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Broken Car Key Repair πŸ”‘

Cracked, snapped, or unresponsive car key in Melbourne? SMS53 Locksmiths repairs or replaces broken car keys on-site. Call for a fast quote.

Is your car key broken or falling apart?

To what we have seen working in this trade, we have got cases like blade has worn down or snapped from the remote, the fob casing has cracked, or the buttons have stopped responding. SMS53 Locksmith can get you sorted without going to a locksmith shop.

Common broken key problems we handle

  • Key blade snapped out of remote, common with most makes such as Toyota, Holden and Nissan.
  • Buttons pad worn out and can’t use remote buttons for central locking, common with most models of Kia and Hyundai.
  • Remote casing is broken and cannot use the key with ease to turn on the ignition, very common with Mitsubishi, Mazda, Honda and Ford.

NOT SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT SERVICE?

If your key still exists but isn’t working properly such as if it’s damaged, unresponsive, or acting up, you’re in the right place. If you’ve lost your only key completely and don’t have a spare, our Lost Car Keys page is what you need instead. And if your key works fine but you just want a backup for peace of mind, head over to our Spare Car Keys page.

How we fix or replace a broken car key

It’s simple β€” just call us and explain the damage. Also, send us a photo of your remote or key to our mobile number. Then we will advise whether a repair or a full replacement is required, and give you an upfront price before anything happens. We will come to your address and repair the fob or cut and programs a new key on the spot. Before we leave, we test everything with you to make sure it’s working properly.

What does it cost?

Cost depends on whether your key needs a repair or a full replacement, plus your vehicle’s make and model. See our pricing or call for an upfront quote.

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Why choose us?

Unmatched Speed and Expertise

SMS53 Locksmith sets the benchmark, with our quick response times, vast automotive locksmith knowledge, and ability to take you back on the road as soon as possible.

Dedicated to Your Car's Safety

In addition to having extensive training, we are devoted to improving your safety.

Trusted by Many customers

We are the best option for anyone in need of a key to go on road because of our commitment, which is demonstrated by the excellent customer reviews we have on Google.

Contact Us Today !

Are your keys missing and you’re stuck? To schedule a visit and get back on the road quickly, give us a call right now or use our handy quote form.

Broken car key FAQs

It depends on the damage. A cracked fob casing, dead battery, or unresponsive buttons can often be repaired on their own. If the metal blade itself has snapped or worn down, we’ll usually cut and program a full replacement key, since a damaged blade isn’t safe to keep using.

Often, yes. In many cases we can repair or replace the button panel without cutting a whole new key.

Yes, we can replace the battery in most remote and smart key fobs on-site.

If the key blade itself has broken, we’ll cut and program a new replacement key on-site β€” a snapped blade generally can’t be safely reused.

Broken key repair is for when you still have your key or its pieces, but it’s damaged or not working properly. Lost key replacement is for when you no longer have any working key at all β€” see our Lost Car Key Replacement page.

Yes, for security we’ll confirm ownership details such as your VIN, registration papers, or photo ID before cutting or programming any key.