Can I Replace a Car Key Without Having the Original?

 It is amazing how dependent we are on our cars every day. Many people wouldn't be able to get to work without their cars. It can be a nightmare to lose your car keys or break your key in the lock or ignition. This can be especially distressing if you don’t have an additional key. Don't panic if this happens to your car. It is possible to get a duplicate of your car key without having to replace the original.

What type of replacement key will you need?

You will need a key for your car if you are in an emergency situation. A simple key from a standard keyblock may be sufficient if your car was built in 1981.Transponder keys are a new type of key for cars. As safety features, transponder keys have programmed chips. A transponder key can be cut but it will not turn the car on without proper programming. Smart keys are a third type of car key. Smart keys work as remotes and are different from traditional keys. They look like an attached key fob, and don't require traditional methods of turning the ignition.

Do you not have the original key?

If you lose your original key, you can still get a replacement. Although you may be able to return to the dealer for a replacement key, this can prove costly, especially if your vehicle needs to be town to your dealership. An auto locksmith is a cheaper option. Many dealers use outside locksmiths to replace keys. However, most locksmiths can program and cut the exact same key for half the cost of a dealership.Even if the original key is lost, an experienced locksmith can make a new key for you. Before your key can being replaced, you'll need to provide some information when you call a locksmith.

What Your Locksmith Needs to Know?

It is necessary to be able identify the year, make, and model of your vehicle. Also, you will need to prove ownership by having your registration or title. Your locksmith will also need to know the vehicle identification number (also known as the VIN number).

You can find the VIN number on your driver's doorpost, or on a metal plate located on the dashboard. It is important to keep your key identification number. This information can be found in the car manual. However, it is not always necessary. If you suspect that your keys may have been stolen, let your locksmith know. If that is the case, your locksmith will have to reprogram the car so that the keys no longer work.

Why Should You Worry about a Tow?

You must provide the address and cross streets where you live if you need an emergency locksmith service Phoenix AZ to come to you. Our locksmith will use the latest technology to cut your new key, and program it on-the-spot. No matter where you live or what type of vehicle it is, we can help. A skilled professional can also help with keys for scooters and trucks, vans, caravans, motorbikes, and other vehicles.

Loss or damage to your car keys can be stressful. Lock Locksmiths Phoenix is here to help. You can trust that our professionals will be able to handle almost all types of cars. Your key will be replaced, and your vehicle will not be damaged. We are available 24 hours a days, seven days a semaine and you don't have to wait for us.