Electronic Car Key

Keyless car theft or relay theft is a crime that s on the rise.

Electronic car key.

These are the devices that you click to unlock lock or set off the panic alarm. Today s new cars pack in more high tech electronic features than ever before and that includes in the key fob. Many new car keys have a microchip in them to prevent duplication. Depending on the sophistication of your car key you may be able to have a new electronic key programmed by a locksmith.

To program a car key turn the ignition on and off with working keys. However if you have a key with a transponder in it you can probably get a new one at a locksmith for 50 00 120 00 depending on your car and your area. Price estimates and savings calculated off total cost of key including programming and cutting costs. 60 savings represents maximum potential savings off dealership pricing based on a november 2018 independent national pricing study of dealerships in the united states.

Electronic car keys also called key fobs are extremely useful in controlling your car s doors trunk and alarm and can even remotely start your car from a distance. Add car keys to apple wallet. The device has gone far beyond simply locking or unlocking doors starting a car. Like any other electronic device these key fobs can malfunction after some time typically due to signal loss.

Electronic keys are convenient and protect your vehicle from thieves. Unbranded aftermarket electronic car keys may work but they should be reviewed with a higher level of scrutiny. A laser cut mechanical backup key sent from hyundai set us back 72 47 the car sat at the dealer for two days waiting putting the total cost at 272 42 if we had ordered the key fob through. You can also use the wallet app to share your car key with other people.

Keys must be purchased from ace hardware to be cut or programmed. Luckily many of these keys and key fobs can be replaced and programmed at home. A car key remote can be part of a key fob or a transponder key or separate however it is just meant to be used a distance. Thieves use electronic devices to amplify your key s signal and open the locks on your car.

The other issue you may run into is that some car doors don t have any visible place to insert a key. With car keys in wallet you can use your iphone or apple watch to unlock your car and start it by placing your device near specific locations.