Car Key Replacement Services
Car key replacement, key fob programming & emergency car unlocking in Charleston, SC and surrounding areas
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The Key Man is a mobile automotive locksmith in Charleston, SC specializing in fast, on-site car key replacement and key fob programming. From lost car keys to spare key cutting and emergency car unlocking, we travel to you — no towing, no dealership delays.
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What We Do
If you have no keys or fobs for your vehicle, The Key Man provides lost car key services at your location.
The Key Man offers car key replacement, smart keys and new key fobs at your location.
If you’re locked out of your car, we can help! Our car lockout services will get back into your vehicle quickly.
We can rebuild your key fob to save you money with our car key repair service.
Advanced key programming tools allow us to quickly program car keys and car fobs to nearly every vehicle model.
Our car locksmith service offers transponder key cutting, laser key cutting, emergency key cutting, and car key cutting by VIN.
The Key Man provides new key fob replacement & smart keys for nearly every vehicle model.
We offer wholesale smart keys & car keys for government fleets, car dealerships, rental car companies, corporate fleets, local business fleets, and asset recovery companies.
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Why Choose Us?
Speed
As a leading mobile locksmith in Charleston, SC. We have successfully fine-tuned our systems and processes. We proudly offer the most advanced equipment and knowledge necessary to get to you quickly and solve your problem efficiently.
Trust
Charleston clients have trusted us as their local automotive locksmith since we opened. Your community is our community, and we strive to continue offering the most exceptional service to the area every single day.
Convenience
The Key Man is only one click or call away. Simply click below to request a quote or discuss our services further. We know how inconvenient it is to be locked out of your car or unable to get where you need to be. We want to help you get to your destination…faster.
Experience
Whether you need new keys or programming, or are simply locked out of your car, we have the time-tested experience to recommend the best options and get you back on the road quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you replace my car key if all keys are lost?
Yes. In many cases, we can replace a lost car key even if you no longer have a working key. Our mobile locksmiths come to your location to cut and program a new key on site, depending on the vehicle’s year and security system.
Do I need to tow my vehicle to you or the dealership?
No. Our service is fully mobile. We come directly to your vehicle’s location to handle car key replacement, key fob programming, or unlocking — eliminating towing and dealership delays.
Do you replace key fobs and push-to-start keys?
Yes. We replace and program many types of key fobs, transponder keys, and push-to-start smart keys for a wide range of vehicles. Availability can vary by make and model, so contact us to confirm.
How long does car key replacement usually take?
Most car key and key fob services are completed within about an hour once we arrive. Timing can vary depending on the vehicle, key type, and programming requirements.
What areas do you service?
We provide mobile car key replacement throughout Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, and surrounding Lowcountry communities.
You Can Trust The Key Man!
You can count on The Key Man for high-quality, affordable car key replacement and car locksmith services in Charleston, SC. Contact us by phone or live chat to get a free quote today. Even if you lose your car key or key fob, it’s broken or water damaged, The Key Man will assist you with a car key replacement quickly and efficiently. We will arrive to your location to cut a new working key or fob and program it to your car. Contact us today if you need a car locksmith in Charleston, SC.
You will be back on the road in no time.
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Lost Car Key
If there are no working keys to a vehicle, we can create a new car key at the vehicle’s location. The most common process we use is picking open the door lock and decoding the lock. After that, we use a progression program to solve for the remaining cuts in the ignition and retrieve the key code. Once we have a working key for the ignition, we program the keys by connecting a computer to the vehicle.
Car Key Replacement
In instances where there is a working key for the vehicle, we will create a new spare key or key fob. This process consists of us copying the cuts of the current key. Often times we will originate dull or worn out keys and cut the new key back to its original state. We can also add a remote key if the vehicle is equipped with keyless entry.
Car Unlocking
The Key Man unlocks vehicles when the keys are locked inside, we can pick open the door lock to unlock it. This process usually takes just a few minutes once we arrive. Many locksmiths and roadside assistance services will unlock the vehicle by using a wedge or airbag in the door to press the unlock button. This can often times damage the vehicle which is why we prefer to pick open the door lock.
Car Key Repair
Broken car keys are no match for us, we can refurbish it back to new. For car key repair services, we use the internal components of a key and replace the outer shell of the broken one. We then cut the new shell’s blade back to it’s original cuts to create a like-new key. This service can often be used if the buttons no longer work or if the blade has broken off the head of the key.
Key Programming
The Key Man provides programming services for transponder keys, smart keys and key fobs. We provide these services for keys that we provide or if you bring your own. This process consists of us connecting a computer to the vehicle and pairing the key to the ECU. If you’re bringing your own key, please me mindful that many keys look identical to one another but use different internal components. Please be sure you have cross referenced the part numbers with your original key. We can program almost any key in about thirty minutes or less.
Key Cutting
We cut keys using advanced cutting machines. This service consists of us reading the original cuts from the working key and copying them onto a new key. If the cuts on your original are worn out or dull, our cutting machine will compensate for the wear and originate the key. If there is no working keys to the vehicle we can decode the door lock to create a new working key. We can also cut a new key by the VIN of the vehicle. Call us at (843) 419-KEYS for more info or message us on Live Chat.