Need a transponder key cut and programmed in Perth? Car Key Rescue is a mobile auto locksmith. We come to you, cut a new transponder key and program its chip to your car on site. Vehicle keys start from $95 and there is no call-out fee. We have been in business since 2019 and hold WA licensed repairer number MRB8369.
Call 0433 933 223 or send us your car’s make, model and year for a quote.
What is a transponder key?
A transponder key is a car key with a small microchip inside the head. When you turn the key or press the start button, the chip sends a unique code to the car’s immobiliser. If the code matches, the engine starts. If it doesn’t, the car stays immobilised, even if the blade fits the ignition.
That is why a key copied at a hardware store often turns the barrel but won’t start the engine. The blade is right, but the chip has not been programmed to your car. Most cars on Australian roads today use a transponder chip key, a remote key with a chip, or a smart key.
Transponder chip key replacement
If your transponder key is lost, broken or no longer starts the car, we can replace it at your home, work or wherever the car is parked. A replacement covers two jobs:
- Cutting the blade so it turns the ignition and the door locks.
- Programming the chip so the immobiliser accepts the new key.
We supply, cut and program transponder keys, remote keys, smart keys and proximity keys for most makes. If you still have a working key, we can add a spare. If every key is lost, see our lost car key replacement service.
Car transponder key programming: how it works
- Identify the key. We check the make, model and year to confirm which chip and blade your car uses.
- Cut the key. We cut the blade to suit your locks and ignition.
- Program the chip. We connect our programming equipment to the car and register the new key with the immobiliser.
- Test everything. We check that the engine starts and that the locks and any remote buttons work before we leave.
How much does a transponder key cost in Perth?
Vehicle keys start from $95, with no call-out fee. The final price depends on the type of key (plain chip key, remote key or smart key) and on your car’s make and model. Call 0433 933 223 with your car details for an exact quote before we come out.
Transponder key, remote key or smart key?
- Transponder chip key: a normal metal key with a chip in the plastic head. No buttons.
- Remote key: a key with lock and unlock buttons. It usually has a transponder chip as well, so both the remote and the chip need programming.
- Smart or proximity key: stays in your pocket or bag. The car detects it and you press a button to start. See smart key vs proximity key.
Not sure which one you have? Call us and describe your key, and we will tell you.
Why Perth drivers call Car Key Rescue
- We come to you: a fully mobile service, so there is no need to tow the car to a dealer.
- No call-out fee, and vehicle keys from $95.
- Licensed: WA licensed repairer MRB8369, in business since 2019.
- Most makes: we cut and program keys, remotes, smart keys and proximity keys for most makes.
Transponder key FAQ
What is a transponder key?
It is a car key with a microchip in the head. The chip sends a code to the car’s immobiliser, and the engine only starts when the code matches.
How much does a transponder key cost?
Vehicle keys from Car Key Rescue start from $95 and there is no call-out fee. Your price depends on the key type and the car. Call 0433 933 223 for a quote.
Can you make a transponder key without the original?
Yes, for most makes. If all your keys are lost, we can cut and program a new key to the car. See lost car key replacement.
How long does transponder key programming take?
We cut and program the key at your car, so you don’t wait for a dealer booking. The time on site depends on the make and model. Ask us when you call and we will give you an idea for your car.
Will a cheap copied key start my car?
Usually not. A copied blade may turn the ignition, but the chip has to be programmed to your car before the engine will start.
For transponder key replacement and programming anywhere in Perth, call 0433 933 223 or contact us. You can also read our Google reviews or find us on Facebook.
