Standard metal keys
Plain mechanical keys on older vehicles. We cut a clean duplicate from your working key or the code.
Automotive locksmith
Duplicate Car Keys in Atlanta
Still have a working key? Copying it now is faster and cheaper than replacing the last one after it is gone.
- Mobile service across Atlanta
- Price confirmed before work starts
Spare car key help
Duplicate car keys in Atlanta, copied and programmed before the last one goes missing.
Almost nobody thinks about a spare car key until they are down to one and it stops working. That is the worst time to deal with it, because replacing a lost key with no working copy means pulling the key code and programming from scratch, which costs more and takes longer. While you still have a key in your hand, making a copy is a quick, lower-cost job.
We duplicate and program spare keys for most makes right where your car is parked. A worn original we can cut fresh, a chip key we cut and program to your immobilizer, a push-to-start fob we pair to the car. You leave with a backup so a misplaced key is an annoyance, not a tow and a day off work.
Why a spare is cheaper than a replacement
When you still have a working key, we can often read it and copy the cut and the chip directly, which is faster than sourcing the code for a car with no keys at all. On most transponder and push-to-start vehicles the programming step is the same price either way, so the smart move is to add a spare while it is the cheap version of the job, not the emergency one.
A second key also protects the original. Hand the spare to a partner, keep it in a drawer at home, or leave it with someone you trust, and a lost key never strands you.
What to have ready when you call
Have the year, make, model, and if possible the VIN handy. The VIN is usually on the dash by the windshield or on the door-jamb sticker, and it helps us confirm the right blank and key code before we head out. Tell us whether your key is a plain metal key, a chip key, a remote head key, or a push-to-start fob.
We verify ownership before cutting and programming any key to a vehicle. It is a quick step that protects you and keeps the job legitimate.
Get a spare car key made when:
- You are down to one working key for the car.
- You just bought a used car with only a single key.
- You want a backup before a trip or a busy season.
- Two drivers share one set of keys.
- Your only key is worn and starting to feel loose in the ignition.
What we copy
Spares for most car key types.
A spare is only simple if it is made for the right key system. Tell us what kind of key you carry now and we will arrive ready to copy and program it on the spot.
Transponder chip keys
Keys with a chip in the head. We cut the blade and program the chip to your immobilizer so the spare actually starts the car.
Remote head keys and fobs
Keys with lock, unlock, and trunk buttons built in. Cut and paired to your car so the spare locks and starts like the original.
Push-to-start fobs
Proximity fobs for keyless-start vehicles. We program an extra fob so you have a backup in your pocket.
How it works
Spare key cut and programmed at your car.
We confirm the vehicle, verify ownership, and quote the price before a single cut is made. Most spares are cut and programmed on the same visit, right where the car is parked.
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Tell us the vehicle
Year, make, model, and what kind of key you carry now, plus your location.
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We confirm the spare
We confirm the key system and that we can copy and program it on site before dispatching.
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You approve the price
The technician explains the work and gives you the price before cutting or programming starts.
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We make the spare
We cut, program, and test the spare at your location so it locks and starts before we leave.
Cost and options
What a spare car key costs in Atlanta.
A spare metal key is one of the cheapest jobs we do. The price climbs with the key system: a chip key adds programming, and a push-to-start fob is the priciest because the fob itself costs more and the pairing takes longer. The upside is that a spare made now is almost always cheaper than the same key replaced after you have lost the last one.
We quote the exact price for your car on the phone once you give us the year, make, and model. No teaser pricing.
Service
Starting price
Spare metal key
Starting at $50
Spare transponder chip key
Starting at $110
Spare remote head key
Starting at $140
Spare push-to-start fob
Starting at $170
Final price confirmed before work starts. A spare made while you still have a working key is almost always cheaper than a full replacement later.
Why call J&M
A local locksmith, not a mystery dispatch number.
The math on a duplicate is simple. A spare made from your working key starts at $50 for a metal key and $110 for a chip key, while replacing a lost transponder or push-to-start key from scratch can run $120 to $300 or more. We see it most with used cars: the seller hands over a single key and nobody thinks about it again until that key disappears. J&M Locksmith has been cutting and programming duplicate keys for Atlanta drivers since 2013, NASTF registered, working right where your car is parked.
4920 Roswell Rd Suite 42 in Atlanta. In business since 2013, with mobile service across the metro area.
NASTF registered and 1-800-Unlocks verified. You can confirm our standing before calling.
If your vehicle needs dealer-only equipment for a spare, we will tell you upfront instead of charging you to find out.
Reviews
What Atlanta drivers say about us.
Real, unedited Google reviews from neighbors across metro Atlanta. Our 4.7-star rating from 203 reviews comes down to two things: we show up fast, and we charge what we quoted.
Service areas
Mobile locksmith service across metro Atlanta.
J&M Locksmith is based near the Roswell Road corridor and sends mobile vans throughout Atlanta and nearby communities. Response time depends on traffic, weather, and the job before yours, so call for the most accurate ETA.
Typical response windows
Atlanta15 to 20 min
Brookhaven10 to 15 min
Buckhead10 to 15 min
Chamblee10 to 15 min
Decatur15 to 20 min
Embry Hills15 to 20 min
Sandy Springs15 to 20 min
Tucker20 to 25 min
Marietta25 to 35 min
Roswell25 to 30 min
Visit our shop
You can also visit the shop.
Need keys, lock hardware, or in-person help? Visit J&M Locksmith at 4920 Roswell Rd Suite 42, Atlanta, GA 30342. For lockouts and mobile jobs, call first so we can send a technician directly to you.
FAQ
Questions before you call.
These answers cover what we hear most. A quick call is still the fastest way to confirm the details for your exact situation.
Is a spare cheaper than replacing a lost key?
Almost always. With a working key in hand we can often copy the cut and chip directly, which is faster and cheaper than sourcing the code for a car with no keys. The time to make a spare is before you need it.
Can you make a spare for a push-to-start car?
Yes, for most makes. We program an extra proximity fob to your vehicle on site so you have a backup. It is the priciest spare because the fob itself costs more, and we quote it before we start.
Do you need my car, or just my key?
For anything with a chip or a fob we need the vehicle, because the spare is programmed to the car. A plain metal key we can sometimes copy from the key alone, but we still verify ownership first.
How long does a spare take?
A metal key is a few minutes. A chip key or fob spare is usually about 20 to 45 minutes on site once we are with the car. High-security and push-to-start models can take longer, and we will tell you when you call.
All services
Everything J&M Locksmith handles.
We are a full-service locksmith for homes, businesses, and vehicles across metro Atlanta. Whatever the lock, key, or door problem, there is a good chance it falls under one of the categories below, and the same local team handles all of it.
Homes
Residential Locksmith
Lockouts, rekeying, new locks, and home security hardware.
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Businesses
Commercial Locksmith
Access control, master keys, high-security locks, and doors.
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Vehicles
Automotive Locksmith
Car keys, lockouts, fobs, transponders, and spare keys.
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Call J&M Locksmith and tell us what is going on.
Tell us what happened and where you are. We will ask the right questions and give you the next step.