Duplicate Car Key & Spare Key Cutting in Orlando, FL

It depends on the key type: basic metal keys are cheapest, transponder keys run roughly $60–$160, and smart fobs for push-to-start vehicles sit at the higher end — often $150–$250 for a duplicate. The exact price depends on the vehicle, so have the make, model, and year ready when you call.

Most can. Older fixed-code transponders can often be cloned directly; rolling-code and smart systems need the duplicate programmed to the vehicle, which requires the car present. A few manufacturers restrict key data — if your model is one of them, you will be told before you commit to anything.

For chip keys and fobs, usually yes — the duplicate has to be programmed while communicating with the vehicle. A purely mechanical key can be cut from the original alone. Have the working key with you either way; it is what makes duplication quick and affordable.

A duplicate is cut and cloned from a key that already works — no immobilizer bypass, no all-keys-lost reprogramming. Replacing keys when every key is lost is a bigger job, which is exactly why duplicating early is the budget move.

A standard key is cut along one edge; a laser-cut (high-security) key has a wavy channel milled into the center of the blade and needs a dedicated cutter. Both are duplicated on site — the laser-cut blank simply costs more, and a few high-security profiles carry restrictions worth asking about when you call.

Restricted keyways exist to stop unauthorized copies — and proof of ownership changes the picture. With your ID plus the registration or title, a restricted key for your own vehicle can usually be duplicated. It is the same verification rule that stops someone else from copying your key.