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Windsor Spare Key Duplication

We’ll Duplicate Your Keys At Your Car

anywhere in Windsor - in most cases same day

Windsor’s Spare Key Duplication Specialists · Largest Inventory in Essex County

Mobile spare key duplication across Windsor & Essex County. Canadian Locksmiths cut & program on-site with dealer-level equipment locally Since 1989

Spare Key Duplication Starting  from $99· vehicle dependent
Trusted by Windsor Drivers 200+  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Reviews
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Pre Call Checklist: Be Ready To Answer

Before calling for car key replacement in Windsor, gather this information so the mobile automotive locksmith can give you an instant quote and arrive prepared with the right key blanks, transponder chips, and programming equipment. the region drivers rely on Canadian Locksmiths for spare key duplication, starting at $99.

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⚠️ Your Safety First

Are you in a safe place? Need immediate car key replacement service or prefer to book an appointment? Canadian Locksmiths serves Windsor and Essex County Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM with mobile automotive key generation at your location.

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🔑 Know Your Vehicle

Year, Make, Model, Trim (if known). Is it Push-to-Start (proximity smart key fob) or Metal Key Ignition (transponder chip key)? This determines which key blank, cutting method, and programming protocol the technician uses for your car key replacement.

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🔍 Assess Your Situation

All keys lost or still have one working? Any spare at home (even if dead)? Stolen, not just lost? Canadian Locksmiths performs stolen key deletion and immobilizer re-flashing to ensure old keys won't start your vehicle.

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📍 Confirm Your Location

Exact address where vehicle is parked. Driveway, parking lot, underground, or gated? Any access issues? The Canadian Locksmiths mobile car key replacement van covers all of Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, and Essex County.

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📞 Contact Us

Call or text (519) 979-1270. Canadian Locksmiths will confirm vehicle details, quote your automotive key replacement cost, and schedule your on-site service.

Spare Key Duplication In Windsor

Canadian Locksmiths specializes in spare key duplication and extra key programming across Windsor and Essex County. The spare key duplication service covers every common key type: transponder chip keys, remote head keys, flip keys, push-to-start proximity fobs, laser-cut high-security sidewinder keys, and fob shell replacements. The team performs on-site spare key cutting and programming at the vehicle location, eliminating the need to tow to a dealer. Having a duplicate car key stored at home costs a fraction of all-keys-lost replacement. Our team recommends spare key duplication for every vehicle owner locally and the surrounding area.

Canadian Locksmiths provides complete spare key duplication in Windsor for drivers who want a backup car key before losing the original. The mobile automotive key technician carries transponder keys, proximity smart key fobs, remote head keys, flip keys, and laser-cut high-security keys for virtually every vehicle. Spare key duplication starts at $99 for basic transponder keys and includes precision blade cutting, chip programming, and on-site verification that the duplicate key starts the vehicle and operates all lock and ignition functions. Our team serves the area, LaSalle, Tecumseh, Amherstburg, Essex, Leamington, Kingsville, Lakeshore, and Belle River.

Trusted Certifications & Reviews – Established in 1989

Over 35 years of professional automotive key replacement in Windsor and Essex County. The certifications, industry memberships, and 200+ verified reviews demonstrate Canadian Locksmiths is the most trusted spare key duplication service in the region.

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Spare Key Duplication Reviews – Windsor & Essex County

Verified reviews from Windsor and Essex County drivers who chose Canadian Locksmiths for spare key duplication and extra key programming.

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Spare Key for Honda CR-VWindsor – Jan 2026

Got a spare smart key fob made for my 2022 Honda CR-V. Canadian Locksmiths came to my driveway, programmed the spare in about 20 minutes, and both keys work perfectly. Half the price of the Honda dealer. The team provides spare key for lease vehicle Windsor upon leaseholder authorization. A second car key programmed by our team is registered without clearing existing keys.

Sarah K.
Duplicate Key for Toyota CamryTecumseh – Dec 2025

Needed a second transponder key for my 2019 Camry before a road trip. Canadian Locksmiths cut and programmed the spare on-site in Tecumseh. Works exactly like the original. Our team recommends spare key for used car purchase as a first ownership step. The team provides duplicate car key and fob together service at the vehicle location.

James P.
Spare Flip Key for Kia SportageLaSalle – Nov 2025

My only flip key was getting worn so I got a spare made. Canadian Locksmiths replaced the housing and cut a new blade. Now I have two perfect keys for less than the dealer wanted for one. Get spare car key before you lose yours — Our team serves all Windsor locations.

Lisa M.

Spare Key Duplication Pricing in Windsor

Spare key duplication pricing in Windsor depends on the key type, vehicle make, and whether transponder programming or remote synchronization is required. Canadian Locksmiths provides on-site spare key duplication with transparent pricing before work begins. Getting a duplicate car key made while the original exists costs significantly less than all-keys-lost replacement. Our team serves the region with fixed per-service pricing and no hidden fees. The team offers transparent, upfront pricing — spare key duplication is significantly more cost-effective than all-keys-lost replacement, with no surprise fees.

Spare key duplication costs in Windsor range from $99 for key fob shell replacements to $199 for smart key fobs requiring push-to-start registration. The cost of spare key duplication clearly favors proactive duplication — all-keys-lost service for push-to-start vehicles runs $299 to $499. Canadian Locksmiths recommends getting an extra set of car keys cut at the time of vehicle purchase or first ownership. A spare car key is significantly more cost-effective than all-keys-lost replacement, which runs $299 to $499 depending on the vehicle.

ServiceBest ForPrice
Spare Transponder Key
Basic transponder chip key duplicate when a working key exists. Includes blade cutting and immobilizer programming on-site by Canadian Locksmiths.
From $99
Spare Remote Head Key
Duplicate key with integrated remote buttons. Includes blade cutting, transponder programming, and remote synchronization by Canadian Locksmiths.
From $129
Spare Flip Key / Switchblade
Folding key duplicate with new housing, blade cutting, chip programming, and remote pairing at the vehicle location by Canadian Locksmiths.
From $149
Spare Smart Key Fob (Push to Start)
Additional proximity fob registered to the vehicle when one working key exists. Includes keyless entry and push button start programming.
From $199
Spare Laser Cut Key
High-security sidewinder blade duplicate with transponder programming for vehicles requiring precision laser-cut profiles. Canadian Locksmiths on-site.
From $179
Key Fob Shell Replacement
New fob housing with buttons and blade for worn or cracked remotes. Chip transfer and remote programming by Canadian Locksmiths included.
From $99

How Spare Key Duplication Works – The 5 Step Process

Spare key duplication in Windsor typically takes 20 to 40 minutes on-site. Canadian Locksmiths arrives at the vehicle location, cuts the duplicate blade, programs the transponder chip, and tests both keys before leaving. The on-site spare key process eliminates dealership appointments and significantly reduces cost and inconvenience.

Blade cutting and programming for spare keys requires dealer-level diagnostic equipment to register the duplicate to the vehicle immobilizer. Canadian Locksmiths carries computerized key cutting machinery and programming interfaces for every major vehicle brand, completing all work on-site across Windsor and Essex County.

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Bring Your Working Key

Contact Canadian Locksmiths with the vehicle year, make, model, and confirm at least one working key exists. The technician uses the existing key to verify blade profile and transponder type before cutting the spare key. Our team confirms all service details and provides a fixed price before dispatching. Our team can copy car key with chip for any transponder-equipped vehicle. Key reproduction by the technician meets manufacturer blade tolerances. The mobile unit provides spare key fob leamington ontario service across Windsor and Essex County. Our team, a CAA Approved automotive locksmith since 1989, provides duplicate car key windsor across the area and the surrounding area. For how much for a spare car key, the technician dispatches a NASTF-registered technician with dealer-level Autel IM608 Pro II and Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Max Pro diagnostic tools to the vehicle location.

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On-Site Key Identification

The automotive key technician identifies the exact key blank, blade profile, and transponder chip type required for the spare. Canadian Locksmiths verifies the working key functions correctly before proceeding with duplication. Key identification covers transponder frequency, immobilizer protocol, and remote signal type. Our team can copy push to start key with one working fob present. The team can add additional key to car without clearing existing registrations. Windsor and Essex County drivers rely on the technician for dealer charges too much for spare key, with transponder programming starts at $99. Precision key milling from the mobile unit includes on-site VIN-based key cutting, immobilizer programming, and a 90-day warranty on all materials.

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Precision Spare Key Cutting

Canadian Locksmiths precision-cuts the spare key blade on-site using the working key as reference or VIN decode data. Computerized key cutting equipment ensures factory-specification blade accuracy for every key profile including standard, laser-cut sidewinder, and flip key blades. The team performs spare key cut from VIN on supported vehicle profiles. The team can program extra key fob to car when one working key exists.

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Program Spare to Vehicle

The technician programs the new spare key transponder chip to the vehicle immobilizer using dealer-level diagnostic tools. For smart key fobs, Canadian Locksmiths registers the spare to the push-to-start proximity system and verifies keyless entry and remote start functions. If a spare key won't start car, our team re-programs the transponder at no charge. Duplicate high security car key service by our team covers all sidewinder profiles.

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Test Both Keys

Canadian Locksmiths tests both the original and new spare key to verify all functions: door locks, ignition start, remote lock and unlock, trunk release, and proximity detection for push-to-start vehicles. Both keys must pass full function testing before the job is complete. Blade cutting and programming by our team covers all key profiles on-site. 

Canadian Locksmiths provides a 90-day warranty on all programmed keys and repaired components. Pricing starts at $99 for basic transponder services, with CAA member discounts available at every our team location.

WARRANTY

Car Key Programming Warranty – 90 Day Coverage

Complete coverage on all materials Canadian Locksmiths supply - if anything our team provided fails within 90 days, our team replaces it on-site during regular business hours at no additional cost.

90-day warranty on all spare key duplication materials against manufacturer defects
Warranty coverage on only parts that Canadian Locksmiths supply
Replacement supplied upon inspection during regular business hours (Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM)
The warranty covers the key or remote Canadian Locksmiths supplied and programmed, not defective vehicle components

Common non-warranty issues include dead battery, frozen lock, steering lock tension, faulty starter, faulty fuel pump, poor ground, aftermarket wiring and empty fuel.

Exclusions: Normal wear and tear, consumables (fob batteries), and damage from misuse, drops, or water exposure.

Spare Key Duplication FAQs – Windsor

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about spare key duplication in Windsor and Essex County. Canadian Locksmiths addresses common concerns about lost spare key duplication cost, stolen key deletion, VIN-based key cutting, push to start key fob replacement, and choosing between a locksmith and dealership for spare key duplication service.

How much does a spare car key cost in Windsor?+

Spare key for car cost Windsor depends on the key type and vehicle make. A spare transponder key starts at $99, spare remote head keys from $129, spare flip keys from $149, spare laser cut keys from $179, and smart key fobs for push-to-start vehicles from $199. Key fob shell replacements start at $99. Canadian Locksmiths provides a fixed price before work begins. The quoted price includes blade cutting, transponder chip programming, remote synchronization, and on-site verification that both keys start the vehicle correctly. The team provides duplicate flip key windsor service across the area and Essex County.

Is it worth getting a spare car key made?+

Getting an extra car key made is worth the investment for every vehicle owner in Windsor and Essex County. A backup car key costs from $99 to from $199 depending on key type. All-keys-lost replacement for the same vehicle runs from $299 to from $499. Canadian Locksmiths recommends spare key duplication as preventive maintenance, particularly for push-to-start vehicles where losing the only proximity fob requires all-keys-lost programming at significantly higher cost. Proactive spare key duplication represents substantial savings and eliminates the risk of being stranded without a working key. The team provides copy remote head key service across the area and the surrounding area.

Can you copy a car key with a chip in Windsor?+

Canadian Locksmiths performs copy car key with chip service in Windsor for virtually every vehicle make and model. Duplicate chipped car key the area service includes reading the transponder frequency, cutting the blade to factory specification, and programming the new chip to the vehicle immobilizer using dealer-level diagnostic equipment. Can a locksmith copy a car key with chip — Our team answers yes, provided at least one working key exists for reference. The duplication is performed on-site at the vehicle location across the area and Essex County. The team provides clone car key service across the area and the surrounding area.

How many spare keys can be programmed to my car?+

How many keys can be programmed to a car depends on the vehicle make and immobilizer system. Most vehicles accept between 4 and 8 programmed keys. Some manufacturers limit programming slots to 4. Canadian Locksmiths checks the maximum key slot limit for the specific vehicle before programming an additional car key. The limit is confirmed during the on-site key identification step before cutting begins. Adding additional key to car programming does not delete existing keys on most modern immobilizer systems — Our team verifies this before proceeding. The team provides replicate car key service across Windsor and Essex County.

Can you make a spare key fob in Windsor Ontario?+

Canadian Locksmiths makes duplicate key fob remotes in Windsor Ontario for push-to-start vehicles, remote head keys, and flip key fobs. Spare fob duplication requires at least one working key to verify the vehicle's existing programming state before proceeding. Our team programs the duplicate fob on-site using dealer-level interfaces, registering it to keyless entry, push button ignition, and remote start functions. Spare key fob the area service covers all vehicles across the area and Essex County, including Ford, Honda, Toyota, GM, Chrysler, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and Subaru. Our team provides key copying service windsor service across the area and the surrounding area.

Do I need the original key to make a spare?+

Canadian Locksmiths can make a spare key from the working key or from VIN data for most vehicles. Spare key cut from VIN is achievable when a working key exists to verify the transponder type, even if the original is unavailable. For push-to-start smart key fobs, at least one currently programmed working key must be present at the vehicle. Our team identifies the exact key blank, blade profile, and transponder chip type during the on-site key identification step before cutting and programming the spare key. The team provides spare car key tecumseh service across Windsor and Essex County.

How long does it take to make a duplicate car key?+

Car key duplication by Canadian Locksmiths typically takes 20 to 40 minutes on-site for transponder keys and remote head keys. Smart key fob programming for push-to-start vehicles takes 25 to 45 minutes depending on the immobilizer protocol. Laser-cut key duplication with transponder programming runs 30 to 50 minutes on-site. Our team arrives at the vehicle location fully equipped with key cutting machinery and programming interfaces for all major vehicle brands. The entire spare key process from arrival to testing both keys completes in a single on-site visit. Our team provides duplicate car key lasalle service across Windsor and Essex County.

Can you duplicate a push to start key in Windsor?+

Canadian Locksmiths duplicates push-to-start keys in Windsor when at least one working proximity fob exists. Copy push to start key service includes cutting the blade insert, programming the fob to the vehicle immobilizer, and registering keyless entry and push button ignition. Spare smart key made the area service covers all push-to-start vehicles including Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Chrysler, Nissan, and Subaru. Our team tests the spare proximity fob at the vehicle before the job is marked complete, confirming all programmed functions operate correctly. Our team provides spare key made amherstburg service across the area and Essex County.

Should I get a spare key before I lose my only one?+

Get spare car key before you lose yours — this is the primary recommendation from Canadian Locksmiths for every vehicle owner in Windsor and Essex County. Spare key duplication while a working key exists is straightforward and cost-effective. Losing the only key requires all-keys-lost programming, which is more involved and more expensive for modern immobilizer systems. Our team recommends spare key duplication at the time of vehicle purchase, after buying a used car, or at any point when only a single key exists for the vehicle. The team provides car key copy essex county service across the area and the surrounding area.

Can a locksmith copy a dealer key in Windsor Ontario?+

Canadian Locksmiths copies dealer keys in Windsor Ontario including OEM transponder keys, proximity smart key fobs, remote head keys, flip keys, and laser-cut high-security sidewinder keys. Automotive key specialist the area service by our team uses the same key blank specifications and transponder programming protocols as the dealer. Locksmith spare key vs dealer spare key pricing shows our team consistently costs less for identical blade cutting and immobilizer registration work. The technician holds NASTF affiliation and carries dealer-level diagnostic access for all major vehicle brands. The mobile unit provides locksmith key cutting windsor service across the area and Essex County.

For immobilizer programming, VIN-based key cutting, and dealer-level diagnostics, Canadian Locksmiths dispatches a TAOL-certified technician to the vehicle location in Windsor or Essex County.

Why Windsor Owners Choose Canadian Locksmiths Over the Dealership

Windsor drivers save an average of 50 percent on spare key duplication by choosing Canadian Locksmiths over the dealership. The dealership requires towing the vehicle to their location, waiting days for parts, and paying premium labor rates. Our team provides the same OEM-quality spare key duplication at the vehicle location in the area and Essex County, typically completing the job on-site the same day.

Windsor drivers save up to 50 percent on spare key duplication compared to dealership pricing. Canadian Locksmiths uses the same OEM-quality key blanks, transponder chips, and programming protocols as the dealership but provides mobile service at the vehicle location. The dealership typically charges from $250 to from $600 for a single spare key duplication, requires a tow truck, and schedules the work days later. Our team arrives at the vehicle location in the area or Essex County with all equipment, completes the spare key duplication on-site, and charges significantly less for the same result.

Compare⭐ Canadian LocksmithsDealership
Location✓ Canadian Locksmiths come to you✗ Tow to dealer
Wait Time✓ In most cases on-site✗ Days to weeks
Spare Car Key✓ From $99✗ from $350–from $500+
All Keys Lost✓ From $199✗ from $500–from $800+
Diagnostics✓ OEM Grade✗ Expensive OEM Level
Towing Required✓ No✗ Yes (from $150+)
Save from $200–from $500
on every spare key duplication with more convenient mobile service

Most Popular Windsor Cars By Make & Model

Browse the most popular Windsor vehicles by make and model - from Buick and Cadillac to Ram and everything in between. The mobile locksmiths carry key blanks and programming equipment for virtually every vehicle.

Canadian Locksmiths services all major car brands in Windsor and Essex County. From Ford, GM and Chrysler to Tesla, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bentley and Ferrari. The mobile automotive locksmiths carry the largest inventory aftermarket and OEM key fobs, aftermarket car remotes, and transponder key blanks in the region - enabling spare key duplication for virtually every make and model on the road today.


Don't see your vehicle? Canadian Locksmiths provide spare key duplication for all makes and models. Call (519) 979-1270

Key Types Canadian Locksmiths Replace and Program in Windsor

Canadian Locksmiths replace and program every modern car key type at your location - proximity smart keys for push-to-start, transponder keys with embedded security chips, and remote head and flip keys with built-in lock and unlock buttons.

Transponder Keys

1998 to Present

Traditional keys with embedded security chips. Still used on many economy vehicles and as backup keys for smart key systems.

Crank/no-start due to immobilizer mismatch

Security light flashing or staying on

Lost or damaged chip keys

Key turns but engine won't start

Chip Keys →
From $99

Remote Head & Flip Keys

2000 to Present

Keys with built-in remote buttons for lock/unlock. Common on GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, and Nissan vehicles.

Remote buttons not working

Key blade worn, broken or damaged

Fob housing cracked or buttons failing

Flip mechanism broken

Repair Keys & Locks →
From $149

Push to Start Smart Keys

2006 to Present

Proximity fobs for keyless entry and push-button start. Common on newer Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Jeep, and most 2015+ vehicles.

Smart Key warning messages on dash

"Key Not Detected" or intermittent detection

Push-to-start not responding

Lost or stolen Smart Key fobs

Spare Keys & Remotes →
From $199

Service Area & Response Times

Canadian Locksmiths provides mobile spare key duplication across Windsor and all of Essex County. The automotive key technician drives directly to the vehicle location locally, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Lakeshore, Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Leamington, Belle River, and Tilbury. Whether the vehicle is parked in a driveway, parking lot, or roadside, our team arrives with all equipment needed to complete the spare key duplication on-site. Located near the Ambassador Bridge corridor, our team also serves drivers transiting between the area and the United States border crossing.

Windsor

📍 Average 60 min
DowntownWalkervilleRiversideSouth WindsorForest GladeEast WindsorSandwich TownFontainebleauRemington ParkPillette Village
🏛️ Caesars Windsor · 🏬 Devonshire Mall · 🎓 University of Windsor · 🏥 Windsor Regional Hospital · 🌊 Windsor Riverfront

Tecumseh

📍 Average 60 min
Manning RdLesperance RdSt. Clair BeachOldcastleTecumseh Rd EBanwell Rd11th Concession
🏬 Tecumseh Mall · 🌲 Lakewood Park · 🏟️ Tecumseh Arena · 🏛️ Tecumseh Town Hall

LaSalle

📍 Average 60 min
Front RdMalden RdLaurier PkwyBouffard RdMatchette RdReaume RdTurkey Creek
🏟️ Vollmer Complex · 🏛️ LaSalle Civic Centre · 🌲 Gil Maure Park · 🏫 Sandwich Secondary

Amherstburg

📍 Average 90 min
DowntownAnderdonMalden
🏰 Fort Malden · 🌲 Navy Yard Park

Lakeshore

📍 Average 90 min
Belle RiverComberStoney Point
🏬 Atlas Tube Centre · ⚓ Belle River Marina

Essex

📍 Average 90 min
Essex CentreMcGregorColchester
🏟️ Essex Centre Sports Complex · ⚓ Colchester Harbour

Kingsville

📍 Average 90 min
DowntownRuthvenCottam
🐦 Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary · 🏬 Kingsville Arena

Harrow

📍 Average 90 min
DowntownColchester SouthOxley
🏟️ Harrow Fair Grounds · 🏬 Harrow & Colchester South Arena

Leamington

📍 Average 90 min
DowntownSeacliff DrErie St
🌲 Point Pelee National Park · ⚓ Leamington Marina

Why Windsor Owners Trust Canadian Locksmiths

Family-owned and operated since 1989, Canadian Locksmiths has provided spare key duplication in Windsor and Essex County for over 35 years. Our team is CAA Approved, NASTF registered, TAOL certified, and Ontario Licensed. The team carries dealer-level diagnostic tools including the Autel IM608 Pro II, precision computerized key cutting equipment, and a mobile inventory of transponder keys, smart key fobs, and remote head keys for virtually every vehicle make and model.

Certified Bonded Insured

Canadian Locksmiths has provided spare key duplication and automotive key programming across Windsor and Essex County since 1989. Decades of key cutting experience means accurate blade profiles for every vehicle type on the first cut. A backup vehicle key from our team protects against single-key failure.

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Family Owned Since 1989

Canadian Locksmiths carries dealer-level diagnostic interfaces including the Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Max Pro for every major vehicle brand, enabling spare key transponder programming and smart key fob registration identical to factory specification. No programming guesswork. Our team programs an additional car key on-site within available key slots.

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Dealer-Level Tools

Spare key duplication by Canadian Locksmiths is performed on-site at the vehicle location. The mobile key cutting unit carries computerized blade cutters, transponder programmers, and a full inventory of key blanks for on-site service. Our team cuts an extra set of car keys for multi-driver households.

90-Day Warranty

Canadian Locksmiths holds CAA Approval, TAOL membership, NASTF affiliation, and Ontario locksmith licensing. Spare key duplication is performed by certified automotive key technicians trained on modern immobilizer systems. Our team provides duplicate car key and fob together service at the vehicle location.

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Mobile Service

Canadian Locksmiths provides a fixed price for spare key duplication before work begins. The cost of spare key vs lost key replacement is communicated upfront — no surprise fees after the job is complete. Our team programs a spare car key for family member sharing the vehicle.

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Large Inventory

Canadian Locksmiths tests both the original and duplicate key before completing the spare key job. Every spare key must pass full function testing: blade entry, ignition start, remote lock and unlock, and proximity detection. How many keys can be programmed to a car is verified by our team on-site.

March Customer Spotlight

Each month Canadian Locksmiths spotlights a real spare key duplication job completed in Windsor or Essex County. The cases below reflect actual service calls.

The Review

Got a spare smart key for my 2023 Ford Escape. Canadian Locksmiths arrived at my workplace parking lot in Windsor and had the spare programmed in 25 minutes. Both keys work perfectly for keyless entry and push to start. Our team provides spare car key the area service across all postal codes.

- Dave R., Windsor

Spare Smart Key — 2023 Ford Escape

The Job

Canadian Locksmiths, licensed and bonded in Windsor since 1989, serves all of Essex County.

Dave called on a Wednesday afternoon. His wife drives their 2023 Ford Escape daily, and he wanted a spare smart key fob before their family vacation to Leamington. Canadian Locksmiths met Dave at his workplace parking lot on Lauzon Road in East Windsor.

The technician identified the Ford Escape as requiring an M3N-A2C931423 proximity fob, verified the existing key functions, cut the blade insert, and programmed the new spare to the vehicle PATS system. Total time from arrival to testing both fobs: 25 minutes. Canadian Locksmiths technicians carry NASTF credentials and use dealer-level Autel IM608 Pro II equipment.

• Cut the blade insert on-site
• Programmed M3N-A2C931423 proximity fob to Ford PATS
• Registered spare to push-to-start system
• Verified both fobs: keyless entry, push start, trunk release All services by Canadian Locksmiths include a 90-day warranty and VIN-verified key cutting.

Service starts at $99 - prices may vary, call (519) 979-1270 for an accurate quote.

The Pro Tip

Why Every Vehicle Needs a Spare Key

💡Technical Insight

Ford vehicles from 2018 onward use a rolling-code PATS immobilizer system. Adding a spare key while a working key exists costs significantly less than all-keys-lost replacement. Canadian Locksmiths recommends every vehicle owner in Windsor and Essex County keep at least one spare key stored at home. Spare key duplication for push-to-start vehicles requires the working key to be present — Our team programs the additional proximity fob on-site at the vehicle location.

Why This Matters:

Attempting to add a spare key without specialized diagnostic tools may trigger immobilizer lockouts on late-model vehicles. Canadian Locksmiths uses dealer-level equipment to register duplicate keys to the vehicle's EEPROM immobilizer chip without affecting the existing programmed keys.

Spare key service starts at $99 — prices may vary by key type and vehicle. Contact Canadian Locksmiths at (519) 979-1270 for a precise quote.