Auto Locksmith San Jose publishes real starting prices rather than making buyers guess: a Service Call Fee of $20 within San Jose, Car Lockout Service starting at a $90 minimum, Car Key Duplication starting at $99, Laser Car Key Cutting at $99, FOB and Car Key Programming at $89 each, Smart Key Programming starting at $145, Car Key Replacement from $140 up depending on transponder needs, Ignition Lock Cylinder Removal plus Diagnose at $115, and Battery Jump Start Service at $139. Every job is still confirmed with a phone check before a technician is dispatched, because the exact price depends on your vehicle, key type, and situation - these numbers are the honest starting point, not a guess.
These are the business's own published rates. They are starting points and minimums, not a promise of a final number sight-unseen - the technician confirms an exact price by phone once they know the vehicle, key type, and situation, and again once they assess the job in person.
A car locksmith isn't pricing a single, identical service every time. A basic mechanical key duplicate is a very different job from programming a smart key on a newer vehicle, and a routine lockout is different from one where a key has snapped off in the ignition. Vehicle make, model, and year all affect what tools, chips, and programming steps are involved, which is why Auto Locksmith San Jose publishes starting prices and minimums rather than a single flat rate for every scenario, and confirms specifics with a phone check before anyone is dispatched.
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How much does a car locksmith cost?
The cost depends on the vehicle, the key type, and the situation, so Auto Locksmith San Jose confirms pricing with a phone check before dispatch. Published pricing includes a Service Call Fee within San Jose of $20 (outside San Jose the fee varies by distance), a Car Lockout Service minimum of $90, and Car Key Replacement WITH a transponder chip starting at $180. Other published prices include Car Key Replacement with NO transponder chip ($140-$180), Car Key Duplication starting at $99, Laser Car Key Cutting at $99, FOB Key Programming at $89, Car Key Programming at $89, and Smart Key Programming starting at $145. Call (408) 899-5558 and the price will be checked for your exact vehicle before a technician is sent.
How much does car lockout service cost?
The published price is a Car Lockout Service minimum of $90, plus the Service Call Fee within San Jose of $20 (outside San Jose the fee varies by distance). That minimum is not a guaranteed fixed price for every lockout — the final cost can depend on the vehicle, the lock condition, the car's location, and what the technician finds on arrival. If the keys are locked in the trunk rather than the cabin, the published price is a Trunk Lockout minimum of $90. Call (408) 899-5558 to confirm the vehicle details and situation by phone before dispatch.
How much is a lockout service?
For an automotive lockout, published pricing is a Car Lockout Service minimum of $90 and a Trunk Lockout minimum of $90, plus a Service Call Fee within San Jose of $20 (outside San Jose the fee varies by distance). The price may change based on the vehicle, access issue, key location, and whether it's a door or trunk lockout, so it is checked before dispatch rather than treated as one flat total. If the lockout involves a broken key, the related published service is Automotive Key Extraction at a minimum of $90, non-refundable. Mobile service is available across San Jose and the South Bay, and payment can be made by cash, check, or major credit and debit cards.
How much to rekey a car?
The cost is not always the same from vehicle to vehicle, because rekeying can mean different things: matching locks, addressing an ignition issue, or replacing and programming a key. There is no single guaranteed fixed rekey price, but published pricing includes Ignition Lock Cylinder Removal plus Diagnose at $115, Car Key Replacement WITH a transponder chip starting at $180, and Car Key Replacement with NO transponder chip ($140-$180). If programming is needed, published prices include Car Key Programming at $89, FOB Key Programming at $89, and Smart Key Programming starting at $145. Call (408) 899-5558 with the vehicle year, make, model, and problem so pricing can be confirmed before a mobile locksmith is dispatched.
How much does it cost to get a car key made?
The cost depends mainly on whether a replacement key, a duplicate of a working key, a laser-cut key, a transponder key, or programming is needed. Published prices include Car Key Replacement WITH a transponder chip starting at $180, Car Key Replacement with NO transponder chip ($140-$180), Car Key Duplication starting at $99, and Laser Car Key Cutting at $99. If the key also needs programming, published rates include Car Key Programming at $89, FOB Key Programming at $89, and Smart Key Programming starting at $145. Call (408) 899-5558 for a phone check before dispatch to find out which price applies to your exact situation.
How much is a new key fob?
The cost depends on whether the fob needs to be supplied, cut, programmed, duplicated, or paired with a smart key system, so this is confirmed by phone before a technician is sent. Published programming prices are FOB Key Programming at $89, Car Key Programming at $89, and Smart Key Programming starting at $145. If the fob is part of a full replacement key service, relevant published prices include Car Key Replacement WITH a transponder chip starting at $180, Car Key Replacement with NO transponder chip ($140-$180), Car Key Duplication starting at $99, or Laser Car Key Cutting at $99. Call (408) 899-5558 with the vehicle details, key type, and whether a working key still exists.
How much does a locksmith charge to unlock a car door?
The published price is a Car Lockout Service minimum of $90, plus the Service Call Fee within San Jose of $20 (outside San Jose the fee varies by distance). That minimum is the starting point for a standard car door lockout, but the exact price still depends on the vehicle, the lockout situation, and any complications, which is why details are confirmed by phone before dispatch. If the lockout is actually in the trunk, the published price is a Trunk Lockout minimum of $90, and if a broken key must be removed, Automotive Key Extraction at a minimum of $90 (non-refundable) may apply. Mobile service is available across San Jose and the South Bay; cash, check, and major credit and debit cards are accepted.
Last updated: August 2026.
