Modern cars use electronic car key systems to make it more secured, one of the most widely used is the transponder chip key. Transponder chips communicate to the car's system making sure that only the right key would make the car work.

Having two or more transponder chip key prepared and at hand is a decent practice as a transponder chip key replacement is exceptionally costly. A local car dealership may prohibit car the car owner to get a new key from locksmith and may say that you can get the key only through them, which is not true at all. When car transponder key replacements are needed, they can usually be made by a professional locksmith as well, in a more affordable rates compared to car dealership. Auto locksmiths also have the capability and capacity to provide key cutting and auto transponders chip programming services. Auto locksmith companies are also available 24/7 to cut and program your transponder chip key.

Replacing your transponder key for your car is not as simple as getting a new key cut to match your car's ignition. Transponder replacement unit will need consumers to pay money for the special computer chip to be put into your key and program it so your car would detect it.

Do not hesitate to call us anytime for auto lock related issues. We can either meet you wherever you are and we will program a transponder key on the spot. Alternatively, you can drop by our shop and have your car key replaced or copied. Give us a call today, our experts are pleased to reply to questions you have.