Why a tow is usually avoidable
Dealers often ask you to tow the car in because they program keys at the shop. A mobile locksmith works the other way around: we bring the equipment and the keys to wherever your car is parked, so the vehicle never has to move.
That applies to spare keys, most all-keys-lost jobs, fob programming, and many ignition issues. If the car is sitting in your driveway, a lot, or on the side of the road in Palm Beach County, we can usually come to it and finish there.
When moving the car is unavoidable
A few situations genuinely need the car at a shop. If your specific vehicle is one of the rare dealer-only programming cases, the dealer needs it there. And if there is a mechanical failure beyond the key, such as a seized ignition that needs deeper repair, the car may need to go to a shop for that part of the work.
Even then, we tell you honestly before any tow so you are not paying to move a car that we could have handled in place.
Call before you call a tow truck
The cheapest first move is a quick phone call with your year, make, model, and what is happening. We can almost always tell you whether it is a simple mobile fix or a true dealer case before you spend a dime on towing.
Because we are available around the clock, we can often reach you the same day. That usually means no tow bill and no dealer wait, just a key made on site.
Still have a key or fob question?
Tell us your year, make, and model and we will confirm exactly what your vehicle needs before we head out.