Car Key Duplication - Auto Locksmith San Jose

Car Key Duplication

Need a spare key or fob while your original still works? We cut and program duplicate car keys on-site across San Jose and the South Bay. Call (408) 899-5558 for a phone check first.

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Car Key Duplication in San Jose

A duplicate is a second key made while you still have a working one to copy from - simpler and usually faster than a full replacement. What the job involves depends on the key type. A basic mechanical key can often be cut from the original with no programming needed. A transponder key, remote head key, or proximity smart key has a chip that has to be electronically added to your vehicle's immobilizer, not just cut - that's duplication plus programming.

Duplicate vs. Replacement

Duplication and replacement solve different problems. A duplicate is for when you have a working key and want a spare - for a second driver, a backup in case of a lost key, or a valet key. A replacement is for when you have no working key at all, which is a different process that can require proof of ownership and programming a new key from scratch rather than copying an existing one. Have your working key with you when you call so we can tell you which one you need.

What to Have Ready

Your exact parking location, your vehicle year, make, and model, and proof of ownership. Every job starts with a phone check at (408) 899-5558 before anyone is dispatched, so the right key blank and programming tool come out to you.

Need a Spare Car Key in San Jose?

Call Auto Locksmith San Jose at (408) 899-5558 for a clear phone check. Mobile service across San Jose & the South Bay.

Call (408) 899-5558