Pricing for popular car keys
We shadow shopped for replacement car keys at 22 dealerships across NSW and SA, and compared their quotes with those of an auto locksmith in the same state. Below is a sample of what we found. In some cases you save over $100 by shopping around.
| Car | State | Dealer standard key charges | Auto locksmith* standard key charges | Auto locksmith* manual key charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 2 (2012) | NSW | $480 Must be booked in advance, 2 hours at dealership |
$385 45-minute job |
$165 45-minute job |
| Subaru Forester (2010) | NSW | $466 Must be booked in advance, 1.5 hours for coding |
$385 45-minute job |
$187 45-minute job |
| Mitsubishi Overlander (2013) | SA | $267 Must be booked in advance, 30 minutes to code |
$260 45-minute job |
$150 45-minute job |
| Nissan Pulsar (2012) | NSW | $330 One day to order parts, 1 hour at dealership |
$283 45-minute job |
$143 45-minute job |
| Ford Focus (2010) | NSW | $501 Must be booked in advance, full day at dealership for coding |
$350 45-minute job |
$176 45-minute job |
| Lexus IS 250 (2010) | SA | $740 Must be booked in advance, 1 hour to code |
$660 With existing fob |
No manual option available |
*Including travel to the car
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