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1998 Subaru Forester
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1998 Subaru Forester key replacement cost - EZ Car Keyz Simi Valley CA
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1998 Subaru Forester
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The 1998 Subaru Forester takes a plain mechanical key. No chip, no fob, no programming step. The key blank needs to be cut to match your ignition and door locks, and that is the whole job. What trips people up is assuming it needs more than it does. A locksmith or hardware store can cut one from a code pull or by decoding your lock cylinder directly. If you have one working key, a duplicate takes minutes. If you have nothing, a locksmith decodes the lock or pulls the key code from the VIN records. Either way, you do not need a dealer for this.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

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1998 Subaru Forester Metal Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

I got a call from a guy staying at a vacation rental in the Wood Ranch area of Simi Valley. He was out for the weekend and had locked his only key inside the car. Classic Saturday-afternoon problem.

He had already called a Subaru dealer. They told him to have it towed in, and they could look at it the following day. He was picturing a tow bill, a hotel night, and a full day of waiting for a key that, at its core, is a piece of cut metal.

I drove out to the property, decoded the lock right at the driver door, and cut a replacement key in the van. Turned the ignition, turned the door lock, handed it over. The whole thing took under half an hour from the time I pulled up.

He asked me afterward if there was any programming involved, any computer stuff. I told him no. On a 1998 Forester, the key is the key. Get the cut right and you are done.

He had a working key in his hand that evening instead of the next afternoon, and he paid a fraction of what the dealer quoted for the tow alone, never mind the key itself.

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Nov 2025
★★★★★

“A+ service at an even better price. Tim was a lifesaver. I lost my original and only key for my Audi and he was willing to come to my location at 8pm the same day. He worked fast, communicated clearly, and made sure everything worked before leaving.”

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Jul 2025
★★★★★

“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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Dec 2025
★★★★★

“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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Subaru Forester Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I need to bring my 1998 Subaru Forester somewhere for key replacement?
No. I come to you. The 1998 Forester uses a mechanical key, which means everything needed to make a replacement fits in a service van. I can decode your lock on site, cut the key, and hand it to you in your driveway, your parking spot, or wherever the car is sitting in the Wood Ranch area of Simi Valley or anywhere nearby. There is no reason to tow a car over a mechanical key.
How does mobile key replacement work for a 1998 Subaru Forester?
What do I need to have ready when you arrive?
I have one key that still works but it is worn down. Should I get a duplicate made now or wait until it fails?
My key turns in the door but barely moves the ignition, or the other way around. What is going on?
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Subaru Forester Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
Affordable 1998 Subaru Forester locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
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