Category: Auto
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Phoenix Laser Key Cutting & Duplication
How to Get a Laser Cut Key If you’ve bought a newer vehicle in the last decade, you may have noticed your car key was remarkably different than your key from older vehicles. This newer key style is known as a ‘laser cut key’. Other names for it are ‘sidewinder’ and ‘high-security’ key. Laser-cut keys…
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How Locksmiths Program Car Keys and FOBs
Car Key Types | How Locksmiths Program Keys & Fobs | Cost to Program Car FOBs | Can You Program the Key/FOB? | Buying a Key Programmer Can Locksmiths Program a Car Key FOB? Automotive technologies have come a long way in the past 40 years, and the ignition system is one area where great…
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How Does a Locksmith Open a Car Door?
Using Slim Jim | Using MCOT Tools | Using a Long Reach | Using a Car Door Lock Pick | Car Key by VIN | Tools Used by Locksmiths to Unlock Car Doors Locksmiths can open your car door using any of the following methods: The preferred method and the technique required to open a…
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Why is My Ignition Hard to Turn – Cause & Solutions
Why Is it Hard to Turn My Key in the Ignition? If you’ve found this article consider yourself lucky! When your car ignition is hard to turn, or when any car lock is hard to turn, this is the first sign that something is wrong with either your ignition or your car key. But is…
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Car Key Replacement Cost | Locksmith Shares All
Lost Metal Car Key | Lost Transponder Keys | Replace Lost FOBs | Summary Table: Replacement Key Cost | Video: Car Key Types Here, we focus the cost to replace car keys when all of the car’s existing keys have been lost. Our article “Cost to Duplicate a Car Key” covers the cost for when…
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8 Solutions For When a Car Key Won’t Turn In Ignition
Overview | First Try Steering Wheel | FAQ What to Try if Steering Wheel is Not Locked: Wiggle Gear Shift | Check Battery | Check Spare | Add Lubricant | Jiggle | Tap | Repair There are some simple things to try when your key won’t turn in your ignition before calling a mechanic or…
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Where to Get Replacement Car Keys
Rating Car Key Businesses, Comparison Table | Types of Car Keys | Lost All Keys? | When You Must Use Dealer If you’ve lost a car key or FOB, the best place to get a replacement key made will depend on whether you still have a working key (you just need a duplicate key made),…
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Which Car Keys Can Home Depot Make?
Finding a reliable locksmith or a dealership to get a duplicate car key can be a hassle. That’s why many people turn to Home Depot, a one-stop-shop for home improvement needs. But can they also make car keys? Yes, you can get car keys made at home depot, provided they are standard keys. However, Home…
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How Much to Duplicate a Car Key
Price Factors | Detailed Cost by Key Type | Cost for Key FOBs | DIY Key Programming Instructions | FAQ The main factor of car key replacement cost is whether or not you have an existing key. This article focuses on how much it costs to duplicate a car key (meaning you have one working key). If you’ve lost all keys,…