2023 Kia Forte
Lost Key - New One Made Today in Ventura County

Q: Is a locksmith cheaper than the Kia dealer?

On Kias, almost always. Kia dealers commonly charge $300 to $1,000 or more for a single key replacement depending on the model and key type. A 2022 Soul LX owner was quoted $1,210 per key at the dealer, then found a locksmith who did the same job for about $200. A 2015 Sorento owner paid $140 at a locksmith versus an estimated $300 at the dealer. We use the same professional grade equipment and OEM spec keys but without the dealership overhead. Most Kia owners save 30 to 60 percent going with a mobile locksmith like us, and in some cases the savings are even higher.

Q: Does the price include cutting and programming?

Yes. Our price covers everything: the key blank, cutting the emergency blade, programming the transponder chip, syncing the remote and proximity functions, and testing before we leave. Kia dealers break this into separate charges. One Seltos owner saw $795 for the fob and $250 for cutting and programming as two separate line items. A Forte owner was quoted $250 to $400 for the fob plus $250 just for programming. With us it is one price, everything included, done at your location.

Q: What battery does the 2023 Kia Forte key fob use?

The 2023 Kia Forte 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. Some Kia owners report aftermarket fobs draining batteries faster than OEM, so if your existing key is acting sluggish or losing range, 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 Ventura by Emma Wood State Beach. There is no trip fee, no service call charge, no mileage add-on. Kia dealers require you to bring the vehicle to their service bay for programming, which can mean arranging a tow if you have no working key. One Sorento owner who towed their SUV to the dealer paid about $150 for the key and programming, then the car sat there for a week and came back with a $4,000 repair estimate on top. We come to you and the quote stays the same.

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2023 Kia Forte
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2023 Kia Forte Smart key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

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

A road tripper at a scenic overlook near Emma Wood State Beach had his key snap inside the door lock of his 2023 Kia Forte. The blade broke clean in half. Another locksmith told him the cylinder would need to be drilled out. New cylinder, new key, pushing $500.

I used my HY22 Lishi to extract the broken fragment without scratching the wafer surfaces. Once extracted, I decoded the lock by reading each wafer position for exact cut depths. His car uses FCC ID CQOFD00790 on the remote side. I cut the new blade from the decode and programmed the transponder chip through OBD.

No drilling, no cylinder replacement. His total was 242. The other locksmith's plan would have run 431 or more. Destructive entry should be a last resort.

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Alexx C.

Dec 2025

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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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Dec 2024

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“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”

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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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2023 Kia Forte Pricing Questions

Pricing, process, and what's included

How much does a 2023 Kia Forte key replacement cost?▼

With EZ Car Keyz, a smart key for the 2023 Kia Forte runs around $242. That covers the key, cutting, programming, and mobile service to your location. The Kia dealer typically charges $431 or more once you add up the fob, blade cutting, programming labor, and any diagnostic fees. Telluride owners report dealer totals of $750 to $1,000 for a single fob, and Forte owners see $500 to $650 on push-to-start models. Our quote on the phone is the price you pay, no separate line items.

Is a locksmith cheaper than the Kia dealer?▼

Does the price include cutting and programming?▼

What battery does the 2023 Kia Forte key fob use?▼

Do you charge a trip fee or service call fee?▼

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