Car Locksmith in Washington DC & Maryland

Losing or damaging your car keys can stop your day instantly. Capitol Locksmith DC is a professional automotive locksmith providing mobile car key replacement, car key programming, key fob programming, duplicate car keys, car lockout service, and ignition repair throughout Washington DC and nearby Maryland. We specialize exclusively in vehicle locks and keys and come directly to your location—no towing required.

Automotive Locksmith Services

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Call 202-993-9919 for accurate pricing on any automotive locksmith service in Washington DC and Maryland. Capitol Locksmith DC is a licensed and insured automotive locksmith company with professionally trained technicians—no subcontractors.

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LOST KEYS & SPARE KEYS

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Losing your only car key doesn’t have to mean towing or dealership delays. Our mobile automotive locksmith service provides lost car key replacement on-site, cutting and programming a new key or key fob at your location. We also create duplicate car keys and spare car keys, giving you a backup to avoid future emergencies.

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Key Fob & Smart Key Programming

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Modern vehicles rely on electronic security systems that require precise programming. Capitol Locksmith DC provides professional key fob programming, remote key programming, transponder key programming, and smart key programming for push-to-start vehicles. If your remote stopped working, needs re-syncing, or requires replacement, we handle it on-site.

We use dealer-level programming tools (Autel, Xhorse, Abrites) to support newer vehicles and all-keys-lost situations that dealerships often decline.

Emergency Car Lockout Service

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Locked your keys inside the car or trunk? Our car lockout locksmith service provides fast, damage-free vehicle entry using professional tools. Whether the issue is a locked door, trunk lockout, or broken key, we help you regain access quickly.

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Capitol Locksmith DC provides mobile automotive locksmith service throughout Washington DC and nearby Maryland, including Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Kensington, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re in a downtown DC neighborhood or a Maryland suburb, our mobile team comes directly to your location.

Ignition Repair & Key Won’t Turn

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Ignition problems can prevent your vehicle from starting. Common issues include a key that won’t turn, a broken key inside the ignition, or worn ignition components. Our automotive locksmiths diagnose and fix ignition issues on-site, including repair ignition switch, broken key extraction, and ignition cylinder replacement when needed.

Common ignition issues we fix:

  • Ignition stuck / key won’t turn

  • Key locked in ignition

  • Broken key extraction

  • Mercedes steering lock (ESL / ELV) failures

  • Worn wafers or damaged cylinders

Whenever possible, ignition repairs are matched to your existing keys.

  • Yes, in many cases we can create and program a new key without the original.

  • Yes, we program smart keys and proximity systems.

  • No, we will require an ID card that matches your car registration and/or insurance to open your car door.

  • Yes, we can cut you brand new car keys from code.

  • You may be able to find the key code if you’re the original owner — sometimes it’s printed in the owner’s manual, on the key tag, or on the bill of sale. If you can’t locate it, our locksmiths can often look up the correct key code and cut you brand new car keys to code.

  • Yes, broken car key extraction is a common service we provide.