Mobile locksmith serving Columbia, SC & surrounding areas

Monday – Sunday, 7:00am – 8:00pm

Smart Key & Push to start keys

Proximity keys for push-button vehicles

Push-to-start convenience is wonderful until the smart key stops talking to the car.

What To Expect

Proximity keys for push-button vehicles in Columbia, SC

Prime Lockout provides professional replacement and programming services for proximity keys and keyless-entry vehicles, including situations where all original keys have been lost. We can also cut and prepare the emergency key blade inside the fob, giving you a reliable backup for mechanical access when needed.

Before we finish the job, our technicians carefully test the key’s essential functions, including remote operation, passive entry, ignition recognition, and trunk or liftgate access when applicable. We make sure your new smart key is working properly, so you can drive away with confidence.

How It Works

From your first call to a working lock

Step 1

Confirm your model

Push-to-start systems vary by trim. We verify exactly which smart key your vehicle needs.

Step 2

We supply the key

A quality proximity key is brought to you — no parts order, no waiting on the dealership.

Step 3

Pair and cut the blade

The fob is paired to the car and the hidden emergency blade is cut to fit your door.

Step 4

Range and entry test

Passive entry, push-button start and remote range are all verified from the driver’s seat.

What we need from you

Having these ready when the technician arrives keeps the visit short and the price exactly as quoted.

Makes and models we cover

Domestic, Asian and European vehicles — most years and trims. Not sure about yours? Call and we will confirm before dispatching.

TOYOTA

HONDA

FORD

CHEVROLET

NISSAN

HYUNDAI

KIA

JEEP

DODGE

RAM

GMC

SUBARU

MAZDA

VOLKSWAGEN

BMW

MERCEDES-BENZ

LEXUS

ACURA

INFINITI

MITSUBISHI

Need a hand with your vehicle right now?

One call and a fully equipped van is on the way — keys cut, coded and tested where your car sits.

Service Area

Fast coverage across the Midlands

Our vans stay on the road, so wherever you are in the Columbia area there is usually a technician a short drive away.

FAQ

Car key questions

Straight answers, no fine print. If yours is not here, call and ask — we will tell you before you book.
Do you come to my vehicle?
Always. We are fully mobile — driveway, workplace parking deck or roadside, we bring the cutting and programming equipment to you.
Photo identification and proof that the vehicle is yours, such as a registration or title. We also confirm the VIN before cutting.

Usually, and faster. There is no tow bill, no waiting on a parts order, and no leaving the car overnight.

Yes. Smart keys for push-button ignitions are programmed to your vehicle’s system on site for most makes.

No. We use automotive-specific tools designed to protect paint, weatherstripping and glass.

Need help right now?

Lockouts do not wait for business hours. Call and speak to a real technician instead of filling out a form.

Based in

Columbia, SC 29210

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