2018 Chevrolet Cruze
Locked Out and Lost Key Service in Ventura County

Q: Is a locksmith cheaper than the Chevrolet dealer?

On Chevrolets, almost always. Chevy dealers commonly charge 350 to 600 or more for a single key replacement depending on the model. A 2023 Bolt EUV owner paid about 415 total for two aftermarket fobs from a mobile locksmith, fully programmed. The dealer equivalent would have been close to 700 or more for two keys. A Silverado owner found a dealer willing to program a customer-supplied Amazon fob for about 80. Most Chevy owners save 30 to 60 percent going with a qualified locksmith.

Q: Does the price include cutting and programming?

Yes. Our price covers everything: the key blank, cutting the emergency blade, programming the transponder and remote functions, running any GM security relearn cycles, and testing before we leave. Chevy dealers typically break this into separate charges. A Silverado owner saw 115 for the fob, 50 for the smart key insert, and 200 for programming, totaling 365 for one key. A dealership parts worker confirmed their store charges over 100 just for the programming session. With us it is one price, everything included.

Q: What battery does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze key fob use?

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze uses a CR2032 battery. You can pick one up at most auto parts stores or pharmacies for a few dollars. When we make a replacement key, we always install a fresh battery so you are starting with a full charge. If your existing Chevy fob is losing range or the push-to-start is intermittent, a new battery is the first thing to try before assuming you need a replacement.

Q: Do you charge a trip fee or service call fee?

No. The price we quote includes mobile service to your location anywhere in Oxnard near Oxnard Shores. There is no trip fee, no service call charge, no mileage add-on. Chevy dealers require you to either drive in with a working key or have the vehicle towed to their service bay. One Chevy owner was told by the dealer to tow the car in and pay 600 per fob. The tow alone adds to your bill before the dealer even touches the key. We come to you and the quote stays the same.

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Lock decoding means I read your car's lock to cut a key without drilling anything, without breaking anything, and without replacing the cylinder. The car looks exactly the same when I leave.

A driver on the shoulder of a road outside Oxnard had his key snap in the ignition of his 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. Half was stuck in the cylinder and half was in his hand. He called another locksmith first, and that locksmith told him the ignition would need to be drilled and replaced. New cylinder, new keys, $500 minimum. He called me for a second opinion.

I used my B106 Lishi to extract the broken fragment without touching the wafer surfaces inside. Once it was out clean, I decoded the lock by reading each wafer position for exact cut depths. His truck uses a transponder key, FCC ID HYQ4EA, separate from the remote. I cut the new blade from the decode and programmed the transponder through OBD.

No drilling and no cylinder replacement. His total was 242. The other locksmith's plan would have been 419 or more with a new cylinder. His original lock works with the new key exactly like it worked with the old one.

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2018 Chevrolet Cruze Pricing Questions

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How much does a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze key replacement cost?▼

With EZ Car Keyz, a smart key for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze runs around 242. That includes the key, cutting, programming, and mobile service to your location. The Chevrolet dealer typically charges 419 or more once you add up the fob, cutting, programming labor, and diagnostic fees. A Silverado owner was quoted more than 600 just to add a spare key at the dealer. A Bolt owner saw a dealer quote of 495 per fob. Our quote on the phone is the price you pay.

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