, and switchblade keys.
On-Site Programming
No tow to dealer needed. We program at your location.
Flat-Rate Per Key
$150-$400 depending on vehicle. Quote before we start.
Same-Day Service
Most replacement keys cut and programmed within 30 minutes.
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Toyota
- 4Runner (2003-present, transponder; 2010+ smart key)
- Camry (1999-present)
- Corolla (1999-present)
- RAV4 (2001-present)
- Tacoma (2003-present)
- Tundra (2003-present)
- Highlander (2001-present)
- Sienna (2001-present)
- Prius (2001-present)
- Avalon (2000-present)
- Sequoia (2001-present)
- Land Cruiser (1998-present)
- C-HR (2018-present)
- Venza (2009-present)
- Mechanical (pre-1999)
- Transponder (1999-2009)
- Smart key / Toyota Smart Key System (2007-present)
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Honda
- Civic (1998-present)
- Accord (1998-present)
- CR-V (1998-present)
- HR-V (2016-present)
- Pilot (2003-present)
- Odyssey (2003-present)
- Ridgeline (2006-present)
- Passport (2019-present)
- Insight (2000-present)
- Mechanical (pre-1998)
- Transponder (1998-2016)
- Smart key / ProKey (2017-present)
- Digital Key NFC (2022+ select models, note: dealer-only)
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Ford
- F-150 (1996-present)
- F-250 / F-350 (2000-present)
- Mustang (1996-present)
- Explorer (1996-present)
- Escape (2001-present)
- Bronco (2021-present, most trims)
- Edge (2007-present)
- Ranger (1998-present)
- Expedition (2003-present)
- PATS transponder (1996-2014)
- PEPS smart key (2009-present)
- Note: select 2021+ Bronco and F-150 Raptor R require dealer programming
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Chevrolet
- Silverado (2000-present)
- Equinox (2005-present)
- Tahoe (2000-present)
- Suburban (2000-present)
- Traverse (2009-present)
- Camaro (2000-present)
- Malibu (2004-present)
- Colorado (2004-present)
- Trailblazer (2021-present)
- Transponder (2000-2013)
- PassKey III remote start integration (2004-2013)
- Smart key (2014-present)
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Acura
- MDX (2001-present)
- RDX (2007-present)
- TLX (2015-present)
- ILX (2013-2022)
- TSX (2004-2014)
- Transponder (2001-2013)
- Smart key / proximity fob (2014-present)
- Note: shares Honda programming architecture
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Lexus
- ES (2003-present)
- IS (2003-present)
- RX (2003-present)
- GX (2003-present)
- NX (2015-present)
- LX (2003-present)
- LS (2003-present)
- RC (2015-present)
- Transponder (2003-2009)
- Lexus Smart Access proximity fob (2007-present)
- Note: shares Toyota programming architecture
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All keys gone at Barton Springs Pool
A 2019 Honda CR-V with zero working keys. The owner had been swimming and left the fob in a backpack that disappeared. No spare at home, no way to drive out. WOW Locks arrived in 18 minutes, deleted the lost key from the immobilizer, and programmed a new smart fob on-site in the parking lot. No tow, no dealer wait. Total time from call to driving: 54 minutes.
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Used-car purchase, key not included
Bought a 2017 Toyota Tacoma at the North Lamar AutoNation lot. Seller handed over one worn transponder key. WOW Locks met the buyer in the lot, cut a spare transponder key on-site, and tested both keys in the ignition before the buyer drove off the lot. $180 plus tax. Dealer quote for the same key: $310 plus a potential tow.
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Fob dead and key spine snapped, Domain Northside
A 2020 Ford Explorer with a push-to-start fob that stopped responding and a backup key blade that snapped off in the door lock. WOW Locks extracted the broken key blade, programmed a new PEPS smart fob on-site in the parking deck, and tested the new key on the ignition and all doors before leaving. One call, one visit, done.
- Cost (transponder key)Dealer $280 to $400 plus tow if no working keyWOW Locks $180 flat ($120 base + $60 transponder) plus tax, on-site
- Cost (smart key / PTS fob)Dealer $400 to $700 plus tow if no working keyWOW Locks $220 to $420 flat ($120 base + $100 to $300 key type) plus tax
- Appointment lead timeDealer 1 to 3 business days in AustinWOW Locks Same day, usually under 30 minutes from call
- Tow required (no working key)Dealer Yes, adds $75 to $150WOW Locks No. We come to your location.
- On-site programmingDealer No. Vehicle must be at the dealer.WOW Locks Yes. We program at your parking spot.
- Honest caveatDealer Always available for all modelsWOW Locks Select Ford Bronco PEPS variants and Honda Digital Key NFC (2022+) require dealer programming. We disclose this before dispatch.
| Factor | Dealer | WOW Locks |
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| Cost (transponder key) | $280 to $400 plus tow if no working key | $180 flat ($120 base + $60 transponder) plus tax, on-site |
| Cost (smart key / PTS fob) | $400 to $700 plus tow if no working key | $220 to $420 flat ($120 base + $100 to $300 key type) plus tax |
| Appointment lead time | 1 to 3 business days in Austin | Same day, usually under 30 minutes from call |
| Tow required (no working key) | Yes, adds $75 to $150 | No. We come to your location. |
| On-site programming | No. Vehicle must be at the dealer. | Yes. We program at your parking spot. |
| Honest caveat | Always available for all models | Select Ford Bronco PEPS variants and Honda Digital Key NFC (2022+) require dealer programming. We disclose this before dispatch. |
Base Rate
$120
- Mechanical key (no chip) $180 total
Key blank, on-site cut, no programming needed
- VIN Run $40
Only when VIN lookup is required to source the correct blank
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- Transponder key (chip programmed) $180 total
$120 base + $60 transponder add-on. Chip cut and programmed on-site.
- After-Hours $40
Calls outside standard service window
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- Remote only $180 total
$120 base + $60. Programming included.
- Keyless entry remote $190 total
$120 base + $70. New programmable remote.
- Remote head key $220 total
$120 base + $100. Combined remote and key.
- Push-to-start fob (smart key) $220 to $420 total
$120 base + $100 to $300 depending on make and model
- Newer model vehicle $60
Late-model cars needing updated programming
- Sport or luxury vehicle $60
Specialty programming for premium makes
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- All-keys-lost service Base + key type above
Immobilizer key deletion included in every programming session. Not a separate charge.
| Service | Price | Includes |
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| Mechanical key (no chip) | $180 total | Key blank, on-site cut, no programming needed |
| VIN Run | $40 | Only when VIN lookup is required to source the correct blank |
| Transponder key (chip programmed) | $180 total | $120 base + $60 transponder add-on. Chip cut and programmed on-site. |
| After-Hours | $40 | Calls outside standard service window |
| Remote only | $180 total | $120 base + $60. Programming included. |
| Keyless entry remote | $190 total | $120 base + $70. New programmable remote. |
| Remote head key | $220 total | $120 base + $100. Combined remote and key. |
| Push-to-start fob (smart key) | $220 to $420 total | $120 base + $100 to $300 depending on make and model |
| Newer model vehicle | $60 | Late-model cars needing updated programming |
| Sport or luxury vehicle | $60 | Specialty programming for premium makes |
| All-keys-lost service | Base + key type above | Immobilizer key deletion included in every programming session. Not a separate charge. |
How We Save Your Day
The Hero Protocol
- Step 1
Call with year, make, model, and VIN
The dispatcher identifies your key type on the phone, quotes the exact flat rate including any disclosed add-ons, and confirms a technician is available before any truck moves.
~3 min - Step 2
Tech dispatched with correct blank
The nearest available technician is dispatched with the correct key blank and programmer for your specific make, model, and year already loaded.
~5 min - Step 3
On-site cut and programming
Technician cuts the key blank on-site using a code-cut machine and programs the transponder or smart fob to your vehicle's immobilizer using Autel MaxiIM or Advanced Diagnostics Smart Pro equipment.
20-45 min - Step 4
Key tested and invoice reviewed
New key tested in the ignition and all doors. Lost keys deleted from immobilizer memory. Invoice reviewed on-site before the tech leaves.
~5 min
Can you replace a car key when all keys are lost?
Yes. Losing all keys is the most common scenario we handle. The process takes a few extra minutes because we delete the lost key from the immobilizer before programming the new one, which prevents the old key from ever starting the vehicle again. We source the correct blank from your VIN. Identity verification is required: driver's license matched to the vehicle registration.
How much does it cost compared to the dealer?
For a transponder key, our rate is $180 total ($120 base plus $60) versus a typical Austin dealer quote of $280 to $400 plus a tow if you have no working key. For a push-to-start smart fob, our rate is $220 to $420 total versus $400 to $700 at the dealer plus tow. See the full rate card at /pricing/.
Which car makes do you service?
Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Acura, Lexus, plus most other makes across the Austin metro. See the vehicle coverage section above for full model and year range details. The dispatcher confirms programmability for your specific year and trim on the phone before dispatch.
What is included in the flat rate?
The flat rate includes the key blank, on-site cutting, transponder or smart fob programming, and immobilizer pairing. It does not include Texas sales tax, the optional $40 VIN-run fee (only when required), or applicable add-ons (after-hours, distance, newer-model, luxury) that are quoted on the phone before dispatch.
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