Smart Key & Key Fob Replacement Push-to-Start, Proximity, PEPS
Mobile smart key and proximity fob replacement for 2014 to 2024 vehicles. Camry, Accord, F-150 PEPS, Silverado, Altima, Sonata, plus European luxury (Mercedes, BMW, Range Rover, Audi, Porsche). NASTF VSP authorized. 40 to 60% less than the dealer.
Licensed: FL + GA
Two registered entities
15,000+ jobs completed
Same Day Solutions
Rapid Mobile Dispatch
27-min avg arrival
NASTF VSP
Vehicle Security Professional
9-sec avg phone answer
ALOA Member
Pro Certified Technicians
25 technicians on rotation
Smart keys are not regular keys. They are computers with batteries.
Pairing a smart fob to a 2014+ vehicle needs OEM data and PEPS-aware diagnostic tools. We carry both. The dealer does the same thing for 2x the price plus a tow.
How smart keys talk to the car you drive
Smart keys (also called proximity keys, PEPS fobs, or push-to-start fobs) communicate wirelessly with your vehicle's PEPS module (Passive Entry Passive Start). When you walk up with the fob in your pocket, the car wakes up and lets you unlock by touch. Sit down, push the brake, push the start button, and the engine cranks. No metal key turning required.
Programming a smart fob is digital, not mechanical. The fob's unique transponder ID is written to the vehicle's PEPS memory through the OBD-II port using dealer-level diagnostic tools. For 2014 to 2018 vehicles, this is a straightforward 30 to 45 minute process. For 2019 and newer, especially European luxury, the OEM security code must be fetched through NASTF VSP authorized channels.
If you also lost the metal emergency key blade hidden in the fob, see Lost Car Key Replacement for the combined service.
When you need a new smart fob
Lost or stolen fob
Dead fob battery
Water-damaged fob
Need a spare for the family
Five steps from no fob to push-to-start
- 1
Vehicle and fob verification
Tech verifies your PEPS module type and selects the correct OEM-equivalent fob blank.
- 2
OBD-II diagnostic connection
Mobile lab diagnostic tool connected to the OBD-II port to access the PEPS module.
- 3
OEM data fetch if needed
European luxury fobs require NASTF VSP authorized security data from the manufacturer.
- 4
Fob paired to PEPS
Programming protocol writes the fob ID to the vehicle's wireless security system.
- 5
Full function test
We test passive entry, push-to-start, remote lock and unlock, panic, and trunk release.
Smart Key & Fob Pricing
Ranges by vehicle category. Smart keys cost more than transponder keys because the OEM-equivalent hardware itself is more expensive.
- Upfront pricing - the quote you get is the price you pay
- No hidden fees or bait-and-switch tactics
- Licensed, bonded & insured technicians
- We come to you - 100% mobile service
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Pricing Guide
*Prices shown are reference only. Final cost varies based on the complexity of the service, the specific hardware involved, the vehicle make, model and year, and the time of service. We provide an exact phone quote before our technician is dispatched.
Smart key work the dealer cannot flag
NASTF VSP authorized
Warranty stays intact
Fixed phone quote
Marked vehicles
FAQ - Smart Key & Fob FAQ
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Smart key trouble? Find your location.
Pick FL or GA and we quote the exact price by phone before the van leaves.