Transponder technology has been around for a long time. The automobile industry has utilized the technology to benifit them more than you.
If you buy an automobile with the transponder embedded in the key, then make sure you demand what ever amount of keys you would like. Sales will not offer. If you lose your last key you must have the key not only cut but programmed into the vehicle so the vehicle will recognize the key as being the proper one to start the engine.
The manufacturer was hoping to monopolize the service end of the vehicle forcing the customer back to them. What if you are stranded away from the dealership? Well, you would also have to pay the cost of towing the vehicle to the dealership. What a ploy!
The locksmith has always been there to save you from situations such as these.
If you lose your keys, we come to you. We save you money. We make sure it works. Many dealerships call us to diagnose the problems with their locks and keys. They do this because they are not locksmiths. Dealerships like to replace, replace, replace. The locksmith follows the problem right to the cause so replacement does not have to be the preferred option repeatedly.
The days of $2.00 keys for automobiles is pretty much over. But they don't have to cost you hundreds of dollars.
Call us for help or just plain advice. We are here!