If your in the market this holiday season for a spare key for your car or your significant others vehicle, you have many options. Understanding what your car needs can be another challenge. Not all car keys are created equally. Do you only visit the dealer for car keys? The answer is no. Locksmiths can assist with most key situations. Can you buy your own key and have it cut and programmed? The answer depends on your locksmith.
Keys have come along way from going down to the hardware for $5-10 and getting a duplicate key made. Some modern cars use a basic key. Some may have a transponder built into it for added protection. And some may have these new fancy push button start smart key remotes. The advent of the transponder system has complicated the process on some depending on the situation. For the most part now on most cars prior to 2005 or so, the key will have some form a transponder built in for added security. You can’t just go down and buy one, bring it home, and use it. The process take some very expensive programming equipment and key cutting equipment to make it all work correctly.
Not all locksmiths carry this equipment. Reach out to your local locksmith like myself, Terry from Agent Lock And Key 6023397066 www.agentlockandkey.com , for a free no obligation quote and for explanation of what steps to take. Most locksmiths like myself can generally beat the dealer costs. We come to you under most circumstances, and can perform this work while your in the comfort of your own home, at work, or somewhere in between. While I can’t speak for all locksmiths, but I will give you the best advice for getting a new key, whether that key is made by me, the dealer, a hardware store, etc. Honesty is key here and we locksmiths are here to lead you down the right path.
