Frequently Asked Questions
I was told its a "Dealer Only" key can you make it?
We can make keys for 95% of the cars on the road today. Chances are we can make your key and even have it in stock.
We do push to start keys and even high security.
We do push to start keys and even high security.
What even is a Transponder and why do i need it in my Key?
A Transponder is an anti-theft device used in modern cars to prevent hot wiring. Your car has an immobilizer ring around the ignition which sends out an electromagnetic pulse to your key in the form of a number (lets say 25) the transponder in your key has an equation it runs the number through ( lets say it multiplies it by 4) then the number is shot back to the car (100). The car is satisfied and starts. If the number is wrong or there is no number the car refuses to start. Some cars have a fuel pump cut out, others prevent the spark plugs from firing. Either way the chip is required to start the car.
What do i need to bring with me?
We need the car and all the working keys, sometimes we can do it with just one working key and the car.
What if i Lost all my Keys?
A spare key is the cheapest and most convent alternative to loosing all your keys. You can get it made at your convenience (we're open 7 days a week) and its cheaper and easier. But if you happen to find yourself in that situation where you have no keys we can still help. If you go to a dealer they will make you tow your car in and do it at there convenience. (could be days) we can be there in an hour or less and cost less as well. Call us with your Make, Model and Year and We'll give you a price and how quick we can get out there.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, were on the road most of the day so if you show up at the office without an appointment we may not be in.
Can you come to me?
If you can be flexible we may be able to come to you while were in the area for no additional charge within the next week or so. If you are far out of the way or need it soon there may be a slight fee but you can always meet us at the office.
What if my key or remote is broken?
If your key broke most times we can fix it. Honda and Lexus keys break in half all the time and we can fix them even stronger than they were originally. If the key or remote cant be fixed we will give you a credit towards a new one and use it for parts.
If my key does not work all that well, will a copy help?
Unfortunately no, when you copy a paper with a coffee stain on it, it will still come out with the stain, the same goes for keys. We can however code cut you a key back to the manufactures original specifications . If that does not help we have new ignitions in stock we key them to the same as your original key (so it will still work in your door) and provide a new working key (if your car requires a chip we will carefully remove it from your old key and insert it in your new one).
Will you cut or program keys I buy online?
We will cut and attempt to program them. However we do not guarantee that they will work. There is a possibility that they could be the wrong one or not working. We still charge for cutting and programming if the part is wrong or defective. Generally its easier and less of a risk to just let us handle getting the parts and often you don't save much money doing it yourself, occasionally we see customers pay more for the part online than we charge with cutting and programming.
