ALEXLocksmith & Car Keys Open 24/7(516) 837-5542

Car key replacement in Nassau County, NY

Lost every key, need a spare, or your key fob stopped working? Alex comes to your car anywhere in Nassau County, Long Island, cuts the new key and programs it on the spot. Day or night.

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  • Open 24/7Usually there in 15–35 min
  • Made at your carNo tow, no dealer wait
  • 3-month warrantyOn every key
  • Pay after the jobCash, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App
New BMW key held in front of the steering wheel after car key replacement in Nassau County, NY
A new BMW key, cut and programmed at the customer's car.
Jaguar smart key made after all keys were lost

Lost car keys, no spare

Losing your only key is the most common call Alex gets, and it doesn't mean a tow to the dealer. Alex makes a brand-new key at your car, in your driveway, a mall lot or at the train station, and programs it so the car starts.

In most cars the lost keys can also be removed from the car's memory, so they won't start it if someone finds them. The metal blade of a lost key may still unlock the door.

  • New key made without the original
  • Smart keys, push-to-start fobs, remote keys and transponder keys
  • Lost keys disabled from starting the car, in most models
Lost your keys? Call (516) 837-5542
Three new Chevrolet Tahoe key fobs made as spare keys

Spare car keys

Down to one key? A spare costs far less than replacing every key later. Alex copies your key and programs the new one to the car in the same visit.

  • Works like the original: remote and push-to-start
  • Tested with you before you pay
Get a spare key
Toyota smart key being programmed with a key programming tool inside the car

Key fob programming

"Key not detected," dead buttons or a cracked fob? Alex programs a new fob or smart key to your car on site with professional programming tools.

  • Push-to-start and keyless entry
  • Remote head keys and flip keys
Fix my key fob
Lishi lock pick tool in a car door lock during a car lockout on Long Island

Car lockout

Keys on the seat or in the trunk? Alex opens the car with professional lockout tools, using non-destructive entry first to protect the door, paint and window seals. If anything else is needed, he explains it before doing it.

  • Cars, SUVs and pickup trucks
  • Usually the fastest call of the day
I'm locked out

Lost your car keys? Do this now

Three steps that save time and money, from the calls Alex gets every week.

  1. Check for the key onceOther jackets and bags, the last store you were in, and the car itself. Look through the windows: keys are often on a seat or in the ignition.
  2. Gather your car detailsYear, make and model, and the VIN (bottom of the windshield, driver's side). Have your ID and registration or title ready. If they're locked in the car, Alex opens it first.
  3. Call Alex, don't towYou get the exact price on the phone and Alex usually arrives in 15–35 minutes. If the keys might be stolen, say so: in most models they can be disabled so they can't start the car.
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Alex, mobile locksmith and car key technician in Nassau County
Computerized key cutting machine in a mobile locksmith van

Meet Alex, and the key shop that comes to you

Alex's van carries a computerized key-cutting machine, key programming tools and a stock of key blanks and fobs. That's why the whole job happens at your car instead of a counter across town.

Alex is licensed and insured, with 13 years of experience with car keys and locks. When you call, you talk to Alex, and Alex is the one who shows up.

How a new car key is made

What actually happens at your car, start to finish.

  1. Ownership checkAlex checks your ID against the registration or title before any key is made.
  2. The key codeThe cut of your key comes from the car: from the VIN, or by reading the door lock with a decoder tool.
  3. Cutting the bladeThe metal blade is cut on the computerized key machine in the van, to the exact code.
  4. Programming the chipA programming tool connects to the car so it recognizes the new key and its remote buttons.
  5. Disabling lost keysIn most models, keys that were lost or stolen are removed from the car's memory so they can't start it. The metal blade may still open the door.
  6. Testing with youStart, lock, unlock and trunk. You pay only once everything works.

Which car key do you have?

Not sure? Text Alex a photo of your key (or the one you lost) and he'll tell you what you need.

Lexus push-to-start smart key
Smart keyFor push-to-start cars. Stays in your pocket.
Toyota remote head key with lock buttons
Remote head keyA metal key with lock buttons built in.
Ford flip key with folding blade
Flip keyThe blade folds into the remote.
Car key with a plain plastic head and a chip inside
Transponder keyLooks plain, but a chip inside starts the car.

Alex vs. the dealer

Same result, a working key. Very different day.

CompareAlexThe dealer
WhereAt your car, wherever it isAt the dealership. If every key is lost, the car usually has to be towed there
When24/7, usually there in 15–35 minService hours, often by appointment
PriceAlways less than the dealer, quoted on the phoneDealer pricing, plus the tow
PayingAfter the job is done and testedVaries
Warranty3 months on every keyVaries

Car keys for almost every make

Almost every make, year and model, with a specialty in German and European cars.

German & European

  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Audi
  • Volkswagen
  • Porsche
  • Land Rover
  • Range Rover
  • Jaguar
  • Volvo
  • Mini

Alex's specialty. Dealers charge the most for these keys. European car keys

Japanese & Korean

  • Toyota
  • Lexus
  • Honda
  • Acura
  • Nissan
  • Infiniti
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Subaru
  • Mazda

American

  • Ford
  • Lincoln
  • Chevrolet
  • GMC
  • Cadillac
  • Buick
  • Jeep
  • Dodge
  • Chrysler
  • Ram

Recent car keys

Real keys Alex has made for customers' cars.

New Lincoln key at the steering wheel
Lincoln
New key for a Ford work truck
Ford work truck
New Buick flip key at the steering wheel
Buick
New Jeep smart key at the steering wheel
Jeep
New Lexus key at the steering wheel
Lexus

Car key replacement across Nassau County

Based in Valley Stream. Alex covers all of Nassau County, Long Island, and just over the line in Queens.

Car key questions

Can a locksmith make a car key without the original?

Yes. When every key is lost, Alex makes a new key at your car and programs it to the car. You don't need the old key or a tow to the dealer.

How much does car key replacement cost?

It depends on the key type, the car and whether you still have a working key. Call or text the year, make and model for a free, exact quote before Alex drives over. It's always less than the dealer.

Can you make a car key at night or on the weekend?

Yes. Alex works 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, and usually arrives in 15–35 minutes in Nassau County.

What do I need to show?

A photo ID and the registration or title for the car. Alex has to confirm the car is yours before making a key.

Do you work on BMW, Mercedes and other European cars?

Yes. German and European cars are Alex's specialty, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo and Mini.

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Is it cheaper than the dealer?

Yes, always. You also skip the tow and the wait for a service appointment.

Can Costco, Walmart or Home Depot make my car key?

Store kiosks can usually only copy a key you still have, and many can't program smart keys or push-to-start fobs. If every key is lost, you need a locksmith or the dealer.

Is there a warranty on a new car key?

Yes. Every key comes with a 3-month warranty.

Need a car key now?

24/7 mobile car key replacement in Nassau County. Call any time, day or night.

(516) 837-5542

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