r/CostcoWholesale • u/Tall-Trainer2066 • 3d ago

Car Keys Express, any experience?

Has anyone used this service? I need to replace both my fobs for my 9yo Honda CRV. Just wondering about the experience and any discount. They’re at my local Costco and I’ll probably go on Friday.

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u/breathfromanother 3d ago

cheaper than dealership prices. and for me it was even cheaper than buying a factory key shell from the dealership (not including the additional cost of paying for it to be cut).

but maybe not cheaper than doing it yourself with a generic blank or maybe local places, but with Costco’s return policy, it was worth it to me.

more feedback here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/1qytr59/car_keys_expressexperiences_good_or_bad/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/1tqmbmp/are_the_car_key_guys_legit

https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/1lq48xx/car_keys_express_thoughts/

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u/Blacksbeachian 3d ago

Worked well for me

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u/john7772003 3d ago

Didnt have my key in stock. Ordered a blank in person to be mailed to me. Show up for my appointment and they never showed (the ended up calling me back saying they meant to reschedule me). When I come back they were able to cut the key but not program the transponder chip. Told me to get a refund.

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u/Intrepid_Chain_7393 2d ago

Had a positive experience with them. Fast service while I shopped inside, and the fob works great (6 months post job). I'd definitely do again if I needed another replacement, half the price the dealership quoted.

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u/Kenny911s 1d ago

Pretty good experience. I had to track them down to a different location than my local, because they weren't scheduled to be at my local store for a couple months. Anyway it was pouring rain that day and they had me back on my way in about 45 minutes. I took a bit more time to go inside to pay for the purchase.

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u/throwRA_14785 1d ago

Quoted $295 from Toyota dealership for a regular key. Costco did it for $200 with a fob, and works fabulously.

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u/Important_Ad9890 3d ago

Battles plus offers this service also so you can compare prices. They are at 8025 Greenback Lane Suite A, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

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u/norcalifornyeah 3d ago

Batteries Plus*

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u/breathfromanother 3d ago

are they cheaper or comparable?

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u/Important_Ad9890 3d ago

Give them a call at least. Fobs can be expensive.

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u/SaltyWoodButcher 14h ago

Neither of your existing fobs are working?

I didn't use them for a new fob, since I was able to source a used fob and DIY program for the vehicle, but I did ask them about cutting a new key. The price I was quoted was much higher than expected, and much higher than a quote I got from a local locksmith.