Car Key Copy & Spare Keys in Dallas–Fort Worth
Down to one key? Get a spare before you lose it. We cut and program a working duplicate — including chip keys and fobs — right at your vehicle, so you’re never the person stranded with no backup.
A spare key is one of those things you don’t think about until you’re standing in a parking lot with a key that snapped or a fob that died. Almost every modern key has a chip inside that has to be programmed to your car, so you can’t just grind a copy at a hardware store — it has to be cut and coded to your vehicle.
We do both, at your location: cut the physical key and program the chip or fob so it starts your car. One visit, and you’ve got a real working backup.
What goes into a working spare
A modern car key is two things in one, and both have to match your vehicle:
- The cut — the physical blade, cut to your lock (or the emergency blade inside a fob).
- The transponder chip — programmed to your car’s immobilizer so the engine will start.
- The fob functions — lock, unlock, and remote start coded where equipped.
- Done at your vehicle — because the programming has to talk to your car.
$350
Final price confirmed by vehicle and key type. American & Asian vehicles.
How we make your spare
- Tell us your vehicle. Book online with your year, make, and model so we bring the right key or fob.
- We cut and program on site. Our technician cuts the key and programs the chip/fob to your car, wherever you are in DFW.
- You’ve got a real backup. We confirm it starts and locks/unlocks before we leave. Backed by our 30-day labor warranty.
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Why choose LockNCal
- 🔑 Cut and programmed on site — A true working spare, not a blank a hardware store can’t code.
- 🚗 We come to you — Mobile across Dallas–Fort Worth.
- 💲 Save vs. the dealer — Dealer key prices are steep — we’re a straightforward, affordable alternative.
- 🛡️ Licensed & insured — Texas licensed locksmith (LIC #B31053901).
Common questions
Can’t I just get a key copied at a hardware store?
Only for the physical cut — and most modern keys won’t start the car on the cut alone. There’s a chip inside that has to be programmed to your vehicle’s immobilizer. We do both the cut and the programming so the spare actually starts your car.
How much does a spare car key cost?
It starts at $350 and depends on your vehicle and key type (basic transponder, fob, or smart key). We confirm the price when you book.
Why should I get a spare now if my key still works?
Because making a spare while you still have a working key is far simpler and cheaper than an all-keys-lost job later, when we have to generate a key from scratch. A backup now saves you money and a bad day.
Do you come to me?
Yes — we cut and program at your vehicle anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth, because the programming has to communicate with your car.
Book your service
Tell us your vehicle and what’s going on. Book online in a couple of minutes and see your starting price as you go.
What our customers say
Real Google reviews from LockNCal customers.
The website was easy to navigate and I found the service I needed and was able to book the perfect time between work. The technician messaged me a day early letting me know that he would be in the area and gave me the option to get it taken care of early but unfortunately I was working. If I hadn't been that would have been amazing to get it done ahead of time. He was on time and very pleasant. Worked quickly and got my problem taken care of. It was such a better experience than sitting in a waiting room with strangers or having to take an Uber back and forth to avoid such situation. I'm already recommending them to my friends because of how easy it was. Why go to a shop to get your car fixed at the shop can just come to you?
This is my first mobile mechanic experience and I have to say Jose made it the best. He was early on the appointment he was very professional very knowledgeable and polite. If you need a mobile mechanic call lockncal and try to get Jose out he'll fix you right up. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical about paying up front because I've never used this type of service before but the end result I am very pleased and will use this service again thank you Jose again if I need anything else I'll get you out to fix it.
Jose contacted me swiftly after I filled out the form on the website and discussed the part needed (clock spring) and the appointment time. I was able to get in within 2 days. He arrived early and got right to work and was done rather quickly. He communicated well the whole time. I’m very glad to be back on the road and know my airbag light is off and all my steering wheel buttons work again!
On time, reliable and incredible service. Very honest about our repair and showed us the code log. Highly recommend. Already shared his information with a family member who didn’t even know this kind of service exists. Now I can feel confident that our family’s vehicle is safe to drive again.
This is a great company to deal with ,my cruise control stopped working & they came out & gave a free diagnosis which gave a clear picture of what was exactly wrong ,highly recommended ,very professional & honest,thank you again !!!
I initially went to the dealership when the airbag light in my Nissan Rogue had come on. Upon diagnostic review, the dealership advised that it would cost around $4500 to correct the issues that they were seeing with the system. I decided to get a 2nd opinion and I called DFW Safety Restore. Jose was able to work me in next day. He was prompt and right on time for my appointment in coming out to my house to run a diagnostic on my car. The first scan showed a host of issues, the same issues the dealership reported and more. So many, that Jose suggested resetting the codes and rerunning the diagnostic to get a true picture of what was going on. He said if there are true issues with the system the diagnostic codes would reappear. The reset worked and the system went back to normal. I am so thankful for Jose, and DFW Safety Restore for saving me from unnecessary and very expensive work on my car. If you have airbag system issues with your vehicle, I highly, HIGHLY, recommend you give DFW Safety Restore a call first.
Get a spare before you need it
Book online in a couple of minutes and see your starting price, or call or text a real technician at (469) 277-7277.