Automotive locksmith services we provide
Vehicle keys are more complex than they used to be. Many modern keys contain a transponder chip or work as a remote or smart key, which means a replacement often involves programming as well as cutting. We focus on the situations drivers in the Des Moines area run into most often:
Car key replacement and programming
Replacement keys for lost, stolen, broken or worn-out car keys, including key cutting and vehicle key programming.
Key fob replacement and programming
Replacement remotes, smart keys and push-to-start fobs, programmed to your vehicle where the vehicle supports it.
Vehicle lockouts
Mobile help getting back into your vehicle when your keys are locked inside or you cannot get a door open.
Ignition repair
Assistance when the key sticks, will not turn, or the ignition cylinder is worn or damaged.
Why use a mobile automotive locksmith?
Because the service is mobile, the work happens where your vehicle is parked. That can save you the trouble of arranging a tow just to get a key made, and it is especially useful when you are stuck away from home late at night.
Emergency locksmith in Des Moines, day or night
Lockouts and lost keys do not keep business hours, so neither do we. Precision Lock & Key is available 24 hours a day. If you are in Des Moines or the surrounding metro, call 515-310-1114 and tell us what has happened. You can also see the communities we serve.
What to have ready when you call
- Your exact location, such as the street, parking lot or nearby landmark
- The vehicle year, make and model
- What happened: keys lost, keys locked inside, fob not working, key will not turn
- Whether you have any working key or fob for the vehicle
How to request service
Call or send a request
Call 515-310-1114 any time of day or night, or use the contact form if the situation is not urgent.
Tell us what is going on
Share your location, what you need, and for vehicle work the year, make and model.
We come to you
Precision Lock & Key is a mobile service, so the work is done where your vehicle or home is.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide automotive locksmith service 24 hours a day?
Yes. Precision Lock & Key is a 24-hour mobile locksmith. Call 515-310-1114 any time.
Which services do you offer for vehicles?
Car key replacement and programming, key fob replacement and programming, vehicle lockouts and ignition repair.
Will you come to my location?
Yes. We are a mobile locksmith serving Des Moines and the surrounding metro. Call to confirm your exact location.
Can every vehicle be serviced?
Key and programming options vary by vehicle. Call with your year, make and model and we can tell you what is possible.