Straight answers on keys, fobs, lockouts, ignitions and rekeying, from the crew that does this work every day across LA.
Cutting a spare while the original still works is far cheaper and quicker than starting from zero keys. Here is why timing matters.
Read article →Getting shut out of your car is rarely as bad as it feels in the moment. Work through these steps before you do anything drastic.
Read article →Quotes for the same job can vary widely. The make, the key type and the programming involved all move the number.
Read article →A transponder key looks like an ordinary metal key, but the chip inside changes what it takes to duplicate one.
Read article →Both routes can get you a working key. They differ on cost, waiting time and whether your car has to be towed anywhere.
Read article →A fob that suddenly stops responding often has a simple cause. Run these checks before assuming you need a replacement.
Read article →If your car starts without a key going into an ignition, you have a proximity smart key. Here is how the system actually works.
Read article →That snapping sound is not the end of the story, but what you do in the next few minutes decides how expensive it gets.
Read article →Ignition cylinders rarely die without warning. These five symptoms usually show up well before the car refuses to start.
Read article →You have no way of knowing how many working keys are still out there for a used car. Rekeying settles the question.
Read article →Los Angeles weather is easy on people and hard on the electronics sitting in a hot car. Fobs feel it first.
Read article →Theft methods have grown more technical, but the defences that work are still cheap and simple to put in place.
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