Automotive Locksmith & Key Services
Car lockouts, transponder key programming, key fobs & ignition service — we come to you, 24/7.
WHY CALL A LOCKSMITH INSTEAD OF YOUR DEALER?
Dealerships have a monopoly on key programming that keeps prices artificially high. When you lose a key or need a replacement, they quote $250–$800 because they assume you have no other option. You do.
Seatown Locksmith is one of the few South King County locksmiths with professional-grade key programming equipment — the same technology dealers use. We come to you, anywhere in King County, 24/7. Most jobs take 30–60 minutes on-site. We quote a firm price before we leave the shop.
| Service |
Dealership Estimate |
Seatown Locksmith |
| Basic transponder key cut & programmed |
$250–$450 |
$80–$180 |
| Smart key / proximity fob programmed |
$350–$600 |
$150–$280 |
| Car lockout opening |
$75–$150 + tow |
$65–$95 on-site |
| Ignition cylinder replacement |
$400–$900 |
$180–$380 |
| Wait time (on-site service) |
1–3 days (tow + appointment) |
30–90 min, 24/7 |
Prices vary by vehicle make, model, year, and key type. Call or text (206) 420-3426 for a firm quote specific to your vehicle.
HOW CAR KEY PROGRAMMING WORKS
Transponder keys contain a tiny chip that communicates with your car's immobilizer. When you insert the key, the car sends a signal to the chip — if the chip responds with the right code, the engine starts. If not, the car won't start even if the key fits the lock perfectly.
Programming binds a new chip to your vehicle's specific code. Here's how it goes:
- Call (206) 420-3426. Tell us your vehicle's year, make, model, and what you need. We'll give you a firm price on the phone.
- We come to you. Our technician arrives at your location — home, office, parking lot, wherever you're stuck — typically within 30–60 minutes.
- We cut and program the key on-site. Using professional key-cutting equipment and OBD programming tools, we create a fully working key. Most jobs take 20–45 minutes.
- Test and go. We test the key in the ignition and all locks before we leave. You pay only when the job is done to your satisfaction.
VEHICLES WE SERVICE
We program keys and fobs for virtually all makes and models, including most high-security and push-button-start vehicles. Here's a partial list:
Toyota / Lexus
Honda / Acura
Ford / Lincoln
Chevrolet / GMC
Dodge / Chrysler
Nissan / Infiniti
Hyundai / Kia
Subaru
Mazda
Volkswagen / Audi
BMW / MINI
Mercedes-Benz
Jeep / Ram
Tesla (entry only)
Most others — call us
Not sure if we can do your car? Call us. If we can't handle a rare or exotic vehicle, we'll tell you upfront so you're not waiting on a tech who can't finish the job.
We also service most motorcycles for key cutting and basic lockouts.
