Car Key Cutting & Programming Service

Car Key Cutting & Programming in Rochester, NY

Need a spare car key, a copy of the one on your keyring, or a fob programmed to your vehicle? We cut and program car keys, transponder chip keys, key fobs, and push-to-start smart keys for most makes and models at all three Weiders stores, usually while you wait and usually for a lot less than the dealership charges.

If you're down to one key, call the store nearest you before you head over. We'll check that your blank is in stock and tell you what to bring.

What We Cut, Copy, and Program

• Car key copies and duplicates — copies of standard and chip keys made from your existing key
• New transponder chip keys — cut and programmed to match your vehicle's security system
• Car key fobs — cut and programmed for remote entry and locking
• Push-to-start smart keys and proximity fobs — programmed for keyless-entry, keyless-start vehicles
• Valet keys — limited-access keys for valet parking or loaner use
• Key renewal kits — restore a cracked or broken plastic key casing without replacing the whole key
• Key fob batteries — we stock the common fob batteries and install them for you (battery replacement)

Not sure whether we carry your key? Call ahead or stop in with your vehicle's year, make, model, and trim, and we'll confirm before you make the trip.

Types of Car Keys We Work With

Traditional keys. Found mostly on older vehicles. No programming needed, so they're quick and inexpensive to copy.

Transponder (chip) keys. These look like traditional keys but hold an embedded chip that has to be programmed to your specific vehicle before it will start the engine.

Key fobs and remote head keys. Common on newer vehicles. A fob combines the physical key with a remote transmitter for keyless entry and locking, so we cut the blade and program the transmitter.

Push-to-start smart keys and proximity fobs. If your car unlocks when the key is in your pocket and starts with a button instead of a turn, that's a proximity fob. There's usually no blade to cut, but the fob has to be programmed to your specific vehicle, and these take the longest of anything we do. We program them at all three stores.

How Car Key Cutting and Programming Works

1. Bring in your key or your vehicle information. Have the year, make, model, and trim ready so we can pull the right blank.
2. We cut the key. A duplicator lines your original up against the blank and cuts a matching copy.
3. We program it, if needed. Chip keys and fobs carry a transponder that has to be programmed to talk to your car. This step varies by vehicle and takes longer than a basic cut.
4. You leave with a working key. Basic keys are often ready in a few minutes. Fobs and chip keys take longer because of the programming.

All cutting and programming happens at the store, so plan to bring the key, and in some cases the vehicle, to whichever location is closest to you.

What a Car Key Costs

Price depends on the vehicle and on how much programming the key needs. These are the ranges most jobs fall into:

Ranges are wide because vehicles vary that much, so call the store nearest you with your year, make, model, and trim and we'll quote you before you drive over.

Our keys are almost always cheaper than the OEM key from the dealer, and in many cases a fraction of the price. They're just as reliable and just as durable.

Vehicles We Support

We cut and program keys for most domestic and import makes. Here are some of the popular brands and models. If you don't see your vehicle, call or stop in and we'll check availability.

Where to Get a Car Key Made Near You

Key cutting and programming is available at all three Weiders stores.

Brighton — 1800 Monroe Ave, Brighton, NY 14618 — (585) 270-6035 Closest for Rochester, Brighton, Pittsford, Henrietta, and Irondequoit.

Honeoye Falls — 166 W Main St, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 — (585) 412-2403 Closest for Honeoye Falls, Mendon, Rush, Lima, and West Bloomfield.

Fairport/Perinton — 585 Moseley Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 — (585) 302-2070 Closest for Fairport, Perinton, Penfield, Macedon, and Victor.