Car key replacement in Summerville, brought straight to your porch
Cane Bay, Nexton, Carnes Crossroads, Sangaree, or downtown near the square — locked out, missing a key, or dealing with a fob that quit. I bring the equipment to you.
I'm Dylan. I run The Key Man — automotive keys only, nothing residential or commercial — since 2019. Over 10,000 keys cut and programmed. Summerville has grown fast in every direction, and mobile service means you never have to figure out how to get the car to me.
What I handle
What it costs
5.0★ from 216+ reviews — 8 AM to midnight, seven days — no travel charge.
Where I get called most
Cane Bay
One of the fastest-growing communities in the state. A lot of families here moved in with a single smart key and are due for a spare.
Nexton
New construction, newer vehicles, mostly push-to-start. A second fob is cheap insurance most residents just haven't gotten around to yet.
Carnes Crossroads
Similar growth pattern to Cane Bay and Nexton — new neighborhoods, newer cars, a steady mix of spare-key visits and lost-key calls.
Knightsville
Established Summerville with dependable, older vehicles. Basic transponder keys are common out here, and tend to be the more affordable jobs I run.
Downtown & Hutchinson Square
Errand-run lockouts are routine, and the sidewalks fill up fast during Flowertown and the other seasonal festivals.
Sangaree
A mix of established homes and newer builds, with a vehicle lineup to match — key jobs that reflect that variety.
Vehicles I work on around here
Toyota & Honda
RAV4, Highlander, CR-V, Accord, Camry
Everywhere in this area — reliable daily drivers with straightforward key systems, especially the older sedans around Knightsville.
Ford, Chevrolet & Ram
F-150, Silverado, Ram 1500, Tacoma
Common across the newer developments and among tradespeople throughout Summerville. Often one key per truck with no spare.
Hyundai & Kia
Palisade, Telluride, Santa Fe, Sorento
Increasingly common in the family SUV segment filling out Cane Bay and Nexton — nearly all push-to-start.
Summerville car key questions
How much does a replacement car key cost?
It depends on the type of key your vehicle uses. Basic transponder keys tend to start around $75. Push-to-start proximity fobs usually run $150–$300.
Can you make a key without the original?
Yes. If every key is lost, I can generate a new one using your vehicle's own security data — done on site for the vast majority of vehicles.
Can you program key fobs?
Yes — a basic transponder chip or a full proximity fob, programmed with dealer-level equipment brought directly to your vehicle.
Do you come to my home?
Yes — that's the whole point. I come to your driveway, your workplace, a lot in Cane Bay or Nexton, wherever your vehicle is sitting.
How long does it take?
Most spare-key and fob jobs take under an hour once I arrive. Lockouts are usually quicker.
My kid is locked in the car in a parking lot. What do I do?
If a child or pet is locked in and it's hot, call 911 first — they get there fastest. Then call me. That situation jumps to the front of my line.