Car Key Replacement Melbourne: Same Day, Half the Dealer Price
Lost your keys? Need a spare? We come to you, cut and program your new key on the spot, and save you hundreds compared to the dealership. It's the same key, from a better guy, at a fair price.
The Dealership Secret? You're Paying for the Building, Not the Key.
Most people think replacing a car key costs $1,000+. It doesn't. Dealerships charge what they charge because they can. You're paying for the showroom, the receptionist, the 3-hour wait, and the brand name stamped on the invoice.
At Quick Car Keys, we provide the same result: a fully programmed, fully functional replacement key, without the dealership markup. It's not a budget key. It's a fair one.
| Dealership | Quick Car Keys | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series key | ~$1,800 | ~$700 |
| Wait time | 1–3 business days | Same day |
| Location | You go to them | We come to you |
| Warranty | Varies | 3 years, parts and labour |
| Experience | Varies | 22 years, 30,000+ keys |
What We Do
Car Key Replacement
Full replacement keys, cut, programmed and working for most makes and models up to 2022. We come to you, and the whole job usually takes under an hour.
Learn moreSpare Car Keys
A spare key while you still have a working one is drastically cheaper than an emergency replacement. Think of it as insurance that actually pays out.
Learn moreLost Car Key Replacement
No original key? No stress. We generate replacement keys from your vehicle's VIN, no tow to the dealer required. Same day, usually within the hour.
Learn moreProximity & Smart Keys
Push-to-start, keyless entry. The keys dealers love charging a fortune for. We program them on-site for a fraction of the dealership price.
Learn moreCar Key Fob Replacement
Remote central locking fobs, from simple battery swaps to full fob replacement and programming. If your buttons have stopped working, we sort it.
Learn moreIgnition & Lock Repair
Key won't turn? Stuck in the barrel? On-site diagnosis and repair, no towing needed. 22 years of experience with every variation of this problem.
Learn moreEuropean & Prestige Car Keys
BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Land Rover. Where dealership pricing gets truly absurd. We do it for a fraction of the price. Same key. Same programming.
Learn moreThree Steps. Back on the Road.
Call or Message Us
Tell us your car's make, model, and year. We'll confirm we can help and give you a price on the spot.
We Come to You
Wherever your car is (home, work, roadside), our mobile service comes to your location. No tow truck needed.
Key Cut & Programmed
We cut your new key, program it to your vehicle's immobiliser, test it, and hand it over. Most jobs take 30–60 minutes.
Keys for Every Major Brand
Audi
Megamos crypto transponder systems. Shared VW Group platform.
BMW
CAS and FEM immobiliser modules. Diamond-shaped keys and smart fobs.
Mercedes
Infrared key technology and EIS ignition systems.
Volkswagen
IMMO3 through IMMO5 systems. Platform-shared with Audi and Skoda.
Skoda
VW Group platform keys. Same tech, lower dealer price, still overpriced.
Peugeot
Flip keys with BSI module programming.
Renault
Card-style smart keys and UCH systems.
Land Rover
KVM module smart keys for Discovery and Defender.
Range Rover
Premium JLR smart key platform. Dealer quotes that'll ruin your day.
Toyota
Australia's most popular brand. G-chip and H-chip transponders everywhere.
Mazda
Mitsubishi-derived immobiliser systems. CX-series fobs are the big one.
Honda
Reliable cars, fiddly key systems. HISS immobiliser across most models.
Nissan
Pin-code immobilisers and intelligent keys on newer models.
Subaru
G-chip transponders. Popular with Melbourne's outer-east crowd.
Suzuki
Straightforward transponder systems. Swift, Vitara, Jimny.
Mitsubishi
Transponder and smart key systems across Triton, ASX, Outlander.
Lexus
Toyota's luxury arm. Same bones, fancier key, bigger dealer markup.
Hyundai
Huge fleet across Melbourne. i30, Tucson, Santa Fe key fobs everywhere.
SsangYong
Niche but growing. Musso ute keys are the main job.
Ford
Rangers and Territories. Melbourne's tradies keep us busy.
Jeep
Fobik keys and Sentry Key immobiliser systems.
Holden
Discontinued. Dealers are closing. We're still here.
Haval
Growing fast. Smart key systems on all models.
LDV
T60 and Deliver 9 commercial key fobs.
MG
Chinese-built, British name. Smart keys across the ZS and HS range.
We focus on vehicles up to 2022 models. Newer vehicles with advanced encryption may require dealership-level tooling. If we can't help, we'll tell you straight. No runaround.
Why Melbourne Trusts Quick Car Keys
22 Years in the Trade
From simple transponders to complex European encryption systems, Buzz has seen it all.
30,000+ Keys Cut
Faster diagnosis, fewer surprises, and a key that works first time.
Mobile Service, Melbourne-Wide
We come to you. No tow truck fees. No sitting in a dealership waiting room.
3-Year Warranty, Parts and Labour
No questions, no fine print. Try getting that from a dealership.
What Our Customers Say
"Buzz was brilliant. Quick, professional, and saved me a fortune compared to the BMW dealer. Key works perfectly."
- Google Review
"Lost my only car key on a Friday night. Buzz came out Saturday morning and had me sorted within 45 minutes. Lifesaver."
- Google Review
"Called Buzz for a spare key for our Toyota. He came to our place, had it done in 30 minutes, and it was half what the dealer quoted. Highly recommend."
- Google Review
Common Questions
Do I need to tow my car to a dealership to get a replacement key?
I've lost all my keys. Can you still help?
How long does the process take?
Serving Melbourne's North-East and Beyond
Our core service area covers Melbourne's inner north-east, Manningham, Whitehorse, Banyule, and Darebin, including suburbs like Doncaster, Templestowe, Box Hill, Bundoora, Reservoir, Ivanhoe, and Kew. Need us further out? Call and ask.
Need a Key? Let's Sort It.
Call us on 0456 013 246 or fill out a form and we'll get back to you fast.