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What Do I Do If I Need to Reprogram My Car Key?

The short answer is that you should contact a reputable car locksmith and have him do it for you. But I am getting a bit ahead of myself…

Long before we had smart phones, we had smart car keys. Almost all modern cars have a security system that utilizes a uniquely programmed chip (transponder) in your car key to disable the car’s immobilizer. This is in order to reduce car theft.

This means that even for a simple car key without any buttons, it is no longer enough to just make an exact physical copy of the key – that is only enough to open the door. In addition, the electronics of the key must also be exactly duplicated (programmed) so that you can start the engine. In order to reliably program car keys that contain chips inside, special equipment must be used.

It used to be that you had to go to a car dealer to cut and/or program your car keys. Unfortunately, dealers often charge unnecessarily high prices for both the key blanks and the key programming process. Today, however, many certified auto locksmiths have the equipment to cut and program car ignition keys. This will not only save you money, but also makes a big difference when you are stranded with your car and the dealer is closed.

When choosing a car locksmith company, you want to be sure that they have a reputation for being honest and doing high-quality work. It is also important that their locksmiths have the latest equipment and are properly trained in its use. If you suddenly find yourself unable to start your car because of a faulty key, you need a company that operates around the clock and can reach you and your car quickly.

Delta Locksmith Dallas is an established, full-service locksmith company in Dallas, Texas. Our professionally trained and licensed locksmiths are available around the clock to answer any of your home, office, or automobile locksmith needs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.



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