60 savings represents maximum potential savings off dealership pricing based on a november 2018 independent national pricing study of dealerships in the united states.
I need a key made for my car.
I lost my original have no spare and need a duplicate car key made.
As long as you can prove ownership of your vehicle a car key can be made with the vehicle identification number aka vin number.
Shop around to ensure you get the best price as blank keys can vary hugely in price.
Once a key code is pulled from the vin number a car.
Most cars made after 2008 require additional equipment that only an automotive locksmith or the dealer has.
Need a car key made fast.
Can i get a car key made with just the vin number.
In order to achieve with a vehicle the car s vin number or a key code need to be made available.
Originating a key by vin can be done but you must know that this is going to give you the factory original key to the car the key it.
When you lose your car key there s the inconvenience of not being able to use your car plus you have to deal with an unplanned errand to get a new key made.
For key replacement and the subsequent car key programming you will first need to get a blank key.
And there s the cost of a new key.
Price estimates and savings calculated off total cost of key including programming and cutting costs.
However if the key is from a more modern car the shape may be too complex for a local locksmith or it may need to be programmed to work with a certain vehicle.
If codes are available this process is even faster.
Key origination is the term locksmiths use to make a new key for a car when no key is currently available.
This can be done by ordering one through your dealership or even just ordering a blank key online.
Car key coding machine q can i program my car key myself.
Please note that it is most relevant for models made before 2008.
A some keys for some models such as ford chevy lincoln buick etc may have the option of self programming.
We get these codes and enter them in the computer of our special key cutter and it cuts the key to match.
Some locksmiths are capable of digital programming replacement keys but many cannot imitate a code laser etched onto the key.
It s expensive to have a locksmith create a new key using your car s ignition but you don t have to do it that way.