How long does car key duplication take?

Two to 20 minutes depending on the key type; reviewers report turnaround as fast as two minutes for standard keys with remotes.

Can you repair a broken car key stuck in the ignition?

Yes. Winson removed a part of a broken key stuck in an ignition switch and provided a working replacement without excessive cost.

Is it worth visiting instead of a car dealer?

Reviewers report paying far less than dealer quotes (one reviewer was quoted 1000 SGD at a dealer; Winson repaired the same MINI Cooper key, chip, and sensor for much less).

MASTER.KEY AUTOMOTIVE KEY SPECIALIST

Updated 2026-07-11 · 1,123 reviewed · 185 listed · Scored from 108 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(108) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Residential LocksmithKey Cutting & DuplicationCommercial LocksmithAutomotive Locksmith

Services: Residential Locksmith, Key Cutting & Duplication, Commercial Locksmith
Reviews: 108

What recent reviews say

Winson and team fix car keys, remote fobs, and motorcycle keys quickly and at a fraction of dealer prices. Reviewers note rapid turnaround (sometimes under five minutes), willingness to troubleshoot broken remotes and sensor chips, and candid guidance on avoiding future damage. Two complaints about pricing and one about attitude stand against consistent praise for fair dealing.

Praised for

fast turnaround (2-20 minutes)
fair pricing vs. dealer quotes
skilled repair of complex keys
patient and helpful staff

Watch-outs

occasional overcharging
staff attitude concerns

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Best for: Car owners needing urgent key repair or duplication without dealer markups.

Think twice if: Confirm pricing upfront; two reviews flagged overcharging and service attitude.

Strengths

specialist in car remote and sensor chip repair
typically much cheaper than dealer quotes
fast turnaround (often under 20 minutes)
owner Winson known by name across reviews

Worth knowing

Owner/technician Winson named across multiple reviews
Repaired MINI Cooper key with broken chip and sensor
Removed part of broken key stuck in ignition switch
Integrated new and existing remotes into single fob
Quick diagnostic calls encouraged before visit

What reviews say by service

Automotive Locksmith: Multiple praise for fast key repair, remote reprogramming, and chip fixes; one customer overcharge complaint
Key Cutting & Duplication: Rapid duplication (under 20 minutes) with high reliability

How it compares

Rated 4 against a 4.51 average across the 75 key cutting & duplication businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 40

Review volume 88

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 68

Profile completeness 75

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

How long does car key duplication take?: Two to 20 minutes depending on the key type; reviewers report turnaround as fast as two minutes for standard keys with remotes.
Can you repair a broken car key stuck in the ignition?: Yes. Winson removed a part of a broken key stuck in an ignition switch and provided a working replacement without excessive cost.
Is it worth visiting instead of a car dealer?: Reviewers report paying far less than dealer quotes (one reviewer was quoted 1000 SGD at a dealer; Winson repaired the same MINI Cooper key, chip, and sensor for much less).

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