How to Replace a Key or Remote For Your Car
Our car keys and car remotes are such small objects but SO important to the functioning of our daily lives, and when we can’t find them we have an immediate sense of panic.
While it may be inconvenient at the time to have misplaced your car key or remote, there is no need to panic. There are fairly quick and simple solutions to this everyday problem that will get you back on the road in no time.
Replacing your Car Key
Replacing a car key is quite easy and, often, all it takes is the help of your local automotive locksmith. Whether you go to your locksmith’s location or they come to you, they almost always are guaranteed to have everything they need to get you a new key in the same day.
Automotive locksmiths are equipped with the knowledge and tools to replace numerous types of keys from several different manufacturers. The only exception here is if you have a vintage or extremely high-end vehicle. Your local locksmith may not carry the materials needed to replace the key for your specialty vehicle.
Replacing your Car Remote
With the ever-growing increase in technology, car remotes and keyless cars are becoming more and more popular. At some point soon, if not already, there may very well be more vehicles on the road being driven keyless than with keys. This means it is very important to keep track of our vehicle’s remote which in some cases is even harder than keeping track of a key. Vehicle remotes are often small and sleek, making them able to fit just about anywhere and slip out of your hand easily.
So, don’t panic if you lose your vehicle’s remote. They are easily replaceable. Contact the dealership where you purchased your vehicle and they are very likely to be able to help you with this problem. Certain locksmiths may be able to assist you; however, it is not as common. Be prepared when going to your dealership that it may be a bit of a high cost to get a replacement remote. This is because of the technology that goes in to it. Your dealer will have the reprogram the replacement remote to work to your specific vehicle which means that replacement costs can vary from anywhere between $50-$150.