Lets face it, car keys can be expensive. The days are gone with getting a $5-10 metal key anymore. It’s best to have a spare for everything you own, but unfortunately this isn’t always the way things work out. Even these simple $5-10 keys require thousands of dollars of equipment to determine the cuts. So the next time you find yourself in need of key, please keep in mind the locksmith does invest a lot of money to produce keys on site.
So fast forward to today with newer cars and alarm remotes and push button start ignitions. You may not even find a $5-10 key insert that is stored within these remotes. To reduce the costs of these keys, a lot of folks are going to the internet to buy the keys, remotes, etc. Most of these keys and remotes can be purchased online for a discount. As a locksmith that cuts and programs these often, I can tell you that the stuff from these online suppliers isn’t of the same quality as factory keys and remotes. They may look the same, but constructed of cheaper materials, thinner metal components, and subpar electrical circuit boards.
If you find a locksmith that will program and cut your internet provided key, most will not offer any type of warranty on them. This should be understandable since the remote or key isn’t being offered by the locksmith. But more often than not, the key is plainly made cheaper that its factory counterpart. Sometimes even finding a locksmith to cut and program can be cumbersome. Most of these suppliers have done a little bit of the legwork and reached out to legitimate locksmiths in the area that will accommodate these types of requests. They will often give you a search feature on their website to enter your zip code and do a search. I’d recommend calling a few of them to get a couple of quotes.
If you are in the Phoenix area, Agent Lock And Key will offer this service at an affordable rate. Don’t hesitate to reach out via phone, text, or email. www.agentlockandkey.com A good resource to buy a key online if you choose to go that direction would be www.carandtruckremotes.com
