Buzy Beaver

05/30/2026

2014 Nissan Sentra
Spare Key
Total $120

05/26/2026

What You Should Know Before Calling an Automotive Locksmith (Part 2)

That is why, before calling an automotive locksmith, it is important to ask the following questions upfront:
• what exactly is included in the final price?
• is the quoted price final?
• does the price include the service call, programming, labor, and the key itself?
• can the price increase after the locksmith arrives or after the work is completed?
• are there any additional or hidden fees?

For a professional automotive locksmith, the following information is usually enough to provide an accurate quote:
• make
• model
• year
• type of ignition system (traditional turn-key or push-to-start)
• sometimes the VIN number (commonly needed for European vehicles or more advanced security systems)
• your specific situation:
- do you need a spare key?
- have all keys been lost?
- if it’s a lockout situation, is the vehicle locked or unlocked?

Based on this information, an honest and experienced locksmith should be able to provide a clear and upfront price before the work begins.

At our company, we believe in transparent pricing and straightforward communication. We work from a clear pricing structure and explain exactly what work is required for each situation and how the total cost is calculated. We always provide pricing upfront and do not increase the price after arriving on site.

We believe honesty, transparency, and clear pricing should be the standard in the automotive locksmith industry.

05/26/2026

What You Should Know Before Calling an Automotive Locksmith (Part 1)

Whether you’re locked out of your vehicle, have lost all your keys, or simply want to make a spare key, it’s very important to understand the full cost of the service upfront so you don’t end up overpaying or dealing with dishonest pricing practices.

The automotive locksmith industry includes many companies and dispatch services that use unclear pricing and take advantage of the fact that most customers are unfamiliar with how modern car keys, immobilizer systems, and programming actually work.

This doesn’t only happen during emergency situations. Very often, a customer simply wants to add a spare key or key fob for their vehicle. A price is quoted over the phone, but once the locksmith arrives, additional “required” charges suddenly appear, hidden fees are added, and the total price increases — sometimes dramatically. By that point, the customer is already in an uncomfortable position because the work has started, been completed, or the vehicle is urgently needed. As a result, the customer often ends up paying far more than expected.

One of the most common tactics is advertising an extremely low “starting at” price simply to attract the customer and secure the job. Once the work begins, however, the final cost may increase significantly compared to the original quote. This happens especially often when customers are unfamiliar with automotive key programming and assume the company is being transparent.

05/19/2026

We’re excited to announce that you can now find us on Google Maps 🎉

If you need a car key, spare key fob, help with lost keys, damage-free lockout service, key programming, or residential and commercial locksmith services — Buzy Beaver is now officially on Google Maps.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nAnQivahsfN8FdDw6?g_st=it

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📍 Mobile service — we come to you
🔑 Car keys & key fobs
🏠 Residential & commercial locksmith services
💳 Transparent upfront pricing — no surprise charges on site

Thank you to everyone who supports us 🙏

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

2019 RAM 1500
Spare Key
Total $190

05/15/2026

2014 Chevrolet Camaro
Spare Key
Total $130

05/14/2026

2006 Ford Mustang
Spare Key
Total $130

05/14/2026

2009 Ford Flex
Spare Key
Total $130

05/14/2026

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
All key lost
Total $140