On average, locksmith services cost about $160 per incident or $50 to $100 per hour. The exact cost, though, varies depending on things like: what needs to be unlocked, time of day (after-hours, you'll pay more), your location and how far the locksmith needs to travel to get to you.

In most scenarios, it makes more sense to rekey a lock instead of changing it outright. Rekeying is usually cheaper, and it still provides you with a renewed sense of security. If you move into a new home or if your key is lost or stolen, rekeying your lock will almost always suffice.

A lock impression allows a locksmith to make a key without decoding the lock. For a qualified locksmith this can be an efficient way to create a new key. A blank key is inserted into the lock and turned. The pins will press against the key leaving marks where cuts need to be made.

Our highly skilled Pop-A-Lock technicians can meet you wherever you and your car are, creating your smart key on the spot. All technicians are trained to perform programming of transponder, VAT, and smart keys for all vehicle makes and models.