Lost your Mercedes-Benz keys? Need a spare? Auburn Lock & Car Keys provides mobile Mercedes service throughout Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Renton, Tacoma, and surrounding areas. Important honesty disclaimer: Mercedes-Benz has some of the most advanced anti-theft systems in the industry. We handle older Mercedes models (pre-2010) on-site for most situations. Mercedes models from 2010-2016 are mixed — some yes, some require dealer. Most 2017+ Mercedes models with FBS4 security require dealer programming. We verify capability via your VIN before dispatching, so you don't waste a service call.
All generations — W202, W203, W204 (often handled), W205 (2015-2021, mixed), W206 (2022+, often dealer).
Similar generational considerations — older W211 often handled, newer W213 (2017+) and W214 (2024+) often dealer-required.
Flagship sedan with advanced security from the start. Most generations need dealer.
SUV lineup with similar key technology variations to sedans.
Compact and coupe variants with similar generational mix.
Iconic SUV with advanced security — most need dealer.
Performance variants — same key system as base trim of the corresponding model.
Commercial vans — many handled, but specific year/model matters.
Newer electric Mercedes lineup — typically require dealer.
| Key Type | Typical Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Older Mercedes IR keys (pre-2002) | $165-$285 | Infrared keys on older Mercedes — we can often help with these. |
| Mercedes FBS3 keys (2002-2017) | Mixed | Some handleable on-site, some require dealer depending on specific model/year. |
| Mercedes FBS4 keys (2017-current) | Usually dealer-required | Newer Mercedes anti-theft system — typically requires Mercedes dealer programming. |
| Mercedes KeylessGo | Quote on VIN | Smart proximity push-to-start system — depends on specific model whether we can program. |
| Mercedes Sprinter / Metris keys | Quote on VIN | Commercial vans — many handled, but year and model matter. |
Prices vary by exact model, year, and whether you have a working spare. Mileage adjustments apply outside Auburn — quoted upfront. Call (253) 796-8550 for an exact quote on your specific Mercedes-Benz.
Step 1: Call us with your VIN. Year, make, and model help, but the VIN tells us exactly what key technology your specific Mercedes-Benz uses and whether we can handle it on-site. We verify upfront so you don't waste a service call.
Step 2: Flat-rate quote. Based on your VIN and key situation, we quote a flat-rate price over the phone. The number you hear is the number you pay.
Step 3: Mobile service to your location. We come to wherever your Mercedes-Benz is parked — your driveway, work parking lot, the side of the road. No towing required.
Step 4: ID verification. We verify proof of ownership (registration, title, or insurance + photo ID). This is required for everyone — it's how we protect your vehicle from theft via fake locksmith calls.
Step 5: Cut and program the key. Most Mercedes-Benz keys take 20-60 minutes. All-keys-lost programming can take longer due to security timer delays built into the vehicle.
Step 6: Test and go. We confirm everything works — door locks, ignition/start, remote functions if applicable — then you drive away with a fully working key.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no — it depends heavily on your specific model and year. Older Mercedes (pre-2010) we typically handle on-site. Mid-generation (2010-2016) is mixed. Most 2017+ Mercedes with FBS4 security require Mercedes dealer programming. We always verify capability via your VIN before dispatching so you don't waste a service call. Honesty up front is better than a surprise on-site.
Older Mercedes keys we can handle: $165-$345. Newer Mercedes when feasible: $285-$485+. Mercedes dealer programming when required can cost $400-$1,000+. Even when we handle Mercedes on-site, we're often 40-60% less than dealer pricing — but be aware some 2017+ models we simply can't do.
Maybe — depends entirely on your model. For older Mercedes (pre-2010), yes for most. For mid-generation (2010-2016), sometimes. For newer Mercedes (2017+) with FBS4, all-keys-lost almost always requires Mercedes dealer programming. Spare key duplication when you have a working key is more often possible than all-keys-lost.
When we handle Mercedes on-site: typically 45-90 minutes due to Mercedes' complex programming requirements. All-keys-lost programming when feasible takes longer.
Depends on the model and year. Older KeylessGo systems sometimes yes. Newer 2017+ Mercedes with KeylessGo and FBS4 typically need dealer. Call us with your VIN and we'll tell you upfront before dispatching.
Mercedes-Benz invested heavily in proprietary anti-theft technology starting in the early 2000s and continuously updates it. The current FBS4 system is one of the most secure in the industry — which is great against thieves but limits aftermarket locksmith programming. This is true for most luxury European brands (BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover). We're honest with you about it instead of trying to dispatch and figure it out on-site.
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