Mobile Automotive Locksmith · Melbourne & Geelong
Car Key Replacement in Melbourne
Mobile car key replacement for most makes and models across Melbourne and Geelong. We come to you.
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Tell us your vehicle and what has happened, and we will call you straight back.
What is car key replacement?
Car key replacement is a mobile service that cuts and programs a brand new key for your car when the original is lost, stolen, broken or no longer starts the vehicle. We come to your car anywhere in Melbourne or Geelong, cut the new key on site and program it to your immobiliser, so you are driving again in a single visit.
We replace every common key type, from a simple mechanical key to a transponder chip key, a proximity smart key or a coded remote key fob. If every key is gone, tell us at the start, as an all keys lost job is set up differently from copying a spare. Our lost car keys service covers that situation.
Replacement or a spare? Choose replacement when the original is missing, damaged or unusable. If a working key is still in your hand, a spare or duplicate key is usually the faster, cheaper option. Not sure? Tell us what happened in plain language and we will point you the right way.
Car key situations we replace every week
Real calls from Melbourne and Geelong drivers. If one of these sounds like your day, we can cut a new key at your car.
Lost the only car key
No spare, no backup, car stuck where you parked it. We make a brand new key from scratch and program it to the immobiliser at the car.
Key snapped in the lock or ignition
We extract the broken blade, cut a fresh key to code and check the lock turns smoothly before we leave.
Chip key no longer starts the car
The security light flashes and the engine will not turn over. We diagnose the transponder and program a key your immobiliser accepts.
Smart key damaged or dead
Proximity key through the washing machine or dropped one time too many. We supply and pair a replacement smart key at your vehicle.
Key worn smooth over the years
An old key that needs a wiggle to turn will fail soon. We cut a crisp new key to factory code, not a copy of the worn one.
Bought a car with one key
Second hand car, single key in the glovebox. We make the replacement before losing it becomes an emergency.
Mobile Service · Melbourne & Geelong
Why choose Ostan Locksmiths?
- Fully mobile: we come to your car or motorcycle anywhere across Melbourne and Geelong
- Licensed and insured technicians you can trust with your vehicle and keys
- Fast response: tell us your location and what happened, and we head your way
- Full car key service: replacement, lost keys, spares, cutting, programming, remotes and lockouts
- Motorcycle keys cut and replaced for most makes and models
Call 0410 380 354 to tell us about your vehicle, or send the form and we will get straight back to you.
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Which types of car keys can we replace?
Modern cars use several very different key systems, and each needs its own blank, cutting method and programming steps. Our van carries the gear for all of them, so one visit covers the lot.
- Mechanical and edge cut keys for older vehicles
- Transponder chip keys paired to your immobiliser
- Remote flip keys and separate key fobs
- Proximity smart keys with push button start
- Laser cut sidewinder keys for European and newer cars
How our mobile car key replacement works
- Call 0410 380 354 or send the callback form with your make, model, year and what happened to the key
- We confirm the right key type for your car and give you a clear quote
- Your locksmith drives to you, cuts the new key at the car and programs it to the immobiliser
- You test the doors, boot, ignition and remote yourself before we pack up
Cut to code and programmed to your immobiliser
A replacement car key is more than a piece of metal. We retrieve the factory key code for your vehicle from the VIN, or decode it from the door lock, cut the new blade to that exact specification, then program the transponder chip through the OBD port so the immobiliser accepts it as an original.
- Key code worked out from your VIN or decoded from the lock
- Blade cut to factory specification, never traced from a worn copy
- Transponder and remote paired through the OBD diagnostic port
- Lost and stolen keys deleted from the immobiliser for your security
- Proof of ownership checked on every replacement, licence and rego
Which cars can we cut keys for?
We work with popular makes across Melbourne and Geelong, including BMW, Fiat, Ford, Holden, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi and Toyota. Have these details handy when you call:
Make and model: the exact model, not just the manufacturer.
Year of manufacture: different years can use different key systems.
Current key situation: all keys lost, one working key left, a damaged key, or a faulty remote.
Location: your Melbourne or Geelong suburb and a safe place to meet.
Key photos: if a key remains, a clear photo helps.
With those details we will confirm the right service and head your way. If your make is not listed, get in touch anyway.
Cut & Programmed On Site
Brands We Service
Ostan Locksmiths cuts and programs car keys for popular makes across Melbourne and Geelong. Modern vehicles use different key systems, from transponder keys to proximity smart keys, so have your make, model and year ready when you call.
Not sure if we can help? Pick your make from the list, then call 0410 380 354 or send an enquiry. If your make is not listed, get in touch and we will let you know how we can help.
Skip the tow, skip the dealership wait
Most replacement keys that end up at a dealership can be cut and programmed right at your car.
The dealership route
- Arrange and pay for a tow to the dealership
- Wait days while a replacement key is ordered in
- Make a second trip to collect the car
The Ostan mobile way
- We drive to your car anywhere in Melbourne or Geelong
- The new key is cut and programmed on site in one visit
- You drive away the same day, no tow, no queue
What affects the cost of car key replacement in Melbourne?
Every quote is based on the key system in your car, not a flat guess. Tell us your make, model and year and we will explain exactly what the job involves before anyone is on the road.
You get one clear price up front, with no call out surprises.
- Key type: a mechanical key is simpler than a transponder key, remote fob or proximity smart key
- Key situation: copying a working key is a smaller job than an all keys lost replacement
- Make and year: some European models use encrypted keys that need extra programming steps
- Key blank availability: common blanks travel in the van, rare ones may need to be ordered
- Location: the quote covers the full mobile visit to your Melbourne or Geelong suburb
What to check before you call
A few quick checks make the visit faster and keep the cost down.
- Search first: bags, pockets, the seat gap and the jacket you wore yesterday
- Note your make, model and year, and whether any key still works
- Check the old key for a bent blade, cracked case or dead buttons
- Know the suburb and the exact spot where the car is parked
- Have your rego or VIN handy for the key compatibility check
We Provide These Services In Melbourne
- Car key replacement
- Lost car key replacement
- Spare and duplicate car keys
- Combined car key cutting and programming
- Remote and key-fob replacement
- Mobile vehicle lockout assistance
- Motorcycle key replacement
- Motorcycle key cutting
Availability depends on the vehicle make, model, year and key system.
Areas We Service
Mobile car key replacement across Melbourne and Geelong. From the inner city to the outer suburbs, along the M1, M80 and EastLink corridors, we come to your car. No tow truck, no dealership queue.
Melbourne
Car key replacement in these popular suburbs and everywhere in between.
Geelong & Bellarine
Our Geelong team covers the city, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.
- Geelong CBD
- Geelong West
- Newtown
- Belmont
- Highton
- Lara
- Waurn Ponds
- Leopold
Mobile Car Key Replacement · Melbourne & Geelong
Need a replacement car key today?
Speak directly with a mobile automotive locksmith now. We come to you anywhere in Melbourne or Geelong, cut the new key at your car and program it on the spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
The price depends on your key system, so we quote each job individually rather than giving a flat figure. The main factors are the key type, whether a mechanical key, transponder key, remote fob or proximity smart key, whether any working key remains, your vehicle make and year, and the suburb where the car is parked. Call 0410 380 354 with your make, model and year and you will get one clear price for the full mobile visit before we head your way.
In most cases, yes. Tell us all keys are lost and give us the exact make, model and year, and we can create a brand new key on site. Have your ID and proof of ownership ready.
The make, exact model, year, your Melbourne or Geelong suburb, and a short description of the key situation. If a key remains, tell us what still works and send a photo if we ask.
Yes. We are fully mobile across Melbourne and Geelong and cut and program your key at the vehicle. Our Melbourne address is an office only.
Get a replacement when the original is lost, damaged or unusable. Ask for a spare or duplicate when you still have a working key and want a backup.