Automotive locksmith service and car key fob programming for every Westbank driver — from Algiers Point to Lafitte, across the Greater New Orleans metro area. We program key fobs, cut high-security keys on the spot, replace lost car keys, handle lockouts, and repair ignitions for import and domestic vehicles. Most jobs are done in a single mobile visit, on your timeline, at a fraction of dealer prices.
Car key fob programming — our specialty
Modern car keys are little computers. A “key fob” — whether it’s a remote-head key, a flip key, or a push-to-start smart fob — has a tiny chip inside that has to be electronically paired with your vehicle’s immobilizer system. This is the work most hardware stores and big-box places cannot do. Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walmart, and most kiosks can copy a basic mechanical key, but they cannot program a key fob. We can.
We carry the OEM-equivalent fobs, the cutting machines for high-security laser blades, and the programming software for nearly every make and model on the road today. We come to your vehicle, cut the blade, and program the fob — most key fob jobs are finished in under an hour, often for a fraction of what a dealership would charge.
Types of car key fobs we program and replace
- Smart key fobs / proximity (prox) fobs — push-to-start vehicles where the fob stays in your pocket. Most expensive at the dealer, most cost-effective with us.
- Transponder key fobs — chip key fobs paired with your car’s engine immobilizer. Programmed at your vehicle.
- Remote-head key fobs — the all-in-one keys with lock/unlock/trunk/panic buttons in the head.
- Flip key fobs / switchblade key fobs — folding remote keys with a spring-loaded blade.
- Replacement fob shells — broken case, cracked buttons, worn-out shells. We swap the shell and reuse your existing electronics.
- Key fob battery replacement — cheaper than the dealer for the same CR2032 / CR2025 / CR1632 batteries.
- Adding a spare key fob — doing this before you lose your last fob is dramatically cheaper than waiting until it’s gone.
- All keys lost — if every working key fob is gone, we can still originate a fresh fob from your vehicle’s immobilizer module.
How much you save versus the dealer
Dealer key fob replacement typically runs $300–$600+ for a single smart key fob — and they almost always require you to tow the car to them, which adds another $75–$150. We come to you, and our prices are typically 40–60% lower for the same fob, programmed to the same OEM specs. We’ll quote your exact car on the phone before we dispatch — no surprises.
Vehicles we program key fobs for
Nearly everything import and domestic, model year past and present:
Domestic: Ford, Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, Cadillac, Buick, Lincoln, Tesla (most models), and more.
Import: Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Acura, Infiniti, Lexus, Volkswagen, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, MINI, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and more.
If you have a particularly unusual vehicle (rare European model, certain late-model EVs with proprietary key systems), we’ll tell you on the phone whether the job is doable before we dispatch.
The rest of our automotive locksmith service
- Car & truck lockouts — non-destructive entry for sedans, SUVs, pickups, and commercial vehicles, 24/7.
- Car keys made on the spot — high-security laser-cut keys cut at your vehicle.
- Lost-key replacement — full key origination, even if no working key remains.
- Broken-key extraction — clean removal from door locks and ignitions.
- Ignition repair & replacement — turning issues, stuck cylinders, worn wafers.
- Trunk lockouts — including jobs where the only key fob is locked inside.
What it’s like to call us
Pick up the phone, tell us your year/make/model and exactly where you are, and we’ll quote you up front. No vague “starts at” pricing. The technician arrives in a fully stocked van, confirms the job, and finishes most automotive key fob work in 20–60 minutes. Bring your photo ID and registration — we have to verify the vehicle is yours.
Why call NolaKey for your car key fob
- 30+ years specifically working on car keys and key fobs.
- Mobile service — no tow required.
- 40–60% cheaper than dealer key fob replacement in most cases.
- Up-front, fair pricing — no roadside “surprise” charges.
- Licensed, insured, ALOA-certified.
- 24/7 mobile service across the Westbank of New Orleans.