Auto locksmith in Winnipeg — I come to your car.
I'm Leo — a solo mobile automotive locksmith in Winnipeg. I come to your vehicle and cut and program car keys on the spot: spare keys, lost-all-keys, transponder and proximity smart keys, fob programming, and lockouts. Dealer-level access for most makes on the road, an honest written quote by text first, and you pay only after the key works. No call centre, no bait pricing.
What "automotive locksmith" means here
Car keys only — at your vehicle, not in a shop. Here's the boundary, up front:
What I do
Car keys cut & programmed, lost-all-keys, fobs, and non-destructive lockouts — for most makes, on-site across Winnipeg.
What I don't
No house locks, no business doors, no safes. Automotive only — if it isn't on wheels, I'll point you to the right trade.
What a mobile auto locksmith handles
Every one of these I do at your vehicle in Winnipeg — no tow, no shop appointment. Pick the one that fits and you'll land on the page with the detail and the price.
Lost all keys (AKL)
No working key left? I decode, cut, and program a fresh one at the car. From $280+.
Spare / extra key
A planned second key before you need it. Transponder from $90+, smart key $180+.
Key fob programming
Remotes and proximity fobs paired to your car — bring your own or I supply. From $90+.
Car key cutting
A copy of a working key, edge-cut or laser-cut. Plain mechanical copy from $40+.
Car lockout
Keys locked inside? Non-destructive entry — no drilled cylinders, no broken windows. $65 flat.
Fob battery
Fob gone dead? Often just the coin cell — I'll sort the battery or the programming on-site.
Why the dealer isn't your only option
Dealer-level access — for most makes on the road.
The reason a locksmith can replace a modern car key at all is access to the manufacturer's key and immobilizer data — information, hardware, and software. I have that access across most domestic, Asian, and many European makes, which is how I cut and program a fresh key at your car instead of sending you to a dealer bay on a tow.
A few of the newest high-security platforms add an extra programming layer that's case-by-case — so I never promise "all makes, no exceptions." Text me your year, make, and model and I'll confirm yours before I dispatch.
Real prices, before I dispatch — no bait quotes.
Most Winnipeg locksmiths hide the number behind "call for a quote." Here are my floors. The final price depends on your vehicle and key type, and you get it in writing by text — the number I send is the number you pay. Manitoba PST 7% + GST 5% added (the lockout is tax-included).
$90+
Transponder key
$160+
Remote-head / flip key
$180+
Proximity smart key
$280+
Lost all keys (AKL)
$40+
Plain key copy
$65
Car lockout (tax in)
Full pricing & what changes the number → · How much does a car key cost in Winnipeg? →
Why pick me over a name from a search ad
One person, start to finish
You text Leo, Leo shows up, Leo does the work. No call centre booking a stranger, no "the company on the ad isn't the tech who arrives" surprise.
Written quote, no bait pricing
A real number in writing before I drive — not a $15 ad price that becomes $300 on arrival. You pay only after the key works.
NASTF VSP & insured
Vehicle Security Professional authorization for secure manufacturer data, commercial general liability insurance, and a registered Manitoba business. More about me →
ID & ownership, every time
I check photo ID against proof of ownership before I cut a key — the same rule that keeps your car yours. Why I ask for your VIN →
Serving Winnipeg and nearby towns — Headingley, Oak Bluff, Oakbank, West St. Paul, Stonewall, Selkirk. See my service area →
Auto locksmith questions, answered straight.
The ones I get most. More on the full FAQ page.
What does a mobile auto locksmith do that a dealership doesn't?
I come to your vehicle and cut and program the key on the spot — no tow into a dealer bay, no waiting on a parts order. Using dealer-level access — the same information, hardware, and software path a dealership works from — I handle spare keys, lost-all-keys replacement, transponder and proximity smart keys, fob programming, and non-destructive lockouts for most makes on the road. The dealer can do the key too, but usually only at their shop, on their schedule, after a tow if you've lost every key.
How much does an auto locksmith cost in Winnipeg?
Spare or replacement transponder keys start at $90+, remote-head/flip keys at $160+, proximity smart keys at $180+, and lost-all-keys (AKL) at $280+. Fob programming on its own starts at $90+, a plain mechanical key copy at $40+, and a car lockout is $65 flat (tax included). The exact number depends on your year, make, model, and the key type — you get it in writing by text before I dispatch. Full breakdown on the pricing page.
Do you work on all makes?
Most makes on the road — domestic, Asian, and many European — across transponder, remote-head, flip, and proximity smart keys. A handful of the newest high-security platforms add an extra programming layer that's case-by-case. Text me your year, make, and model and I'll confirm yours before I dispatch, so you never pay for a trip I can't finish.
What's the difference between an auto locksmith and a regular locksmith?
Different trade, different tools. An automotive locksmith works on vehicles — car keys, transponders, immobilizers, fobs, and car lockouts. A residential or commercial locksmith works on house and building locks. I do automotive only: no house locks, no business doors, no safes. If your problem isn't on wheels, I'll point you to someone good at it rather than pretend it's my job.
Can you come to me anywhere in Winnipeg?
Yes — the whole point is that I'm mobile. I cover Winnipeg and the surrounding towns (Headingley, Oak Bluff, Oakbank, West St. Paul, Stonewall, Selkirk), and I work at your driveway, a parking lot, or wherever the car is sitting. Travel inside the Perimeter is typically free; anything farther is named in the written quote first.
My only key is lost — can you still make one?
Yes — that's the all-keys-lost (AKL) job, and it's one of my most common calls. With no key to copy, I decode the locks at the vehicle, cut a fresh key to that code, and program it to your car's immobilizer on-site through dealer-level access — no tow to the dealer. I verify ownership first (photo ID matched to your registration or proof of insurance), and if the documents are locked inside, I run the lockout first so you can reach them. From $280+.
Need an auto locksmith in Winnipeg right now?
Text me the year, make, and model, what you need, and where the car is. You'll get a written number back before I head out — faster than calling around for quotes.