About LocksmithRates
LocksmithRates is an independent reference for what locksmith services really cost, and how to handle common lock and key tasks yourself when it makes sense.
We don't sell locksmith services and we don't take referral fees from providers. That independence is the whole point: our price ranges have no reason to run high, and we'll tell you plainly when a job is DIY-friendly versus when it genuinely needs a locksmith or dealer.
Our key fob programming instructions are rewritten from documented vehicle procedures, never invented. Our pricing reflects researched, real-world ranges that get reviewed before they publish, then kept current. Where we earn anything, it's a small commission on replacement parts you choose to buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.
How we research
- Prices are real-world ranges drawn from dealers, locksmiths, and published sources, reviewed before they publish and dated so you can see how current they are.
- Key fob programming steps are rewritten from documented vehicle procedures — never invented or guessed.
- Product recommendations cite their sources, and we flag what we're unsure about rather than paper over it.
Get in touch
Spotted something out of date or wrong? Tell us — corrections are welcome and make the site better for the next person. Reach us on our contact page.
See our editorial policy for exactly how we research and disclose.