2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
Lost Key Rescue Service in Ventura County

Q: Is a locksmith cheaper than the Hyundai dealer?

Almost always, and on Hyundais the savings are consistent. One Hyundai owner discovered that the dealer actually contracts out key work to a mobile locksmith with a truck who charges about one quarter of the dealer price. A Palisade owner was quoted $628 at the dealer for a flip key that was not even a smart key. A 2019 Santa Fe owner was quoted $300 at the dealer while another owner had a similar Veracruz key done by a locksmith for about $135. Most Hyundai owners save 40 to 60 percent going with a mobile locksmith like us.

Q: Does the price include cutting and programming?

Yes. Our price covers everything: the key blank, cutting to your vehicle specs, programming the transponder chip, syncing the remote functions, and testing before we leave. Hyundai dealers often split this into separate charges for the fob, cutting, and programming labor. One owner was quoted $886 at a Hyundai dealer for two keys, with the dealer claiming they had to hack into the system without a key code. Locksmiths using the same tools handle it for a fraction of that. With us it is one price, everything included, done at your location.

Q: What battery does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe key fob use?

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe uses a CR2450 or 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. Hyundai smart key fobs with proximity detection can drain batteries faster than basic remotes. If your fob is losing range or acting inconsistent, a new name brand battery is always 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, Marina West Park area. There is no trip fee, no service call charge, no mileage add-on. Hyundai dealers require you to bring the vehicle in, and if all keys are lost the car has to be towed to their service bay. One Hyundai owner had to tow their car to the dealer just to get a new fob programmed because the physical key could only unlock the doors but not start the engine. We come to you whether you are at home, at work, or stuck in a parking lot, and the quote stays the same.

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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Smart key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

No key at all? I get these calls all the time. A lot of Hyundai owners, especially used car buyers, run on a single key until it finally gives out. I build a new one from scratch using the car's lock and immobilizer data. No original needed.

A customer at the lakeside picnic area outside Oxnard lost his only fob somewhere between the water and the parking lot. He searched for 30 minutes, checked with everyone nearby, and came up with nothing. His 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe was sitting in the lot with no way to open it. I told him I could be there that afternoon.

I started with my HY18 Lishi to pick his door open and decoded every wafer position for exact blade dimensions. Then I connected through OBD and ran the all-keys-lost procedure, which clears old key data and registers the new one from scratch. His smart key, FCC ID TQ8-FOB-4F61M43, was a 7-button proximity fob cut, chipped, and programmed on the spot. I made him a spare too so he wouldn't be in this situation again.

His car started in the same lakeside lot. Total was around 276. The dealer wanted 481 plus a tow and a multi-day wait. The whole process from lock decode to engine running took about 45 minutes.

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Gregorio P.

May 2021

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“Steve was incredibly helpful when I lost my car keys. He came out the exact same day and I only waited about 30 minutes. I really needed to get to work and he completely saved me.”

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Hunter P.

Jul 2025

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“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”

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Dan G.

Mar 2024

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“They responded instantly, showed up within an hour, and arrived exactly when they said they would. Made a copy and programmed a fob for my 2014 car with a worn ignition in about 15 minutes. The new key works perfectly and feels like a dealer key.”

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Your Hyundai Santa Fe Pricing Questions Answered

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How much does a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe key replacement cost?▼

With EZ Car Keyz, a smart key for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe runs around 276. That includes the key, cutting, programming, and mobile service to your location. The Hyundai dealer typically charges 481 or more for the same job once you add up the fob, programming labor, and any service fees. Hyundai owners on forums report dealer quotes of $300 to $500 for a basic smart key and up to $628 for a Palisade flip key. Our quote on the phone is the price you pay. No separate line items, no surprises.

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