Bozeman’s Source For
Home & Automotive Key Cutting
At Owenhouse Ace Hardware, we have an entire Key Center! As your local hardware store, we are your one-stop shop for everything you need to keep your home, car, and business secure!
Please be advised that if your key says “Do Not Duplicate,” we will not duplicate the key.
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Key duplication is a quick and easy process. At Owenhouse Ace, we are your one-stop-shop for all kinds of keys, and that includes automotive car key cutting, chip keys, and key fob replacement for most popular automotive makes and models! You only need to bring in the key you wish to make a copy of, then our staff will help you determine which designs are available for your new key and have a new copy made in only a few minutes.
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Key Cutting Services
Home & Business Key Cutting
Everyone needs a spare house key. Having a key replacement makes it less likely that you will lock yourself out of your house. There is nothing more inconvenient than getting locked outside which can make you late for work, school, important appointments, and generally, just ruin your day. A frustrating situation can turn dangerous if young children or pets get locked inside and you are stuck outside. You should strongly consider hiding a key copy outside of your house in a lockbox or a hide-a-key.
At Owenhouse Ace, we carry all the key accessories you need to prevent home lockouts! Additionally, you may want to hand out a key copy to friends or family for easy access to your home or for safekeeping. Whatever your reason for needing a key copy, it’s time to visit our key-cutting service department.
Key duplication is a quick and easy process. At Owenhouse Ace, you can choose the type of metal, the size, and even bright colorful designs to help you remember what the key is for. You only need to bring in the key you wish to make a copy of, then our staff will help you determine which designs are available for your new key and have a new copy made in only a few minutes.
Vehicle Chip Keys
For general automotive key cutting, the process is similar to cutting a house key. These are the keys that unlock your car door by inserting it into the door like you do when entering your home. These car key replacements can be made by one of our trained employees using our key cutting machine.
Automotive chip key copying is slightly more involved. Car manufacturers use chip keys to make cars harder to steal. Each chip key has a unique digital code that communicates with and pairs with a specific vehicle. Replacing chip keys is more difficult and expensive than replacing other types of car keys but we are proud to have the technology and trained staff to assist you at Owenhouse Ace! Just know that an additional chip key can only be cut if you have one of the original chip keys.
If you have a key fob and want it duplicated, we may be able to help you with that. Key fobs can be tricky. If the key fob was part of the factory-installed system of your car, we can duplicate it. If it is an aftermarket “add-on”, then we cannot duplicate it because it was not part of the original internal computer system of the car. If you are unsure if your key fob is part of your car’s factory-installed system or an aftermarket add-on, we can help you figure it out!
Another type of key we can duplicate is a valet key. Many people do not realize they have a valet key or forget to use it. Your car’s valet key generally unlocks the driver’s side door and can be used to start the car. It cannot unlock your trunk or glove box. This key is perfect when you are letting someone else drive your vehicle but want to keep personal items secured, such as when you pull up at a restaurant and give the valet parking attendant your keys. Do not hand over your entire key ring, just hand over the valet key! If all you have is a valet key, we will not be able to duplicate it to create a chip key. If you have any questions about what types of keys we can duplicate, stop in our Key Center and we will be happy to assist you!