If you need keys made for your vehicle you can always stop into your car make s local dealership.
I need a key made for my car door.
We will provide you with car key replacement services 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.
You should be aware that the process of getting a car key made without the original takes a tad bit longer than other car key replacement processes.
Some locksmiths are capable of digital programming replacement keys but many cannot imitate a code laser etched onto the key.
Cutting a key to code creates a brand new key similar to the one that would have been supplied with your car when new.
The need for car key replacement services might arise if at any time your car keys are damaged misplaced or broken.
Have a locksmith make the key and a dealer program it.
In some cases this is fine and providing the copy is made from a key that is in good condition there should be no problem.
However if the key is from a more modern car the shape may be too complex for a local locksmith or it may need to be programmed to work with a certain vehicle.
And there s the cost of a new key.
Car dealerships can be a great resource for getting keys made for your car.
However beware that you might pay a pretty high price for keys if you use the dealership.
When you lose your car key there s the inconvenience of not being able to use your car plus you have to deal with an unplanned errand to get a new key made.
On the part of locksmiths the process takes longer because the locksmith will have to use your vin to comb through the vehicle database in order to get the key just right for you.