If your car key is lost or broken you will need an ignition key replacement. Ignition keys of newer car models have an electronic transponder chip that is programmed and read by the car. So a simple duplication or key cutting will not do the job, as the key is not only required to open the car doors but also to start the engine. This unfortunately makes car key replacement quite expensive and time consuming, especially if you head to your car dealer to replace the key. If you choose this option, you will find their ignition key cutting prices to be very high and unreasonable. Also, you must keep in mind that car dealers will not come to you and if you are stuck with no spare key you will need to have your car towed to their garage. In addition, car dealerships tend to take their time in completing this job, up to a few days if not weeks. A locksmith company that replaces car keys will always offer quicker and cheaper service. Another alternative is to order an ignition key replacement online. The problem with this option is that it could take a few days until you have received your replaced key but also, providing your car information online could jeopardize the safety of your vehicle and put it at risk for theft. Online companies that do ignition key cutting may be deceiving in that many of them do not actually program the key, but only perform key cutting that will allow the driver to open the door. Other online companies leave the programming to the customer and provide instructions. A person who is not experienced at programming transponder keys or chip keys may find this difficult, time consuming and frustrating. Other online companies may perform the transponder key programming but you will not be able to test it until you have received the key. If encoding the chip key is done incorrectly the chip key will not work and you will have to go through the hassle of reordering the key and going through the entire process again. Why don’t you save yourself the headache and let an expert do the job? The smartest and most economical option would be to call a locksmith company that specializes in ignition key replacement. Note that not all locksmith companies however offer ignition key cutting services. Our company, Emergency Locksmith is reputable and well known for its auto locksmith services, operating in Provo. We will save you time and money! We own sophisticated tools and machinery and our professional and experienced technicians are able to perform ignition key cutting on the spot and test the key to make sure it works appropriately. You will find that our prices for ignition key replacement are always much lower than those of car dealerships. |