Chicago Car Keys FAQs
Common questions we get about car keys and key programming
Some of the most common Chicago car key questions we get
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Yes we make extra keys for people all the time. If your key is a chip transponder key we will have to program the key into your car as well.
Sometimes if you are just needing a second key and your other key is a remote head key you can get a non remote head key for less money if you want to use for your second key.
Yes that is part of what we do as a auto locksmith you will need to call us and give us the year, make and model of you car for starters to get started.
If you still have all the inside parts we may be able to replace the shell of the key with a new one it will all depend of the condition of the parts.
Or we can just replace the key with a new one
This is a very common problem it happens all the time a few different things can make this problem like a worn key or ignition.
We deal with this problem all the time and can come out and fix it for you doing what is needed for your cars ignition or key problem just give us a call.
Their is a lot more to it then just buying a key for example if you have lost your key to be able to make a new key we need to key cuts to be able to cut the key so it works for your car. If your key needs programming in now days most cars require it to be programmed in with a professional programmer.
If you are buying a key from us and we have to cut the key for you its best to just have us program it in for you as well we can do it faster and make sure its done right.
Maybe this will depend on if you got the right one. Most people do not know that each remote for different models of cars use a different FCC number for them to work for that year, make and model.
The problem is many car remotes all look the same for a wide year make and model range so may times people come to use with a remote that looks just like the one they lost but the FCC numbers do not match and at that point it will not work to program into the car.
If you do have the right remote then yes we can program it in for you.
But before buying a remote on Ebay call us first we have them in stock and may be able to give you a better price and including the programming.
Yes on older Lexus cars when the key is lost the cars computer needs to be pulled out and flashed or re-flashed to program in a new key and yes we do this all the time.
We can make a new key and do the flashing so you have a new working key this will save you a ton of money over going to a car dealer that will charge you thousands to replace the part they we just fix.
Yes on older Toyota cars when the key is lost the cars computer brain needs to be pulled out and flashed or re-flashed to program in a new key and yes we do this all the time for many older cars.
We can make a new Toyota key and do the flashing so you have a new working key this will save you a ton of money over going to a car dealer that will charge you a ton of money.
Yes we offer services 7 days a week and even after hour emergency calls.
Yes we can this will involve taking out all the door locks and taking out the ignition and opening them up and coding them to a new key and then programming in the new key into the car.
This can be a very time consuming job but we can do it for you this is also great for a business that want one key to work for many cars or trucks.
Yes we do
Yes we can make keys most of the common ATVs and even some of the not so common ones just call us with what you have and we can give you a quote.
Most of the time yes unless it is a very off brand that is using a key way out of the normal range of what most scooters use.
