How to Get a Replacement Car Key Without The Original.
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How to get a replacement car key without the orginal
You’re ready to go but there’s just one problem. You can’t find your car keys. If you’re in this situation, it can be frustrating and annoying. You might even wonder, “Can I get replacement car key without the original?”
Here’s how to get a replacement car key when you’re locked out of your car and don’t have the original key.
Check your local dealership
You can get a replacement car key at the car dealership where you purchased the vehicle. Unfortunately, a replacement car key at a dealership can be pricey. And with most newer vehicles the dealer would need the car so they can program the new key into the cars system. Which would often require towing your car to the dealer.
Contact a locksmith
Sierra Auto Locksmith can replace your lost car keys, even if you don’t have the original key. Having a mobile locksmith come to you is more cost-effective than going to your car dealer, and you wont have to tow your car. but you’ll need some information to make the process easier.
Before contacting a locksmith to get a replacement key, you will need to have the following information ready:
- Make of the car
- Model of the car
- Model Year of the car
This information will help the locksmith identify what type of key your car will need. You will also need the registration and I.D or drivers license to prove that you’re the owner of the car before the locksmith gets started.
Types of Keys We Supply
Mechanical Keys
Transponder Keys
Mechanical Keys
As the most traditional form of car keys, these keys are cut to fit into your vehicles ignition switch, doors and trunk locks. Our team is able to Make a new mechanical key for virtually any vehicle efficiently.
Vat Keys
Transponder Keys
Mechanical Keys
VAT stands for "Vehicle Anti-Theft".
This is GM's early anti-theft system.
It first appeared in 1986 on the Corvette and was in-use until the late 1990's when it was replaced with the transponder system
Transponder Keys
Transponder Keys
Transponder Keys
This is a key that uses a small chip inserted into the bow of the key and is part of the anti-theft system. This type of key requires programming it into the vehicles ECU.
Remote Keys
Remote Keys
Transponder Keys
These keys are basically a transponder key and a remote combined into a single package. Keys with remotes offer security access to your vehicle through a variety of programmed buttons.
Flip keys
Remote Keys
Smart Keys
A flip key is the same as a remote key except the key blade portion folds into the remote. The key blade and or the remote can be removed and replaced if damaged.
Smart Keys
Remote Keys
Smart Keys
This type of key is designed for ease of access, only requiring the key to be present in a pocket or purse in order to access the vehicle.Smart keys are often used in newer vehicles and can be costly to replace. Sierra Auto Locksmith can replace and program smart keys to most vehicles.
Laser or Sidewinder Keys
Laser or Sidewinder Keys
Laser or Sidewinder Keys
Laser keys also known as Sidewinder keys, are used in most newer vehicles and European vehicles.These types of keys require specialized equipment to mill the groves. Sierra Auto Locksmith can supply and cut these types of keys to most vehicles.
Vehicles that We Service
Cars & Trucks
Sierra Auto Locksmith can make keys for For Most Cars and Trucks.
Motorhomes, Trailers, 5th Wheels, Campers
Replacement keys for Motorhomes & RV's? Contact us today for a free quote!
Motorcycles & Atvs
How much does it cost to replace a car key for Motorcycles and ATV's? Contact us today for a free quote!
Boats & Watercraft
We also replace lost keys to boats and watercraft.