I'm Leo. I cover the domestic and Asian-make car key work that covers ~90% of Winnipeg's vehicle population — Ford, GM, Chrysler/Jeep/Ram, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai/Kia, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi — plus BMW and MINI (recently added). Other European brands (Mercedes, Audi/VW, Porsche, Volvo) still need specialized tools I don't carry yet. I'd rather tell you up front than show up and waste your afternoon.
At a glance
Detail per brand is below. Not sure if your make is covered? Text me the year and model — I'll tell you straight.
Hybrids and EVs from these brands too — Prius, Ioniq, Niro, Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, Outlander PHEV, all covered.
Supported brands
Each section lists the common models I see in Winnipeg, plus a brief note on the key technology I program for that brand.
PATS · Hi-Sec laser · proximity fob
F-150 (all generations 2009+), Bronco, Bronco Sport, Escape, Edge, Explorer, Expedition, Fusion, Focus, Ranger, Maverick, Mustang, EcoSport, Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning. F-150 keys especially — I stock blanks for every model year from 2009 onward. Lincoln Navigator / MKC / MKZ / Aviator share Ford's PATS family and program the same way.
10-cut transponder · Hi-Sec laser · proximity
Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Equinox, Terrain, Traverse, Acadia, Trax, Blazer, Malibu, Cruze, Impala, Camaro, Corvette, Spark, Spark EV, Bolt. Most 2014+ GM trucks and SUVs use Hi-Sec laser-cut keys — I have the blanks and the cutting machine. Buick LaCrosse, Enclave, Encore, Envision share GM's programming flows.
Y160 · FobIK · Uconnect smart key
Ram 1500, Ram 2500/3500, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Wrangler, Wrangler 4xe, Gladiator, Compass, Renegade, Pacifica, Pacifica Hybrid, Durango, Charger, Challenger, 300, Caravan, Town & Country. One of the most diverse key families — Y160 transponders on older trucks, FobIK proximity fobs on 2010s+ Jeep / Grand Cherokee / Ram / Pacifica. Jeep key replacement → · Ram / Dodge / Chrysler →
transponder · Smart Key · proximity fob
Camry, Corolla, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Highlander, Grand Highlander, Tacoma, Tundra, Sienna, 4Runner, Prius, Prius Prime, C-HR, Venza, Crown, Sequoia, Land Cruiser. Toyota's Smart Key proximity fobs are some of the most reliable I work with — see the dedicated Toyota page for the deep dive.
transponder · Smart Key · proximity fob
Civic, Accord, CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Pilot, Passport, Odyssey, Ridgeline, HR-V, Fit. Acura MDX, RDX, TLX, ILX, Integra, ZDX share most of the same programming routines as the Honda donor platforms. Honda's flows are some of the cleanest in the industry — Civic and CR-V are weekly jobs.
transponder · Smart Key · proximity
Elantra, Sonata, Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona, Palisade, Accent, Venue, Ioniq, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kona Electric. Kia Forte, Sportage, Sorento, Soul, Rio, Telluride, Seltos, Niro, EV6, Carnival. Hyundai/Kia rolled out tougher immobilizers after the well-publicized theft issues — I'm authorized to program the newer (2018+) modules. Hyundai / Kia key replacement in Winnipeg →
NATS · I-Key · wave-cut
Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Pathfinder, Murano, Frontier, Titan, Versa, Maxima, Kicks, Ariya, Leaf, Armada, Juke, 370Z, 350Z. Infiniti QX50 / QX60 / QX80 / Q50 share the I-Key programming family. Nissan I-Key fobs have a precise programming window — once you've done a few, it's reliable. Rogue is by far my most common Nissan job. Nissan / Infiniti key replacement in Winnipeg →
Maz24 transponder · Smart Key
Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-5, CX-9, CX-30, CX-50, CX-70, CX-90, MX-5 Miata. Mazda's key family overlaps significantly with Ford's PATS (historical platform sharing) so the blank inventory and programming flows are familiar. CX-5 and Mazda3 are my most common Mazda jobs. Mazda key replacement in Winnipeg →
Subaru transponder · Smart Key
Outback, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Ascent, Crosstrek, WRX, BRZ, Solterra. Subaru is heavily represented in Winnipeg (AWD weather, you know the drill). Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek are my regular Subaru jobs. The Smart Key programming has a security delay on some 2018+ models — not me being slow, the car running its checks.
Mitsu transponder · FAST Key
Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, RVR, Mirage, Lancer. Smaller share of my volume than the bigger brands, but Outlander (especially the PHEV) and RVR are recurring jobs. FAST Key proximity programming behaves like Nissan's I-Key in practice.
Newer models · case-by-case
Recently added to my scope. I cover newer BMW and MINI from roughly 2017 onward on a case-by-case basis — text me the year and model first and I'll tell you straight. For some of the most recent models I can only do add-key jobs (where you have at least one working key) and not yet lost-all-keys. Older BMW / MINI (pre-2017) — not yet in scope. Coverage is expanding actively.
Text me the year/make/model and I'll confirm whether it's in scope and send a written quote — free, in writing, fast. Rare or brand-new models (Tesla, Genesis, Polestar, Rivian, and the like) sometimes sit in a grey zone; I'll check yours and tell you straight either way.
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"I was very impressed. He was on time and set up both key fobs and cut both keys for my car and it only took about an hour. He really knows his stuff and I really appreciated it."
— Glenn Buckboro · Google review
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— Oleh Vashchenko · Google review
"Precise, polite and punctual."
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9 verified reviews · 5.0 average · all on the Google Business Profile. No padding, no buying.
If yours isn't here, just text me. More on the full FAQ page.
Almost. The brands listed cover the model lines I work on regularly. There are a few rare or very recent models (especially first-year releases) where the immobilizer is too new for aftermarket tools to support yet. If your year/make/model is unusual, text me before booking — I'll tell you honestly whether I can do it.
These European brands use proprietary immobilizer systems (IR Smart Key for Mercedes, MQB component protection for Audi/VW, Immo IV/V for Porsche) that need specialized tooling I don't carry. The investment isn't justified for the volume I see in Winnipeg. The dealer remains the most reliable route — and I'll tell you that up front rather than fake it.
Yes. I recently added BMW (and MINI, since they share BMW Group tooling). I cover newer BMW and MINI from roughly 2017 onward on a case-by-case basis. For some of the most recent models I can only do add-key jobs (where you have at least one working key) and not yet lost-all-keys. Older BMW / MINI (pre-2017) are not yet in scope. Text me your year and model first and I'll tell you straight. Coverage is actively expanding.
Text me the year/make/model and I'll check my tools. Rare brands (Tesla, Genesis on some years, certain Polestar / Rivian / EV-only marques) may or may not be in my capability. If I can't help, I'll tell you who in Winnipeg can — usually the franchise dealer.
Yes for hybrids and EVs within my supported brands — Toyota Prius and RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid, Hyundai Ioniq and Kona Electric, Kia Niro and EV6, Nissan Leaf and Ariya, Subaru Solterra, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning. The key/fob programming is the same flow as the gas variants on the same platform.
Yes — pickup trucks are some of the most common keys I cut. F-150 (all generations 2009+), Silverado / Sierra, Ram 1500 / 2500, Tundra, Tacoma, Frontier, Ridgeline are all regulars. Most use either Hi-Sec laser-cut blades (modern domestics) or transponder + remote (older). I keep the blanks on hand.
Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster are in scope, and so are the Nissan NV200 / NV passenger. Text me the year and model — work-van keys often need extra ownership verification because they're more often disputed assets.
Faster than calling. I'll text back with a written quote — or tell you honestly if your car needs the dealer.
Quote arrives in writing before I head out. Pay after the work is done. If your car isn't a fit, I'll tell you that straight — no booking-then-bailing.
