Why a new key may also need programming
In some cases a car key is more than just a mechanical part. Modern models may use an electronic component that has to be compatible with the car’s corresponding system. That is why a key that looks the same is no assurance that it will work.
Making the mechanical part and programming the electronics are two different jobs. Which one you need depends on the car’s model, its year, the type of key and the current situation.
Have you lost every key, or do you still have one?
Tell the specialist this on your very first call. Having a working key and having lost all keys are different cases, and this affects how the job is planned. If you have a key but the buttons or the engine start do not work, describe exactly which function is causing the problem.
Not every fault requires a new key. The cause needs to be assessed so that the right scope of service can be determined.
What to prepare before the consultation
Give the make, model, year, the type of key and how many working keys you have. Agree in advance on how you will confirm ownership or your right to use the car. Do not post the car’s identification details or your personal data publicly; share the necessary information only when you speak to the specialist.
- The make, model and year of the car.
- The type of key: mechanical only, with remote buttons, or keyless.
- How many working keys you have, or whether all of them are lost.
- Which function does not work: mechanical opening, the remote buttons or the engine start.
- How you will confirm ownership of the car or your right to use it.
Check in advance whether your specific make and model is supported. A description of the service does not mean that every car is supported.
How to check the completed work
When the job is finished, check the agreed functions together with the specialist: mechanical opening, the remote buttons and the engine start, depending on what your key includes. Whether lost keys can be deactivated depends on the specific system and should also be confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
I have one key and would like a second. Which service is that?
An additional key is part of the same service: car key making and programming. What is possible depends on the car and the type of key, and is confirmed on the call.
Do you work with my car’s make?
Support depends on the specific make, model, year and type of key, so a general answer would not be reliable. Give these details on the call, and whether it is possible will be confirmed in advance.
I have lost all my keys and the car is locked. Do I need two separate call-outs?
Describe the whole situation in a single call. Car door unlocking and car key making are both among the Spacelocksmith services; what work is needed and on what terms is agreed on the call.
For information about the Spacelocksmith car key making and programming service, call 577 021 080. Agree on the terms and what is possible based on your car’s details.