Car Keys Made by Locksmiths

Many people don’t realize just how less expensive it is to allow a locksmith to make their car keys than an actual dealership. The key that a locksmith would make for your car would be the same key that you would receive from a dealership. Where do you think the dealerships get the keys? Why not cut out the middle-man and cut your expenses by going directly to a locksmith if you lose your keys. A locksmith can make both smart keys and transponder keys. These are two of the most popular keys that are made for modern cars. The smart key allows you to open your car without a key. There is a microchip and sensor that gives you access to your car. You don’t need to insert a key in the door to open it. It is a convenient way to open your car. Another key that is commonly used today is the transponder key. This type of key will only start a specific car. It is harder to steal a car with a transponder key.

Cutting Car Keys

Car keys are cut with either a mechanical cut or laser cut method. Most traditional keys are made using a mechanical cut. While the mechanical cut key is used most often, the laser cut keys have gained in popularity over the years because of their security advantages. It is because of their popularity that most cars manufactured today will use a laser cut key. These types of keys are smart keys, fobs and transponder keys. Some people like them for the security features while still others like them for their convenience. In either case, this seems to be the route most motorists are gravitating to. These types of keys will immobilize your car or help find you it if stolen. This is well worth the extra expense of holding a laser cut key.

There are still others who prefer the mechanical cut keys, your standard key. Some people fear that the laser cut key will need to be reprogrammed too often and that they will be stranded. While this rarely happens, however, it is still a real concern to some motorist. Whichever key you decide to use, just remember if you lose it, you can rely on our professional locksmith to come to make you a new one.