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Alpha Locksmith – Frequently Asked Questions

 

General Services

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1. Do you offer 24-hour emergency locksmith service?

Yes. Alpha Locksmith provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service for lockouts and urgent situations.

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2. Are you a mobile locksmith?

Yes. We are fully mobile and come to your location anywhere in the Raleigh–Durham area.

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3. What areas do you serve?

We serve Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Knightdale, Clayton, Wake County and surrounding NC areas.

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4. How fast can you arrive?

Typical arrival time is 20–40 minutes, depending on traffic and location.

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5. Do you provide upfront pricing?

Yes. We give pricing before work begins — no hidden fees.

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Car Key & Automotive Questions

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6. Can you make a car key if I lost the original?

Yes, we specialize in lost-all-keys situations.

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7. Do you program key fobs?

Yes. We program remote fobs, smart keys, and proximity keys.

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8. Do you work on push-to-start vehicles?

Yes, we program push-button start smart keys.

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9. Do you work on foreign vehicles?

Yes. We service BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo, Mercedes, Lexus, Toyota, Land Rover, and more.

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10. Is a locksmith cheaper than the dealership?

Most of the time, yes — and we come to you.

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11. How long does car key programming take?

Usually 20–45 minutes.

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12. Can you replace a broken car key?

Yes.

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13. Can you duplicate a key with a chip?

Yes.

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14. Can you make a spare key?

Yes, highly recommended.

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15. Can you unlock my car without damage?

Yes, we use professional tools.

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16. Do you fix ignitions?

Yes.

17. Can you remove a key stuck in the ignition?

Yes.

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18. Can you repair a key fob that stopped working?

Often yes, depending on the issue.

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19. Do you cut high-security keys?

Yes.

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20. Do you work on older cars without chips?

Yes.

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Lockouts

21. What should I do if I’m locked out of my car?

Call us — we’ll dispatch immediately.

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22. Can you unlock my house door?

Yes.

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23. Can you unlock commercial buildings?

Yes.

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24. Do you damage locks when unlocking?

No, we use non-destructive methods.

Residential

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25. Do you change house locks?

Yes.

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26. Can you rekey my home?

Yes.

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27. Should I rekey after moving?

Yes, for security.

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28. Do you install new locks?

Yes.

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Commercial

29. Do you work on offices?

Yes.

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30. Do you install high-security locks?

Yes.

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31. Can you set up master key systems?

Yes.

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32. Do you repair commercial door hardware?

Yes.

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Payments & Policies

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33. Do you accept credit cards?

Yes.

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34. Do you offer financing?

Yes. We offer financing and Buy Now, Pay Later options.

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35. Do you provide receipts?

Yes.

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36. Do you guarantee your work?

Yes, we stand behind our service.

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Business Information

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37. Are you licensed and insured?

Yes.

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38. Why choose Alpha Locksmith?

Fast, mobile, professional, and experienced with advanced vehicles.

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39. Do you serve dealerships or shops?

Yes.

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40. Can you program multiple keys at once?

Yes.

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41. Do you offer roadside assistance key services?

Yes.

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42. Can you help if my key broke off in the door?

Yes.

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43. Can you replace lost key fobs?

Yes.

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44. Do you service proximity key systems?

Yes.

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45. How do I contact you?

Call us anytime for fast service. 919.219.6563

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Affordable Locksmith Services with Flexible Financing Options

At Alpha Locksmith, we believe that security and peace of mind shouldn’t break the bank. Whether you're dealing with a car lockout, need a new transponder key programmed, or require emergency residential or commercial locksmith services, our pricing is designed to be fair, transparent, and affordable.

We proudly serve customers across Raleigh, Greensboro, and beyond with competitive rates for:

  • Automotive locksmith services (including BMW, Audi, Volvo, Land Rover, and other foreign vehicles)

  • Car key replacement and key fob programming

  • Ignition repair and replacement

  • Emergency lockout services

  • Residential and commercial rekeying and lock installation

  • High-security lock systems and master key setups

We Finance – Locksmith Services Made Affordable

Can’t cover the full cost today? No problem. We offer flexible financing options, including 0% APR plans*, so you can get the help you need without the financial stress. Whether it's programming a chipped key, replacing a smart key, or securing your home after a lock failure, we make it easy to get back on track fast.

Don’t let cost hold you back. Ask us about our easy approval process for financing your locksmith service — even if you're on a tight budget.

Price chart

Although we don't have exact pricing without being on site we can offer you starting prices for most of our services:

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  • Car lockout service $80

  • House lockout service $80

  • Commercial lockout services $80

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  • Non chip Key $100

  • Chip key $140

  • Fobik key $160

  • Push to start keys $195

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  • Foreign vehicles/ re-flash services $300

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  • Key Programin $80

  • Key copies TBD

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