Every service, sorted by the problem you actually have
Nobody searches for a "transponder immobilizer reflash". They search for "my key will not start my car". These pages are organized the second way.
Or send a service request online if you cannot call right now.
Not sure what you need? Start here.
Answer in plain words. This points you to the right service in about ten seconds.
What are you locked out of, or what key is missing?
What happened with the vehicle?
- My keys are locked inside You can see them, you just cannot reach them
- Every key is lost No spare anywhere, nothing to copy from
- I have a key but the car will not start It turns, or the car sees it, but the engine will not start
- My fob buttons stopped working Locks and unlocks no longer respond
- I want a spare before something goes wrong I still have a working key
- My key broke Snapped, worn down, or stuck
What happened at the property?
You need a business lockout
Commercial doors use different hardware from a house, and authorization has to be checked before the door is opened. Have proof that you are entitled to access the premises ready.
- Say whether the door is glass framed or solid.
- Have proof of your authority to enter, such as a lease or business documents.
You need a vehicle lockout
This is entry only. No key is cut and nothing is programmed, so it is the simplest and quickest of the vehicle jobs.
- Have your registration or title plus a photo ID ready.
- Send the garage level and row, or the lot name, so the vehicle is found straight away.
You need all keys lost service
With no key left to copy, a new key is made from the vehicle itself and then programmed to the immobilizer. This is a longer job than a simple duplicate, and it needs proof of ownership without exception.
- Have the year, make, and model ready.
- Have your registration or title and a matching photo ID.
- Say whether the vehicle is drivable and where exactly it is parked.
You most likely need key programming or a key diagnosis
A key that turns but will not start the engine usually means the immobilizer is not recognizing it. That is a programming or transponder problem rather than a cut key problem.
- Say whether a security or immobilizer light is showing on the dash.
- Bring any spare key to the appointment, because it makes the diagnosis faster.
You may need a fob battery, reprogramming, or a replacement fob
Buttons that stopped responding are very often a dead coin cell battery rather than a failed fob. That is worth ruling out before anything is replaced.
- Say whether the fob does nothing at all or only works very close to the vehicle.
- Mention if the vehicle has been standing unused, because that changes the likely cause.
You need a spare or duplicate key
This is the cheapest time to solve a key problem, because a working key already exists to copy from. Once every key is gone the job becomes considerably more involved.
- Bring the working key so it can be copied and programmed.
- Have the year, make, and model ready.
You need broken key help and probably a replacement key
A key that snapped or wore down needs a new key made. If part of it is stuck in the lock or the ignition, say so clearly, because that changes what is involved.
- Say whether part of the key is still stuck in the lock or the ignition.
- Do not force the remaining piece, it can make the job harder.
You need a home or apartment lockout
The aim is entry without damaging your door or your lock. Proof that you live there is required before any door is opened.
- Have ID plus something linking you to the address, such as a lease or addressed mail.
- Say which door is locked and whether the deadbolt is thrown.
You should rekey your locks so the lost keys stop working
Lost keys are a security problem, not just an access problem. Rekeying keeps your existing hardware and makes every lost key stop working.
- Count your exterior cylinders, because price scales with cylinders and not doors.
- Decide whether you want everything on one key.
You should rekey the locks in your new home
You cannot know how many keys were handed out before you arrived. Rekeying is the standard first move in a new home and it is usually cheaper than replacing hardware.
- Include the garage entry door and any side or basement doors.
- Ask about bringing every exterior door onto one key.
You most likely need a lock change
When hardware is worn, damaged, or obsolete, replacing it is often the better value than repairing it. If the lock is still sound, rekeying may be all you need.
- Note the brand on the lock face if you can see one.
- Say whether the door itself sticks, because that can be the real problem.
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- Upfront quote and ETABefore anyone is dispatched
- Pay after the workOnly once the job is done
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What Dante Key Replacement does
Dante Key Replacement is a mobile locksmith service covering Eastern Connecticut. The vehicle side handles car key replacement, all keys lost, key fobs, transponder and smart keys, programming, spare keys, and vehicle lockouts. The property side handles house, apartment, condo, garage, and business lockouts, plus rekeying and lock changes. We travel to the vehicle or the property in every case.
- 12 core services, each with its own page explaining what it involves and what it needs from you.
- Confirmed before dispatch. If a job cannot be completed, you are told before anyone drives out.
- Accountable service. Learn more about our locksmith business, our equipment, and how every job is run.
Car keys, fobs, and vehicle lockouts
Seven services that cover almost every way a vehicle key situation goes wrong.
Car Key Replacement
A new working key or fob made for your vehicle, cut and programmed where the vehicle sits.
- “I need a new car key”
- “My only key broke”
- “I need a replacement key made”
Lost Car Keys and All Keys Lost
Every key is gone and there is no spare. A new key is made from the vehicle rather than copied.
- “I lost my only car key”
- “All my car keys are lost”
- “I have no spare key”
Key Fob Replacement
A replacement remote or proximity fob, programmed to your vehicle and tested before it is handed over.
- “I lost my key fob”
- “My fob buttons stopped working”
- “I need a replacement remote”
Car Key and Key Fob Programming
Pairing a key or fob to your vehicle so the immobilizer accepts it and the remote functions work.
- “My key turns but the car will not start”
- “I bought a key online and need it programmed”
- “My fob needs reprogramming”
Transponder, Smart, and Push to Start Keys
Chipped keys, proximity smart keys, and push to start systems, explained and replaced.
- “I need a chip key”
- “I need a smart key”
- “My push to start key is lost”
Spare, Duplicate, Broken, and Ignition Keys
A second key made before you need one, plus broken key and ignition key situations.
- “I want a spare car key”
- “I need a duplicate key”
- “My key broke off in the ignition”
Ignition Repair
A worn ignition cylinder that will no longer turn to the on position, repaired at the vehicle.
- “My key will not turn in the ignition”
- “My key is stuck in the ignition”
- “I have to jiggle the key to start it”
Vehicle Lockout Service
Entry to a car, truck, SUV, van, camper, or RV when the keys are locked inside or in the trunk.
- “I locked my keys in the car”
- “I am locked out of my car”
- “My keys are in the trunk”
Lockouts, rekeying, and lock changes
Home Lockout, Rekey and Lock Change Services, plus commercial doors.
Home and Apartment Lockout
Entry to a house, apartment, condo, garage, or interior door without damaging the door.
- “I am locked out of my house”
- “I am locked out of my apartment”
- “I lost my house keys”
Business and Storefront Lockout
Entry to an office, storefront, or commercial door, with authorization checked first.
- “I am locked out of my business”
- “I am locked out of the office”
- “The storefront will not open”
Rekey Locks
Your existing locks keep working but every old key stops. The usual answer after a move or a lost key.
- “I need my locks rekeyed”
- “I just moved in”
- “Someone still has a key to my house”
Lock Change and Replacement
New hardware installed when the existing lock is worn, damaged, obsolete, or not secure enough.
- “I need my locks changed”
- “My lock is broken”
- “I want new deadbolts”
Specialty services, answered yes or no
Every specialty service below has been asked and answered directly. Nothing here is left vague. A yes means it is handled like any other job. A no means exactly that, so you are never sent on a wasted call out.
| Situation | Status | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition repair and ignition key service | Offered | Describe the situation in your request and it will be handled like any other job. |
| Broken key extraction | Offered | Describe the situation in your request and it will be handled like any other job. |
| Trunk lockout | Offered | Describe the situation in your request and it will be handled like any other job. |
| Keypad and electronic lock lockout | Offered | Describe the situation in your request and it will be handled like any other job. |
| Camper and RV lockout | Offered | Describe the situation in your request and it will be handled like any other job. |
| Mailbox lockout | Offered | Describe the situation in your request and it will be handled like any other job. |
| Storage unit lockout | Offered | Describe the situation in your request and it will be handled like any other job. |
| Motorcycle lockout | Not offered | Confirmed as not offered, so you are not sent on a wasted call out. A specialist in that work is the right route. |
| Safe opening | Not offered | Confirmed as not offered, so you are not sent on a wasted call out. A specialist in that work is the right route. |
| High security hardware | Not offered | Confirmed as not offered, so you are not sent on a wasted call out. A specialist in that work is the right route. |
Why this table exists
Most locksmith websites list every service anyone might search for and sort it out on arrival. That is how people end up paying a call out fee for a job that was never going to be completed. This table is the alternative.
The details that decide every job
Two facts change a key job more than anything else: what you are locked out of, and whether any working key still exists.
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Tell us about the job
The year, make, and model, whether any working key is left, and where the vehicle is parked.
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Get your quote and ETA upfront
You hear the price for your exact vehicle or lock, and when to expect us, before anyone is dispatched.
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Pay when the work is done
Nothing is paid up front. You pay once the job is finished and tested. Card, tap to pay, and cash are all accepted.
What changes the price
- Key type
- A basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key, and a proximity smart key are different parts with different costs.
- Programming needs
- Some vehicles accept a new key with on board programming. Others require a diagnostic tool and a security access process that takes longer.
- How many keys are lost
- Replacing a spare while you still hold a working key is a shorter job than an all keys lost situation, which needs the key cut from the vehicle code and the system reprogrammed.
- Vehicle security level
- Some manufacturers hold key data behind a secure gateway or a waiting period. That changes the time and the equipment required.
- Location and access
- A vehicle in an open driveway is quicker to work on than one in a tight garage bay or a lot that limits access.
Have this ready before you request service
Every item below either speeds the job up or decides whether it can be done at all. Having them ready at the start avoids a second trip.
- The year, make, and model of the vehicle.
- Whether you have any working key or fob left.
- The exact location of the vehicle, including a lot, level, or row if it is in a garage.
- Registration or title in your name, plus a photo ID that matches it.
- Whether the vehicle is drivable and whether it is blocked in.
Have this ready before you request service
Every item below either speeds the job up or decides whether it can be done at all. Having them ready at the start avoids a second trip.
- The full address, including a unit or an apartment number.
- Whether you own the property or rent it.
- Proof that you live there or own it, such as a lease, a deed, or mail with your name, plus a photo ID.
- Which door is locked and what type of lock it uses.
- Whether anyone else needs to approve the work, such as a landlord or a property manager.
Questions about these services
Use the situation router at the top of this page. Describe what happened in plain words and it points you to the right service in about ten seconds. You do not need to know any locksmith terminology to use it.
If nothing matches, send a request describing the situation in your own words. Getting routed correctly is our job, not yours.
Because search demand does not prove that a business performs a service. Plenty of locksmith sites list every service anyone might search for, then work it out on arrival. That is how people end up paying a call out fee for a job that was never going to finish.
Motorcycle lockouts, safe opening, and high security hardware are named here as not offered so you can rule us out in five seconds instead of after a wasted visit.
Yes. The vehicle side covers car key replacement, all keys lost, key fobs, transponder and smart keys, programming, spare keys, and vehicle lockouts. The property side covers house, apartment, condo, garage, and business lockouts, plus rekeying and lock changes.
Both are mobile, so the work happens at the vehicle or the property rather than at a shop.
No. We are open Monday to Friday 6:00am to 9:00pm and Saturday 6:00am to 11:00am, and closed on Sunday.
Outside these hours, emergency jobs are taken case by case and are not guaranteed. Call to confirm.
Describe the situation and get routed correctly
You do not have to pick the right service name. Say what happened and we work out what it actually needs.
Or send a service request online if you cannot call right now.
Call or text with the vehicle or the property, the exact location, and what happened. You get an upfront quote and an arrival estimate before anyone is dispatched, and you pay only after the work is done.
Opening hours
HoursMonday to Friday 6:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday 6:00am to 11:00am
- Monday to Friday 6:00am to 9:00pm
- Saturday 6:00am to 11:00am
- Sunday Closed
Outside these hours, emergency jobs are taken case by case and are not guaranteed. Call to confirm.
Payment: Card, tap to pay, or cash, taken once the work is done.