Tom's Key Company Reviews 1,110

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 210 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the excellent customer service, highlighting its responsiveness and helpfulness. Many people found the overall service to be efficient and easy, appreciating the smooth user experience and quick programming process. Consumers often mention saving a significant amount of money compared to dealership prices. However, some customers were dissatisfied with the product, reporting that it did not work as expected or was defective. A few people also experienced issues with programming, finding the process difficult or unsuccessful, and some noted that the AI support system was not always helpful.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Claire was responsive and clear with what was needed for me to get the right photos submitted. My impression was that there was back n forth between my photos and the key cutters. I fet supporte... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

End result: a new working key without paying the dealer price. Yay! Car: 2012 Subaru WRX. Dealer price: $550 The only hitches in the process were: 1) no instructions for the photos of the exis... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bottom line, wrong device ordered for my specific truck. I received what I thought was the right device on recommendation made by automated response to data entered. Received device but after several... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All directions were clear and easy to follow. The AI support system (both on the phone and email was incredible. It quickly delivered the right info on two occasions. Also, Tom was able to create repl... See more


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Program spare car keys and keyless remote fobs at home. Order a key programmer kit and save money doing it yourself. Easy to program - less than 20 minutes! Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely satisfied customer

Initially thought this might be some sort of scam. I sent a question to the company first before ordering. They responded quickly, I ordered a key fob and used the key cut by photo, it actually worked. Genuinely amazed. I didn’t watch the YouTube video first and had problems getting it to pair, so I emailed questions regarding my problem and I had several replies regarding my issue. However I watched the video before responding and I was able to get my fob paired with my car. Saved about $250 going this route. Follow the instructions and watch the videos, you shouldn’t have a problem but their customer support will definitely be there if you need help.

April 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service won't answer the phone.

I recieved the items, and attempted to program the fob for my truck unsuccessfully. I went back to the website, attempted to call customer service, but was unable to ever get a live person on the phone. The AI just kept running me in circles. WHen I went back to look at my bill, I noticed I was double charged for the items i bought. Now I'm stuck with over 300 in charges and no working product.

April 22, 2026
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Reply from Tom's Key Company

We're really sorry to hear about your experience. We have a full money back guarantee, so you are not stuck with $300 in charges. Go to returns.tomskey.com to start a return. We are also concerned that you got a double charge and need to fix that. Sorry the AI phone agent failed to get you to a real person - we need to reprimand it for that! You can chat or email help@tomskey.com to get a live person to help. Send your order number and the concern so we can fix the double charge. Also, before a return, our agents can help troubleshoot - we know you came to us to get a working spare key and want to help it work for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well worth the money, only 1 small hiccup.

The only hiccup I had was that the QR code included in the paperwork lead to a dead link. But I was able to search the website and find instructions. Everything worked as described and the process of programming the fob and the key went smoothly and everything works as it should. For about half the cost of a locksmith and about 1/4 the cost of the dealership, it was definitely worth it!

April 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

This is the second key I have had from Tom’s and am completely satisfied. The new key was a tad different from the first that I had, but a quick chat (they answered and replied immediately) and the answer was perfect. Thank you to Tom’s crew.

April 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saved hundreds

As of now I have not yet received my keys but I have a good feeling there won’t be any issues. I was contacted by customer service saying I ordered the wrong key for my pickup and they could help me fix it. It was remarkable easy and they were very prompt. The dealership said it would be at least $400 to buy and reprogram a key but I saved hundreds through this incredible company.

April 10, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

key fob and programmer did not work

key fob and programmer did not work. even took the keyfob to locksmith for programming and was unable to use it. Seems that Push to start Ram 3500 is not something they can do since it requires "certain keyfobs" Return was rejected by tom's key company. total cost 265. from toms then another 230 from a local locksmith. So, if you see this review try your local locksmith first before trying this even if you are Tech savy.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Tom's Key Company

Hello Michael,

Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry for the frustration and added expense this situation caused. We understand how disappointing it must have been for the key fob and programmer not to work as expected, especially after also seeking help from a locksmith.

We’d like to clarify that certain push-to-start vehicles, including some Ram 3500 models, do require specific key fobs and programming methods. That said, we recognize that we fell short in providing timely follow-up regarding your return request, and we sincerely apologize for the lack of communication on our end.

Our team has reached out to you again to reestablish contact and review your case in detail. We want to make sure we fully understand what happened and explore how we can make this right.

We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to improve both our support and communication moving forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Programming the fobs was fast and easy

Programming the fobs was fast and easy. The keys were too easy. I took them to a real locksmith and he charged $25 to cut the first key. It worked, so he cut the second for $5. Really pleased with Tom's staff and the prompt professional service.

March 31, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The company sent me the wrong fob at…

The company sent me the wrong fob at first (after i was on chat and verified what fob i needed). I emailed them with photos and a description. I do NOT like their AI powered auto email response who asked me all sorts of questions like "where did you order the fob from" and "what is your make and model" when they knew all this from my order. I spoke to a rep on the phone who was helpful and they sent me a new fob. That did not work either so i emailed them again w photos and of course the stupid AI emailed me right back and asked me the make and model and where i purchased things......i know it is AI, but program it to refer to customer record. it is so frustrating. So then i called them and of course AI answered and wanted to know the make and model of my car, etc. I had to ask for a human to call me back which they did. She was very helpful and showed me what to do and now the fob is programmed. It was a VERY frustrating experience and of course my wife was yelling at me for being cheap and not just spending $600 at the dealer, but now it works.

April 6, 2026
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Reply from Tom's Key Company

Hello Mike,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we truly appreciate your honest feedback. We’re very sorry for the frustration caused by receiving the wrong fob initially and for the repeated questions from our automated system. We understand how that can feel redundant and inconvenient, especially when you’ve already provided the necessary details. Your feedback about improving how our AI references customer records is noted and will be shared with our team.

That said, we’re glad to hear that Shine was able to assist you over the phone and guide you through the process to get your fob successfully programmed. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her.

We appreciate your patience throughout this process and are happy that everything is now working as expected. If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help.

Thank you for choosing Tom’s Key Company.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service!

Excellent customer service- working mom here who could only communicate in scattered bits over the month, but Shine stuck with me and now I have a shiny new key to give to my teenage son for his "new" very old Rav 4! THANK YOU!!!

March 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Initial Snag, but Complete Success and Savings!

The purchase price and time saved makes this worth it. I hit an initial snag upon receipt of the key via FEDEX in three days from when I placed my order. I attempted to complete step 1 and was unable to. I did not waste time and contacted support via email. I learned the key for my 2015 Honda Accord was pre-activated and step 1 was not required. There was no notification in the envelope I received nor did the instructions reflect a pre-activated key could step to Step 2. I learned this from Shine at customer support and suggested this issue be addressed immediately as many DIYers would likely spend unnecessary time and encounter frustration by not being able to complete the task. Tom's Key offers key programming can be accomplished in less than 15 minutes. This is a true statement; however, communicating by a note in the package and getting instructions updated in the Simple Key programming kit would be helpful and reduce lost time and frustration encountered. Fortunately, I decided to contact support after a few attempts at Step 1. I received a reply from Shine at customer support who informed me my key was pre-activated and to skip to Step 2. You can access the instructions either by URL or by scanning the QR Code on the programmer box. Once I began Step 2, which is a play by play along with an active key and the new key, the process took about 10 minutes and met the 15 minutes or less tagline used by Tom's. The local Honda dealership quoted me a price of $390+6% sales tax or $413.40 total. My order total was 178.97 including 6% tax, free shipping and a $15 off offer for my first key. I purchased the key, had it laser cut by Tom's by uploading pictures of the active key, and the Simple Key programming kit. A great deal. I saved 73% by ordering from Tom's Key Company. I know the savings can vary depending on the situation; however, there is a huge mark-up by the "stealership". I saved time to and from, waiting for the work, 2 hour block of time, for the "technician" to program the key. The programming fee offered was $190. The cost of my entire order was less than $190. If $190 is an hourly rate, that's $47.50 per 15 minutes. You can do this even if you think you have no mechanical skills. Plug the programmer into the OBD II sensor under the dash and you are ready to program by following along on your phone. All you need is an active key. It took me less than 10 minutes and I could accomplish the task on my time and at home and not get ripped-off by the dealership. They should be ashamed of themselves for the mark-up on a service which takes minutes and does not require a technician, or any special skills to perform. Tom's 100% money-back guarantee if the process does not work brings the risk to zero for the consumer. It also speaks to Tom's about the confidence they have in their product. Without question, the instructions require updating and a note should be included for keys already pre-activated. Shine at customer support offered this issue would be immediately addressed by leadership at Tom's to preclude future customers from encountering the same problem. A great service and I'm pleased I made the purchase. I have another car needing a replacement key and Tom's will receive my business.

March 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ford My Key Reset

Tom's Key Co. is the way to go. The Key by photo was perfect. The Key programming was easy to do with the simple instructions. If you're a Ford owner like me and don't have the administrator Key to get out of Ford's (My Key Program setting) this is the product to get. You'll save money and time. This is a great product, perfect. Hands down, no other choice to make.

March 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t say enough good things about the folks at Tom’s

I can’t say enough good things about these folks, I would use them again in a heartbeat and would recommend them to everyone; I’ve already recommended them to my family and landlady.
I was misunderstanding something about the order, they were beyond kind in helping me. I received my order VERY quickly, they had everything spelled out in the directions, and they have a QR code for the return label, everything you need- they have it covered.
Also, definitely get on youtube, find your vehicle, watch the process first; it’s not a long video and it made it that much easier.
I can’t thank the folks at Tom’s enough for everything, this would have been a massively expensive hassle otherwise- they made it quick and easy, AND you get refunded the deposit for renting the programmer, doesn’t get much better than that. An infinity of thanks to you!

March 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

if you dont use Tomskey over a…

if you dont use Tomskey over a dealership or locksmith your making a big mistake, there staff is well trained for such a small item, wished other companies spent the time that Toms key did they would have a prosperous business. Thank you fora great experiance

March 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Programming a new key is so easy! Less than 2 minutes

I had a great experience with Tom's Key. The interaction via the chat button on the website was outstanding. I was a bit sheepish about doing the programming myself but it couldn't have been any easier. Seriously! I could tell throughout the process that Tom's really cares about its customers. Bravo!

March 21, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Good luck getting a person on the phone.

Key would not pair. Tried everything. Tried for the 10th time and key paired. Tripped the immobilizer, and nothing worked. Cannot get a person on the line. AI only and that is horrible. Rain was coming and all windows were down. Could not talk to a person. Figured it out on my own, but will never use them again.

March 20, 2026
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Reply from Tom's Key Company

Hello Gary,

We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. That sounds incredibly stressful, especially given the situation you were in with the weather and your vehicle not responding as expected.

We understand how frustrating it must have been to have difficulty reaching a live representative when you needed immediate assistance. We provide several ways to connect with our support team, including options to schedule a callback and use live chat. However, we recognize that we did not make our support accessible when you needed it most, as our working hours are Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM MST.

We’re also sorry for the trouble you encountered during the pairing process and the immobilizer issue. That’s certainly not the experience we want for our customers.

If you’re open to it, we’d really appreciate the opportunity to make this right. Please reach out to us at help@tomskey.com or through our live chat at TomsKey.com, and we’ll prioritize your case to ensure everything is working properly.

Thank you for your feedback; it helps us improve both our product and support experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery

Quick delivery, simple instruction and literally took me under one minute to program the new and existing remote key fobs. Amazing.

March 13, 2026
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