Gaucho KeysShort answer: for most vehicles in Winnipeg, replacing a car key runs from around $150 to a few hundred dollars. The exact price depends on the type of key your car uses and whether you still have a working one. Here's how it breaks down.
Typical prices at Gaucho Keys
- Car lockout (open a locked car) from $150
- Spare / duplicate key (you still have a working key) from $160
- Lost all keys (a brand-new key from scratch) from $200
- Key fobs, remotes & transponder (chip) keys quote
Fob, remote and chip-key pricing depends on your specific vehicle, so we give you the number up front. Whatever the job, you only pay once the new key works, and the price is agreed before we start — no hidden fees.
What changes the price
- The type of key. A basic cut key is the cheapest. Transponder (chip) keys and smart/proximity fobs cost more because they have to be programmed to your car, not just cut.
- Whether you still have a working key. A spare copied from a working key is cheaper than generating a brand-new key when all keys are lost.
- Your vehicle's make, model and year. Newer and higher-end vehicles can need more involved programming.
Locksmith vs. the dealership
A dealership can often cost more for the same key, and it usually means towing your car in and waiting for an appointment. A mobile auto locksmith comes to you — at home, work or the roadside — and is typically faster and more affordable, especially when you've lost all your keys and need a new one made on the spot.
How to get an exact price
The quickest way to get a firm number is to call us with your vehicle's year, make and model. We'll confirm what your car needs and give you an exact quote on the spot — no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a spare key cheaper than replacing a lost key?
- Yes. A spare key (from $160) is cheaper than a full lost-all-keys replacement (from $200), because we can copy and program from your existing working key.
- Why do chip keys and fobs cost more?
- Transponder (chip) keys and smart fobs have to be programmed to your car's system, not just cut, so they take more work than a basic key.
- Do I pay before or after the work?
- After. You get the price up front, and you only pay once the new key works.
Want a price for your car?
Call with your year, make and model — we'll give you an exact quote.