Independent · Updated for 2026
Know what it costs before you call a locksmith.
We compile real price ranges and step-by-step how-tos for locksmith work, car key replacement, and key fob programming, so you never overpay or get stuck guessing in a parking lot.
What locksmith work actually costs
Honest ranges broken out by dealer, locksmith, and DIY, with sources on every page.
Car Key Replacement Cost
Most people pay around $250 $50–$900 Cost to Get Into a Locked Car
Most people pay around $100 $50–$300 Key Fob Programming Cost
Most people pay around $150 $50–$600 Cost to Rekey Locks
Most people pay around $120 $50–$200 Ignition Switch Replacement Cost
Most people pay around $300 $130–$700 Smart Lock Installation Cost
Most people pay around $300 $150–$500
Independent by design
We don't sell locksmith services or take referral fees from providers, so the price ranges have no reason to run high.
Numbers with sources
Every cost guide cites where its figures come from and what affects them, then gets reviewed before it publishes.
Kept current
Prices and procedures are updated for 2026, because a quote from five years ago helps no one.
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