Call us: 0748 000444
Car key programming · Nairobi
Lost your car key or need a spare? We cut and program it for you.
Carkey Masters cuts, programs and replaces car keys for all popular makes, from Toyota and Mazda to Mercedes and Land Rover. Visit our Kiambu Road or Westlands branch, or we come to you. Transponder keys, remotes and push-start smart keys, with lost keys deleted from your car so they can no longer start it.
- Chip keys from KSh 4,500
- We come to you in Nairobi
- Most keys done in 30–60 min
- Lost keys deleted for security
★ 4.8 on Google170+ reviews, Kiambu Road
Car key prices in Nairobi
Starting prices for the most common jobs. The exact price depends on your car's make, model and year, and the type of key it uses.
Spare key
Mechanical blade key copy
fromKSh 500
Plain metal key for older cars without a chip, cut at our workshop.
Spare key
Transponder (chip) key
fromKSh 4,500
Key with an immobiliser chip, cut and programmed to your car.
Spare key
Remote key
fromKSh 5,000
Key with lock and unlock buttons, cut and programmed.
Spare key
Smart / push-start key
fromKSh 6,000
Keyless proximity key for push-button start cars.
All keys lost
Mechanical key
fromKSh 3,500
No key left? We come to you and make a new one on site. Price within 8 km in Nairobi.
All keys lost
Smart or remote key
fromKSh 7,500
New key made and programmed on site, old keys deleted. Price within 8 km in Nairobi.
Want your exact price? Send your car's make, model and year on WhatsApp and your location, and we will quote you before any work starts. We come to you wherever you are; outside the 8 km radius the all-keys-lost price depends on your location. Get my exact price
Car key services
Everything from a simple spare key to replacing every lost key for a modern push-start car.
Spare key duplication
Still have one working key? Getting a spare now costs far less than replacing all lost keys later.
Lost car key replacement
Lost every key? We make and program a new key from scratch, at the branch or where your car is.
Report lost keys →Smart & push-start keys
Proximity smart keys for keyless entry and push-button start, programmed to your car.
Remotes, fobs & batteries
Remote programming, worn button repair, new key shells and key batteries.
Delete lost keys
Lost or stolen keys are removed from your car's memory so they can no longer start it.
Key cutting
Precise cutting of standard and laser (high-security) key blades.
Locked out of your car?
Damage-free unlocking when your keys are locked inside the car. Call us, day or night.
Call 0727 262605 →Immobiliser, ECU & ESL
When the key is fine but the car still will not start, we diagnose the immobiliser, ECU or steering lock.
ECU repair →How it works
Four simple steps, usually done in under an hour once we are with your car.
Send your car details
WhatsApp or call us with the make, model and year, and whether you still have a working key.
Get your price
We confirm the right key and the exact price before we start. No surprises.
Branch or doorstep
Visit Kiambu Road or Westlands, or our technician comes to your home, office or roadside.
Cut, program, test
We cut and program the new key, test locking and starting, and delete any lost keys.
Car makes and models we program
We program keys for most cars on Kenyan roads, both Japanese-market imports and UK and European models. Not sure about yours? Send us the make, model and year.
ToyotaVitz, Axio, Allion, Premio, Fielder, Belta, Wish, Noah, Voxy, IST, Ractis, Probox, Corolla, Auris, Prius, Mark X, Crown, Harrier, RAV4, Vanguard, Alphard, Hilux, Fortuner, Prado, Land CruiserSee Toyota keys →MazdaDemio, Axela, Atenza, Premacy, Blante, CX-3, CX-5, CX-7, CX-9, CX-30, Mazda 2, 3 & 6, BT-50, Bongo, MPVSee Mazda keys →NissanNote, Tiida, Bluebird Sylphy, Wingroad, Cube, Lafesta, Serena, NV200, X-Trail, Qashqai, Murano, Navara, Patrol, Pathfinder, Teana, Skyline, LeafSee Nissan keys →HondaFit, Vezel, Insight, Airwave, Freed, Civic, Accord, CR-V, HR-V, Crossroad, Odyssey, StepwagonSee Honda keys →SubaruImpreza, Legacy, Levorg, Outback, Forester, TreziaSee Subaru keys →MitsubishiColt, Mirage, Galant Fortis, RVR / ASX, Outlander, DelicaSee Mitsubishi keys →SuzukiSwift, Alto, Wagon R, Splash, Jimny, Escudo / Vitara, SX4Browse the shop →Mercedes-BenzA, B, C, E, M / ML, GLE and S-ClassSee Mercedes-Benz keys →BMW1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6, Z4See BMW keys →AudiA3, A4, A5, A6, A8, TT, Q3, Q5, Q7See Audi keys →VolkswagenGolf, Polo, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, TouaregSee Volkswagen keys →Land RoverDiscovery 3, 4 & 5, Freelander 1 & 2, Evoque, Range Rover Sport, Vogue, VelarSee Land Rover keys →FordRanger, Everest, Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, Escape, EcoSport, Mondeo, Edge, Explorer, Mustang, TransitSee Ford keys →IsuzuD-Max, MU-XSee Isuzu keys →Hyundai & KiaHyundai Accent, Sonata, Tucson, Santa Fe · Kia Rio, SportageSee Hyundai keys →Volvo, Jeep, Peugeot & moreVolvo V40, S60, XC60, XC90 · Jeep Cherokee, Compass, Wrangler · Peugeot 206, 207, 308, 3008 · Porsche · Chevrolet · Mini CooperBrowse the shop →
Why drivers choose Carkey Masters
Car key specialistsKeys and car electronics are all we do, every day, at two Nairobi branches.
Dealer-level toolsProfessional key programming and diagnostic equipment for modern immobilisers.
We come to youLost all your keys? Our technician programs a new key where your car is.
Clear pricesStarting prices published here, and your exact price confirmed before we start.
Quick turnaroundMost keys are cut and programmed in 30 to 60 minutes.
Rated by customers4.8★ on Google at Kiambu Road and 4.9★ at Westlands.
Visit a branch, or we come to you
Two branches in Nairobi, plus mobile key programming at your home, office or roadside.
Kiambu Road branch
CarKey Masters, Kiambu Road, Nairobi.
Phone: 0727 262605
Westlands branch
CarKey Masters, Museum Hill Centre, Muthithi Road, Westlands, Nairobi.
Phone: 0748 000444
Frequently asked questions
How much does car key programming cost in Kenya?
At Carkey Masters a mechanical key copy starts from KSh 500, a transponder key from KSh 4,500, a remote key from KSh 5,000 and a smart push-start key from KSh 6,000. If all keys are lost, we come to you and make a new key on site: from KSh 3,500 for a mechanical key and KSh 7,500 for a smart or remote key within an 8 km radius in Nairobi. Further away, the price depends on your location. Send your car's make, model and year on WhatsApp for your exact price.
How long does car key programming take?
Most keys are cut and programmed in 30 minutes to an hour once we are with your car. Some European cars and all-keys-lost jobs can take longer, and we will tell you how long before we start.
I have lost all my car keys. What should I do?
Don't worry, you don't need the old key. Send us your car's make, model, year and location on WhatsApp or call 0727 262605, any time. We make and program a new key on site and delete the lost keys from the car so they can no longer start it.
Can you come to my location?
Yes. We offer mobile car key programming in Nairobi, at your home, office or where the car is parked. We come to you wherever you are. The all-keys-lost prices above apply within an 8 km radius in Nairobi; further away, the price depends on your location, so tell us where you are for a quote.
Can you stop my lost or stolen key from starting the car?
Yes. When we program your new key, we delete lost or stolen keys from the car's immobiliser memory, so only the keys you have can start it.
Do you program smart keys for push-start cars?
Yes. We program proximity smart keys for keyless entry and push-button start on Toyota, Mazda, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Land Rover and many other makes.
Why do prices differ between Japanese imports and UK or European cars?
Cars built for the Japanese market often use different key frequencies and immobiliser chips from the same model sold in the UK or Europe, so the key and the programming are different. Tell us the model and year and where the car was imported from, and we will give you the right price.
Which car makes do you program keys for?
Most cars on Kenyan roads, including Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Jeep, Peugeot, Porsche and Volvo.
Can you repair a broken key or replace the key shell?
Yes. We replace worn or broken key shells, repair buttons and fit new key batteries. Often this is cheaper than a new key, and your existing key chip is kept.
Do you sell car keys online?
Yes. You can browse keys by car make in our shop. We still cut and program every key to your car, so contact us to book the programming.
Need a car key today?
Send your car's make, model and year and we will confirm the right key and your exact price. Visit a branch or we come to you.
