Car Key Duplication & Spare Keys in Honolulu

Why a spare car key is worth it before you need it

Got one working key and want a backup before it’s gone? Double Quick Locksmith does car key duplication in Honolulu and anywhere on Oʻahu, making a spare car key, remote or smart fob right at your vehicle, any hour of the day. Call (808) 758-4599.

Making a copy while you still have one working key is the easiest job a car locksmith does. Once that last key is lost, it becomes an all keys lost job: more steps, more paperwork, and a stranded car. On Oʻahu that usually happens at the worst moment, like a dropped key at Ala Moana Beach Park, a fob that drowned on a fishing trip, or a key that walked off with a family member back to the mainland.

A spare in a drawer at home turns all of that into a quick trip back to the house.

What we can duplicate

Basic metal keys and older turn keys. We cut them to match your original, or cut them by code when the original is badly worn.
Transponder (chip) keys. These look like plain keys, but the car won’t start unless the chip is programmed to it. We cut the blade and program the chip together.
Remote-head keys and flip keys. Key and remote in one piece. We cut the blade and pair both the remote buttons and the immobilizer.
Smart keys and push-to-start fobs. There’s no blade to cut, so the new fob is programmed to the car. More on our push-to-start key page.
Key fobs and remotes. Extra lock/unlock remotes for the family car, work trucks and fleet vans. See key fob replacement.
Customer-supplied keys and fobs. Bought a blank or fob online? We can cut and program it if it’s the right part for your vehicle. If it isn’t compatible, we’ll tell you before we start.

We duplicate keys for every major brand on Oʻahu roads: Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge & Ram, Jeep, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda and European makes like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Volkswagen. Have your year, make and model ready when you call.

Why a hardware-store copy often won’t start your car. Kiosks and key counters copy the shape of the blade. Most cars built in the last couple of decades also need a programmed chip or a paired fob, and a cut-only copy will open the door but won’t start the engine. We bring the cutting machine and the programming equipment to your car, so the spare we hand you is tested in your ignition or push-button start before we leave.

Locksmith testing a new spare car key at a customer's car on Oahu

How it works

Call (808) 758-4599. Tell us the year, make and model, how many working keys you have, and where the car is parked.
Get a quote over the phone. We'll tell you what kind of key your car uses and what the job involves.
We come to you. We work at your home, your workplace, a parking garage or the beach lot, anywhere on Oʻahu.
We cut, program and test. You try the new key or fob yourself before we go.

Bring: your working key, a photo ID, and the vehicle's registration or insurance card. We check ownership before making any key that can start a car.

Locksmith programming a replacement car key with no original on Oahu

Lost every key? That's a different job, and we do that too

If no working key is left, we can still make one for any make and model with no existing key. Bring a photo ID plus the vehicle's insurance card or registration. See all keys lost car key replacement or our main car key replacement page.

House, apartment and mailbox keys being cut next to a car key

House, apartment and business key copies

We also cut spare keys for house, condo and mailbox locks while we're there. Moving in? Instead of copying keys that previous owners or tenants may still have, consider a rekey so only your keys work. Businesses with restricted or master-key systems can call about commercial rekeying and key management.

Why Double Quick Locksmith

Family-owned and serving all of Oʻahu since 2021
Open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays
NASTF registered for vehicle security information
GE registered in the State of Hawaiʻi; licensed and insured, with $1,000,000 coverage through Thimble
Mobile service: we come to your car, home or business

Car key duplication FAQs

Here are the questions drivers ask most about getting a spare or duplicate car key on Oʻahu.

Can you make a copy of my car key if I only have one?

Yes. Having one working key is the best time to make a spare. We cut and program the copy at your car and test it before we leave.

Will a copied key actually start my car?

Yes, when we make it. We cut the blade and program the chip or fob to your vehicle. A key that's only cut, the kind most kiosks make, may open the door but won't start a car that needs a chip.

Can you duplicate a push-to-start smart key or key fob?

Yes. We program an additional smart key or remote to your vehicle. Tell us the year, make and model when you call so we bring the right fob.

I bought a key fob online. Can you program it?

Often, yes. We program customer-supplied keys and fobs when they're the right part for your vehicle, and we'll check compatibility first.

What do I need to show you?

A photo ID plus the vehicle's registration or insurance card. We need it to make any key that can start a car.

Do you come to me, or do I bring the car somewhere?

We come to you anywhere on Oʻahu (Oahu), including your driveway, your office or a parking lot. You don't need a tow or a trip to the dealer. We're open 24/7. We can also cut spare house, condo and mailbox keys. If you just moved in, ask about rekeying instead.