Automotive ยท Provo, Utah
An automotive locksmith in Provo comes to your car, truck, or SUV and handles the lock and key work that would otherwise mean a tow to the dealer. We open locked vehicles, cut and program replacement keys and fobs, and repair ignition lock cylinders right where the vehicle is parked, for most makes and models. Call any hour and get a price before we drive out.
On a modern vehicle, the key, the door locks, and the engine computer work together, so most key problems need both cutting and programming. We bring the equipment for both to the vehicle.
Cars, pickups, SUVs, vans, and many motorcycles are covered.
Many key problems look like dealer jobs. Call a locksmith when:
Some problems belong to a mechanic instead: a dead battery, a bad starter, or a fault in the electrical ignition switch. If your description sounds like one of those, we say so on the phone.
Need automotive locksmith right now? We answer 24/7 and quote on the phone.
Call (801) 555-0142Three trades touch car keys and ignitions. Calling the right one first can save you a tow.
| Problem | Mobile locksmith | Dealer | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keys locked in the vehicle | Yes, at the vehicle | Rarely | No |
| Every key lost | Yes, for most makes and models | Yes, usually after a tow to the lot | No |
| Spare key or fob | Yes, at the vehicle | Yes, at the service department | No |
| Key will not turn in the ignition | Yes, key and cylinder work | Yes | Sometimes |
| Starter, battery, or electrical ignition switch | No | Yes | Yes |
The dealer is still the right call for warranty repairs and for the few late-model vehicles whose key systems only the factory can program. If yours is one of those, we tell you before anyone drives out.
The same problem can cost different amounts on different vehicles. The main factors:
Because the work happens at the vehicle, a trip charge is part of every mobile job. Fixr's 2025 locksmith cost guide lists trip fees of $25 to $100 nationally, separate from the work itself. That is a national figure, not our rate. We give you the exact price on the phone, trip included, before we come out.
Most Provo workers still get there by car. Census American Community Survey data shows 56.5% drive alone to work, while 10.2% walk and 5.1% take transit. The main routes are I-15, with exits 263 at University Avenue and 265 at Center Street, plus State Street and US-189, which climbs Provo Canyon toward Heber.
A key problem can stop a vehicle anywhere along those routes, and we come to it: a driveway in Pleasant View or Lakeview North, a stall near the BYU campus, a lot off State Street, or a pullout near the mouth of Provo Canyon. Our office sits on University Avenue downtown, so most of the city is a short drive away.
Why Choose Us
On site
A car with no working key cannot drive itself to a shop, and a tow to the dealer adds a bill before the repair even starts. We bring key cutting and programming equipment to the vehicle, so lockouts, new keys, fobs, and ignition cylinders are handled in the driveway or parking lot where it sits. For most makes and models, you drive away from the spot you called from.
1 call
A car that will not start with the key in your hand could have a dead fob battery, an unprogrammed chip, or a worn ignition cylinder. Those are three different fixes, and a parts store, the dealer, and a mechanic might each handle one piece. We work out which it is at the vehicle and handle the lock and key side of all three in the same visit.
24/7
Keys go missing after the stores close too: after a late shift, a concert, or a long hike. We answer around the clock, every day of the year including holidays, and a person picks up. You get a price on the phone and a realistic idea of when we can reach you, based on where the vehicle is in Provo.
Our Promise
Locksmithing runs on trust. These are the commitments you can hold us to on every call, from a 2 a.m. lockout to a full office rekey.
We quote on the phone, then confirm the total on site before any work begins. If the job turns out to be different than described, you approve the new number before we continue.
We confirm you live at the address or own the vehicle before we open anything. It takes about a minute, and it is the same check that protects your home from someone else claiming to be you.
We pick, bypass, or decode before we ever consider drilling. If a lock truly has to be drilled, we explain why and get your OK first, and we can replace it on the spot.
Nights, weekends, and holidays use the same phone number. You get a person, a price, and an arrival estimate, not a voicemail box.
FAQ
For lockouts, lost keys, spare keys, fobs, and ignitions that will not turn, a mobile locksmith can usually do the work where the vehicle sits, which skips the tow entirely. A tow to the dealer makes sense for warranty repairs and for the few vehicles whose key systems only the factory can program.
A photo ID plus a registration or title showing the same name. If the documents are locked inside, we open the vehicle and check them before doing anything else. If the car is registered to a parent or an employer, tell us when you call so we can explain what we need.
Yes. Pickups, SUVs, vans, and cars use the same kinds of keys and immobilizers, so we handle them the same way. Many motorcycles take a plain cut key or a chip key we can make. Some bikes with factory immobilizers need dealer equipment, and we will tell you on the phone if yours does.
For a lockout, usually, with your rental agreement and ID. Check the rental terms first, since many rental companies include roadside assistance and may want you to use it. A new key for a rental is different: the rental company owns the car, so it has to authorize the key before we cut or program one.
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