Mobile Automotive Locksmith · Melbourne & Geelong
Remote & Key-Fob Replacement
Remote and key-fob 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 remote and key-fob replacement?
Remote and key-fob replacement supplies a new remote or fob for your car, cuts the blade if there is one, and programs the remote to your vehicle so the buttons lock, unlock and start the car again. We come to you across Melbourne and Geelong, test the fault first, then supply and pair the right remote at your car in one visit.
We replace remote flip keys, separate key fobs and proximity smart keys. If the trouble is the chip inside rather than the buttons, that is a transponder key job, and if you want a paired backup we can also cut a spare or duplicate key.
A flat battery is a quick swap. A dead, cracked or lost remote needs a new unit supplied, cut and programmed, which is what this service covers.
Remote and key-fob problems we fix 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.
Buttons stopped working
Lock and unlock no longer respond even with a fresh battery. We test and replace the remote.
Cracked or water damaged fob
Dropped once too often or through the wash. We supply and pair a new remote at your car.
Lost remote or fob
No spare remote to fall back on. We supply, cut and program a replacement on site.
Smart key no longer detected
Push button start will not see the key. We diagnose and pair a replacement proximity key.
Extra remote for another driver
You want a second paired remote for the household. We cut and code one to your car.
Aftermarket remote to program
A remote bought online that needs pairing. We code compatible units to your vehicle where possible.
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 remotes and key fobs can we replace?
Remotes come in several forms and each pairs to the car a different way. We carry the units and diagnostic gear for the common makes, so your remote is supplied and coded in one mobile visit.
- Remote flip keys with a fold out blade
- Separate key fobs used alongside a metal key
- Proximity smart keys for push button start cars
- Transponder chips inside the remote paired to your immobiliser
- Emergency blades cut for smart key systems
How our mobile remote replacement works
- Call 0410 380 354 or send the callback form with your make, model, year and what the remote is doing
- We confirm the correct remote and quote the supply and programming
- Your locksmith drives to you, cuts any blade and pairs the remote at the car
- You test lock, unlock, boot and start yourself before we pack up
Supplied, cut and paired to your car
A remote is only useful once your car accepts it. We match the correct remote for your make and model, cut the emergency blade where the key has one, then pair the remote and any chip through the OBD port so every button works.
- Correct remote matched to your make, model and year
- Emergency blade cut to code where the key has one
- Remote and chip paired through the OBD diagnostic port
- Lost remotes deleted from the car for your security
- Proof of ownership checked on every job, 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 dealership for your remote
Most remotes a dealership would order in can be supplied and paired 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 remote is supplied, cut and paired on site in one visit
- You drive away the same day, no tow, no queue
What affects the cost of remote and key-fob replacement in Melbourne?
Every remote is quoted on the unit your car needs and whether a blade and chip are involved, not a flat figure. Tell us the make, model and year and we explain the job before we head out.
You get one clear price up front, with no call out surprises.
- Remote type: a basic fob differs from a flip key or proximity smart key
- Supply: the replacement unit your specific car needs
- Blade and chip: a cut blade or transponder pairing adds steps
- Make and year: some European models use encrypted remotes
- 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 remote and key-fob 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 with remotes and coding gear on board.
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 Remote & Key-Fob Replacement · Melbourne & Geelong
Need a car remote or key fob replaced 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
A missing remote, a cracked key-fob case, worn or dead buttons, or a remote that no longer locks the car. Tell us which functions still work.
The make, exact model, year, your Melbourne or Geelong suburb, and whether another key still works.
For most makes and models, yes. Give us the make, model and year and we will confirm and bring a matched remote.
Yes. We are fully mobile across Melbourne and Geelong and program the remote at your vehicle. Our Melbourne address is an office only.
Call 0410 380 354, email michael@ostanlock.com.au or use the form, and we will get straight back to you.