★★★★★
“I was very impressed. He was on time and set up both key fobs and cut both keys for my car and it only took about an hour. He really knows his stuff and I really appreciated it.”
— Glenn Buckboro · Google review
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Mobile auto locksmith in Winnipeg. I come to you, cut and program the key.
I'm Leo. I run RAXO solo — no call centre, no dispatcher, no markup for a middleman. Text me your year/make/model and you'll get a written quote before I head out.
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- ✓ CGL insured
- ✓ Pay after it works
- ✓ NASTF VSP authorized
How this works
Three steps. No phone-tree run-around. No "we'll send a tech and they'll figure out the price on-site."
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You text me
Send your year/make/model, what you need, and a photo of the existing key if you have one. Anywhere in Winnipeg.
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I send a written quote
Real number, in writing, before I dispatch. The text confirmation is the quote — no surprise charges when I arrive.
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Pay after it works
Key cuts, fob programs, you drive away. Then we settle up — e-transfer, tap, or cash. Not before.
One exception: if I arrive and the vehicle itself has a condition that prevents completing the work — a security fault, unresponsive immobilizer, or other vehicle-side issue I couldn't know about from the quote — a $35 service call fee applies for the trip and diagnostic. I'll be upfront about it before I leave.
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How to spot a scam locksmith in Winnipeg
If you've Googled "locksmith near me" lately, you've probably seen ads with $19 starting prices, generic 1-800 numbers, and unbranded vans. Most of those routes go to a call centre — not a Winnipeg locksmith. Here's the difference.
A call centre route
- ✗"$19 starting price" ad — the real bill arrives once they're standing next to your car.
- ✗1-800 number or chat operator asking for your address before quoting.
- ✗Unmarked sub-contracted "tech" with no idea what your car actually needs.
- ✗Cash-only, no receipt, no written quote. Price negotiated on your driveway under pressure.
How I work
- ✓Written quote by text before I head out. The number you see is the number you pay.
- ✓You talk to me — Leo — not a dispatcher. Local 204 number.
- ✓I show ID. I confirm your ownership before any AKL or fob-only key work (NASTF VSP).
- ✓Pay after the work is done. E-transfer, tap, or cash. Receipt every time.
Dealer vs. me
Honest numbers. Your dealer can do this work — they're just not built for it.
| Spare key for most vehicles | Dealer route | RAXO route |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $350 – $700+ | $90+ transponder $180+ smart key |
| Tow needed if you have no working key | Usually yes — add $100–$250 | No. I come to the car. |
| Lead time | 3–10 business days (parts order) | Often same day or next day |
| Where it happens | Service bay during business hours | Your driveway, parking lot, or wherever the car is |
| Warranty on the key | Yes — through dealer | 1 year on parts — directly from me |
What I service
I'd rather tell you up front if your car isn't a fit than show up and waste your afternoon.
- • Ford
- • GM / Chevrolet
- • Ram / Dodge / Chrysler
- • Jeep
- • Toyota
- • Honda / Acura
- • Hyundai / Kia
- • Nissan / Infiniti
- • Mazda
- • Subaru
- • Mitsubishi
- • BMW / MINI NEW
Not sure if your vehicle is in scope? Text me the year and model — I'll tell you straight. Brand-specific deep dives: Toyota · Honda · Ford · Chevy / GM · Jeep · Ram / Dodge / Chrysler. Full list on vehicles I service.
Service area
All of Winnipeg — including River Heights, Transcona, St. Vital, St. James, North Kildonan, East Kildonan, Charleswood, Fort Garry, Osborne Village, Downtown, West End, North End, Tuxedo, Garden City, and surrounding suburbs. If you're inside the Perimeter, I come to you.
What it costs
Open-ended starting prices below. Exact number comes by text before I dispatch — and the number I send is the number you pay. No surprise charges on arrival.
Spare / extra key →
Transponder
$90+
Remote head / flip
$160+
Smart key
$180+
Cut and programmed at your vehicle. Most domestic/Asian makes.
Lost all keys (AKL) →
$280+Includes a transponder key cut and programmed to your vehicle from scratch. Ownership verification required.
Car lockout →
Key locked inside
$65
Non-destructive entry — I reach in and pop the lock when your keys are locked inside. Lost every key (not just locked in)? That's an all-keys-lost job, priced separately above. ID required.
Fob programming →
You bring the fob
$90+
I supply the fob
$90+
Final depends on vehicle and fob type. Battery swaps included if needed.
Real work, real cars
What customers say
Nine verified Google reviews so far — early but real. Here are three.
★★★★★
“Great service! He quickly made a copy of my car key, and it works perfectly. Friendly, professional, and fair price. Highly recommend!”
— Oleh Vashchenko · Google review
★★★★★
“Precise, polite and punctual.”
— Dominic Ibeme · Google review
9 verified reviews · 5.0 average · all on the Google Business Profile. No padding, no buying.
Common questions
If yours isn't here, just text me.
When can you come out?
Text your year/make/model and where the car is — I'll reply with a written quote and a realistic ETA. I don't pad it to sound fast or promise a number I can't keep. I'm one person: Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat–Sun 7–1 (Winnipeg time). After hours your text queues for the next opening.
What info do you need from me to quote?
Year, make, model. What you need (spare, AKL, lockout, fob). Where the vehicle is. A photo of any existing key helps. Takes 30 seconds to text.
Do I need to be there?
Yes — for anything except some lockouts. I need ID and the registered owner present for key generation and AKL work. It's a NASTF/insurance requirement, not me being difficult.
What ID do you need?
Government photo ID matched to vehicle ownership proof — vehicle registration (paper or PDF), or proof-of-insurance in your name. If the car's not in your name, we'll sort the authorization out before I head over. If everything is locked inside, I open the car first and you retrieve the documents from the glovebox before any key work starts.
What if the key doesn't work?
It depends on why. If the vehicle has a fault or condition on its end — a security lockout, unresponsive immobilizer, or something specific to that car that wasn't apparent before I arrived — a $35 service call fee applies for the trip and diagnostic. If the key doesn't program because of something on my end and the vehicle is otherwise fine, you don't pay anything. I don't take payment until the key cuts, programs, starts the car, and operates the locks.
Is there a warranty?
Yes — 1 year on parts I supply against manufacturer defects. If a key or fob I provided fails from a defect within 12 months, I replace it at no charge. The warranty does not cover water damage or physical damage (dropped, run over, bent, cracked). Parts you supplied yourself are not covered — that warranty sits with the seller. My programming work is covered by the pay-after-it-works guarantee: if the key doesn't work when I'm done, you don't pay. Full details on my warranty policy.
How do I pay?
E-transfer, tap (debit/credit), or cash. Receipt every time. Payment happens after the work, not before.
Do you do residential or commercial lock work?
Not right now. I'm focused on automotive — keys, fobs, lockouts, programming. If you need house or office work, I'll point you to someone in Winnipeg who's good at it.
What about "licensing" in Canada?
Locksmith licensing in Canada varies by province — Alberta requires one, BC needs a Restricted Locksmith Licence for automotive lockout and key work, Manitoba and most other provinces don't. So "licensed locksmith" as a marketing claim in Manitoba doesn't refer to a verifiable provincial credential. What does matter for an ownership-verified vehicle key job: NASTF VSP authorization, business registration with Manitoba, and reviews from real customers.
Do you work nights or 24 hours?
No. I'm one person. Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat–Sun 7–1 (Winnipeg time). If you text after hours, it queues up and I get to it when I open. That's how a solo operator stays sane and gives you a sharp job in the morning.
Send me the details
Faster than calling. I'll text you back with a written quote.
Need a key, fob, or to get back into your car?
Text is fastest. Call is fine. Either way, the quote comes in writing before I head out.