The majority of keys to cars built after 1995 contain transponder chips. This transponder chip will not allow a vehicle to start unless it recognizes the proper chip in the key.

Having two or more transponder chip key prepared and at hand is a decent practice as a transponder chip key replacement is exceptionally costly. Car dealer would dispirit owners in getting a new transponder to auto locksmiths saying they are the only one who can give one to them, which is not true. Replacement of transponder chip keys made by auto locksmiths are generally cheaper than the local auto dealership. Auto locksmiths also have the capability and capacity to provide key cutting and auto transponders chip programming services. Auto locksmith companies are also available 24/7 to cut and program your transponder chip key.

Replacing your transponder key for your car is not as simple as getting a new key cut to match your car's ignition. Transponder replacement will require you to purchase the special chip to be added to your key and program it so your car would recognize it.

Please do not hesitate to call us if you need assistance with your transponder chip key. We can meet you wherever you are and create your transponder key on the spot, or you can drop by our shop and have your car key replaced or copied. Give us a call today, our experts are pleased to reply to questions you have.