Can I buy car key blanks and remotes from online?

Online sellers on Amazon and eBay have been selling key blanks, remotes, flip keys, and smart keys to customers for years. You can find key blanks and key fobs for almost all car makes and models online. A lot of these sellers are trustworthy and sell good quality car keys, but you need to make sure you read the description. There are a lot of sellers that only sell the shell for the key fob without the chip so you can replace your broken key fob shell. However make sure you are reading the description and not buying a shell expecting that it can get programmed. Another good thing to do is to email the seller directly and ask them about the key you need and they usually respond quickly to answer any question!

Are keys bought from eBay or Amazon programmable to my car?

Amazon has a specific search bar that you can enter the year, make, and model of your car and it will show you all the sellers that sell keys for your car. This makes the process of ordering keys online easy. Once the keys arrives in good shape it can be cut and programmed for your car. As long as you read the description and order the keys that are compatible with your vehicle then there will be no problem with cutting or programming the key. Also keep in mind that if you only need a remote or only need the key without the remote then you will be able to purchase them separately. However if you need the key and the remote then it’s always a good idea to buy them as a combo because it will be cheaper.

Can a car dealer cut and programs key I purchased online?

There are some dealers that will agree to cut and program keys that you have purchased online, but they will not give you any warranty on how long that key will last you since its not their product. Often times you will find out that car dealers will refuse to programming keys that the customer brings in. This is mainly due to the fact that they do not know the quality of the key and they cannot guarantee that the key will work once programmed. Therefore it could be a waste of time for them to even try to program a key that has a risk of not working.

Can a locksmith cut and program keys I bought online?

Locksmiths would gladly cut and program a key that you have purchased online under the condition that they will not give any warranty on the key fob itself. This does not mean that they will charge you the full price if the key ends up not working on the car, it simply means that if the key stops working in couple of weeks then they will not replace it since it was not a key that they provided you. There are also cases where the key that you purchased is not compatible with your vehicle and the locksmith will tell you that. If this happens to you then don’t worry because your local locksmith will have a key that will work and they can use their key instead. The price will not go up by much because a locksmith usually charges $20 – $30 for a standard key or key fob. The price of the key fob will change depending on the car you have, but it’s safe to say that smart keys for luxury cars will cost more purchase compared to the standard car keys. Overall it’s not end of the world if you purchased the wrong key because you can return it and the locksmith will charge you around the same price that you for the fob online in order to use the fob provided by the locksmith.

Is it worth to buy keys online instead of getting it from dealer or locksmith?

The answer to this question depends on your knowledge of car keys and if you have priced checked with your local dealer or locksmith. Dealers and locksmith do not sell the key fobs as a part, but they have these parts in stock that they can use in order to complete the job. We would highly recommend that you call your local locksmith and get a price to program a new key when you bring in the key fob yourself vs. when the locksmith uses one of their key fobs. Often times you will see that the price difference will be too close to go through the hassle of online ordering and taking the risk. It will also depend on how much time you have on your hands because if you have lost all your keys then you would want to get the keys made as soon as possible. Amazon and eBay deliveries could take anywhere from 2 – 14 days which might not workout in emergency situations. If you are just looking to get spare keys made and see a deal online that’s going to save you money then you can definitely order online.