Lost every key to your car? That’s stressful — but we fix it. Capitol Locksmith DC specializes in All-Keys-Lost (AKL) jobs: we come to your location, cut replacement keys (metal or side-winder), program transponder chips and fobs when possible, test the new key, and get you back on the road the same day. We serve Washington DC and the surrounding DMV suburbs including Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Columbia.

All Keys Lost? Same-Day Car Key Replacement (AKL) — DC • MD

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Why AKL is different: modern keys are more than metal — many contain transponder chips or are part of smart key systems. That can add time or cost when programming is required. In most cases a mobile locksmith can complete an AKL job on site; in rare, high-security cases dealer tools or module replacement may be required. (We’ll tell you right away.)

How the job works (quick):

  1. You call or submit a form with vehicle make, model, year and location.

  2. We arrive with appropriate blanks and programming tools.

  3. We cut a blank key, program the transponder or fob, test it, and demonstrate it to you.

  4. If your vehicle requires a dealer-level procedure we’ll explain options (dealer, towing, or module work) and give a transparent price before we continue.

Typical time & cost (estimates):

  • Simple metal key: 20–45 minutes.

  • Transponder key programming: 30–90 minutes depending on vehicle.

  • AKL (full service for many models): typical ranges in the locksmith industry fall between roughly $200–$600, depending on make, year and immobilizer complexity. These ranges are consistent with industry pricing surveys and local locksmith listings. Always give make/model/year for an exact quote.

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