2020 Kia Soul
Lost Key Replacement 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 2020 Kia Soul key fob use?

The 2020 Kia Soul 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 near Ventura Performing Arts Center. 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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2020 Kia Soul Smart key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

People lose all their Kia keys more often than you'd think. The most common story isn't dramatic. They bought the car used with one key, always meant to get a spare, and three years later that one key gives out.

A barista at a shared driveway fourplex in Ventura had exactly that story. Her only key to her 2020 Kia Soul cracked at the blade pivot and snapped when she tried to open the door. Flip key housing in one hand, blade stuck in the lock. Zero working keys.

I used my VVDI2 to read the transponder data from the broken key head since the chip was still intact inside the cracked housing. That saved time because I didn't need a full all-keys-lost procedure. I extracted the blade, decoded the lock with my HY22 Lishi, and cut two fresh keys. Her fob, FCC ID SY5MQ4FGE05, was a 5-button flip key that I rebuilt into a new shell with the salvaged chip.

She went from zero keys to two in about 40 minutes. Total was around 216. A full AKL would cost more, and the dealer wanted 391 either way. If you have the broken pieces, bring them.

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“We had one broken key for our Honda Civic and one working key for our Lexus. Tim came out and cut three remote car keys at a great price. All keys worked perfectly. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended.”

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2020 Kia Soul Pricing Questions

Pricing, process, and what's included

How much does a 2020 Kia Soul key replacement cost?▼

With EZ Car Keyz, a smart key for the 2020 Kia Soul runs around $216. That covers the key, cutting, programming, and mobile service to your location. The Kia dealer typically charges $391 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 2020 Kia Soul key fob use?▼

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