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Need a spare car key? Car key duplication from the key you have
A spare copied from the key you already have? Across 12 Mid-Missouri counties.
- Transponder keys
- Trunk lockouts
- Car keys
- Key fobs
- Spare keys
- Lockouts
Car Key Duplication
Car Key Duplication, step by step.
What this covers
If you need a spare car key copied from a working key, we make duplicates for plain metal keys, remote-head keys, and transponder keys. You may see a worn blade, a plastic head with buttons, or a chip hidden in the key body. We match the cuts, the shape, and the remote-style features of your original key, so you have another key for the car door and the ignition.
How the work goes
Each key copy starts with the key you already have. A worn edge, a cracked head, or a faded button layout can change the way we match it. A remote-head key calls for the blade and the button shell to line up together. A transponder key also needs the right chip style in the head. We look at the cuts, the shell, and the fit at the car door and ignition.
Where it stops
We do not tow your car, and we do not handle body shop work. If the key is snapped, the door is bent, or the ignition is damaged, that falls outside this service. This page stays with duplicate keys made from a working key, along with the remote head or chip that belongs with the car.
What it covers
What car key duplication covers
Spare car keys copied from a working key, remote-head and transponder key copies.
Worth knowing
Before you call about car key duplication
Keep the working key clean before it wears the cut edges. Grit in the key groove and a bent blade can make the new copy follow the same rough pattern. We wipe the blade, check the shoulder, and look at the teeth for rounding or cracks. If the head is loose, the blade can twist in the ignition slot or door cylinder. A spare made from a worn key copies that wear too, so the original should stay straight and free of sticky residue.
On a remote-head key, the case matters as much as the blade. A cracked shell can let the button pad shift, and that can press the contacts unevenly. We look at the buttons, the battery cover, and the seam where the case snaps shut. If the shell is split, moisture can reach the circuit and corrode the small parts inside. Keeping the key dry and away from pocket lint helps the buttons stay firm, and it keeps the copied remote head from starting with the same weakness.
A transponder key depends on the chip set inside the head, so the key ring matters too. Heavy rings pull on the head and can loosen the blade over time, especially when the key hangs in the ignition switch. We check for cracks near the chip pocket and for wear at the bow where the ring sits. If the original has been bent, a fresh copy can still reflect that strain. Keeping the key separate from sharp edges, coins, and moisture helps protect the chip and the cut blade.
FAQ
Car Key Duplication questions
Can you make me a spare car key from the key I already use every day?
Yes, we can copy a working key and cut a spare from it. If your key has a chip, we can handle that style too. We look at the blade, the grooves, and the head before we start. You can ask about the key shell, the chip, and the remote buttons while we work.
Will you copy my remote-head key, or does it have to be a plain metal key?
We can copy a remote-head key when the key you use now is working. We check the blade, the button pad, and the chip inside the head if it has one. If the shell is cracked or worn, we still look at the shape and the cuts so the spare matches the key in your hand.
What questions do people ask during this kind of key duplication?
They ask if the spare will match the worn cuts, if the chip needs to be matched, and if the button head can be copied. We answer each one in plain words. We also look at the key bow, the metal blade, and the remote shell so you know what part needs attention.
What do you need to know before you make a car key copy?
We need the working key and a clear look at the key head, the blade, and any chip or button shell on it. We ask whether the spare should be plain, remote-head, or transponder style. If the key is bent or worn, we check the cuts against the pattern in the metal.
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Car Key Duplication across Mid-Missouri
12 counties and 101 towns. Pick your county to see its towns.
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