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Car Key Replacement

If you have lost your car key, it has become bent or broken, or you simply need a spare in a case of emergencies, then you are going to want a professional locksmith that offers car key replacements to make that key for you.

Today’s car manufacturers go out of their way to make it less likely that your car will be stolen by installing factory fitted immobilizers in your car. These immobilizers (part of cars manufactured since 1995) keep your car from starting unless the proper key is inserted into the ignition. There is also a small transponder chip on the head of the key that sends a signal to the ignition, allowing the ignition to start.

When your key is lost or stolen you not only need to have a replacement key made that fits your car, but the key also needs to be programmed so that your car can start. A qualified auto locksmith has the right tools to make you a key and program it so that your car will start.

A professional licensed, bonded, and insured locksmith can also make replacement keys for your trunk and door, as well as replacement key fobs and automatic key locks.

What If I Just Want a Spare Key, Can’t I Just Get My Key Copied?

If you want a spare car key for your car door or trunk then you can simply copy your key. However, if you want a spare key that will actually start your car then you are going to need to seek the services of a skilled professional locksmith since the key needs to be programmed to send the correct signal to your car’s ignition in order to start.

What is the Cost of Car Key Replacement?

The cost of a car key replacement often depends on the variety of the key. Normally you will need to figure in the cost of the key itself, then if your key needs a transponder and needs to be programmed that will be an additional fee and labor, and lastly there is usually a cost for replacing the key fob as well. It isn’t unusual to see the cost of a car key replacement run from between $200 to as much as $600. While there is little doubt that car key replacements are expensive, it is a cost that will need to be undertaken if you lose your car key. At Home Run locksmith we try to make the cost of a car key replacement as reasonable as possible, so if you are looking to have that car key replaced why not give us a call at 844-786-5625 and find out what we can do to help you get that quality replacement at a reasonable price.