Car Key Replacement & Fob Programming in Hot Springs, AR
Lost your only key, snapped a key, or need a backup? We make and program car keys, remotes, and push-to-start fobs right where your car sits — for far less than the dealership.
New Car Keys Made & Programmed at Your Vehicle
A car key is more than a piece of metal. Most keys today carry a hidden chip, a remote, or a full smart-key computer that has to talk to your car. When you lose the last one or need a backup, Arkey Locksmith handles the whole job in one mobile visit. We cut the key, program the chip, and test it before we leave. You drive away with a working key — no tow truck and no trip to the dealer.
We work on cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans of nearly every make and model. If your vehicle uses a key, a fob, or a push-to-start button, we can almost always cover it. Not sure what your car needs? Call us with the year, make, and model and we’ll tell you straight.
- Standard metal keys cut by code or to your lock
- Transponder & chip keys programmed to your car
- Remote head keys and flip keys
- Push-to-start proximity (smart) keys
- VIN key cutting & laser-cut (sidewinder) keys
- Spare keys so you’re never stuck again
Lost the Only Key? We Can Still Help
Losing every key feels like a dead end, but it usually is not. We can make a brand-new key even when you have nothing to copy. Using your vehicle’s lock or its VIN, we cut a fresh key from scratch and program it to your car on the spot. For most vehicles this is done in your driveway or a parking lot — wherever the car is parked.
1. Call With Your Details
Give us your year, make, model, and where the car is. We bring the right blanks and tools.
2. We Cut & Program
We cut the key by code or VIN, then program the chip or smart key to your car.
3. You Test & Drive
We confirm it starts, locks, and unlocks before we pack up. You’re back on the road.
Locally owned and based right here in Hot Springs, we answer our own phones. You reach a real local locksmith, not a national call center.
Why Skip the Dealership
The dealer can make car keys too, but it often means towing the car in, waiting days for a part, and paying a premium. We come to you, usually the same day, and our car keys cost far less than the dealership charges. You also get the perk of having a key made on-site, so there’s no second trip.
We’re here around the clock, every day of the year. Veterans and seniors get a discount, too. Whether it’s a quiet weekday or a holiday night when the dealer is closed, one call gets a working key on its way to you.
For more, see our guide to car key replacement at the dealership vs. a locksmith.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a new car key cost?
It depends on your vehicle and the type of key. A basic metal key costs less than a transponder key, and a push-to-start smart key costs more because it carries a small computer. The good news is our car keys run far less than the dealership for the same job. Call us at (501) 617-8872 with your year, make, and model and we’ll give you a clear quote.
I lost my only car key and have no spare. Can you still make one?
Yes. We don’t need an existing key to copy. We cut a brand-new key using your car’s lock or its VIN, then program it to your vehicle right where it’s parked. Most of the time we can do this same day without a tow.
Do you program push-to-start and smart keys?
We do. We program proximity (smart) keys and push-to-start fobs for most makes and models. Bring us the year, make, and model and we’ll let you know if we can cover your car before we come out.
My key fob stopped working — is it the battery?
Often, yes. A dead or weak fob battery is the most common reason a remote quits working. A fresh battery usually brings it back to life. If a new battery doesn’t fix it, the fob may need reprogramming or replacement, and we can handle both. Give us a call and we’ll sort out what’s going on.
How long does it take to make a car key?
Most jobs are done in well under an hour once we arrive. Simple keys take just a few minutes to cut and program. Smart keys and lost-all-keys jobs can take a little longer, but we test everything before we leave so you drive away with a key that works.
Do you come to me?
Yes — we’re a fully mobile locksmith. We make and program car keys at your home, your job, a parking lot, or anywhere your car is sitting in the Hot Springs area. Call (501) 617-8872 and we’ll head your way.
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