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As a vehicle owner, you understand the importance of maintaining your car or truck on a regular basis. You change your oil regularly, get a tune-up when needed, and visit a mechanic the moment you suspect a larger issue. However, you may not realize that your security system needs regular attention, too. Renton Locksmith WA can handle all of your lock and key needs in Renton, Washington, including transponder key duplication. We also offer:
A transponder key is one with a microchip embedded in the key fob. This microchip communicates with your engine’s immobilizer when inserted into the lock and disables this device so the engine can fire up. The vast majority of vehicles with manual locks that have been made in the last fifteen years feature transponder chip technology. That’s because of the effectiveness of these microchips as an antitheft measure.
Duplication of transponder keys may be a necessity for several different reasons. You may lose your initial key without a backup, your key may become damaged, or you may wish to have a spare key made. Whatever the case,
While you might be able to find secondhand car keys online that are supposed to work with your vehicle, stay away, since most of these are usually either locked or faulty. Instead, it’s best to have your key professionally duplicated. Except for a small handful of dealership-specific transponder keys, our locksmiths at Renton Locksmith WA can duplicate most types of transponder keys on site at your Renton location. Our prices are far lower that the dealership charges, too.
While most keys can be inexpensively duplicated in multiple locations, a transponder key is a special higher security key that requires professional duplication in most cases. Most keys with plastic heads are transponder keys, because that plastic is protecting the transponder microchip from damage. If you’re not sure if the vehicle key you need duplicated is a transponder key, contact our Renton area locksmith team. We have the expertise to quickly determine whether your key has a transponder chip.
Call us today if you need your transponder key duplicated in Renton, WA. Our locksmiths are also available at all times to perform any other needed vehicle service in the area, such as lock rekeying or ignition cylinder change-outs. Our locksmiths pride ourselves in our quick, effective services and talented staff.