Are you in need of a car key replacement at Queens? There are different reasons people might want their car keys replaced. Such reasons could be the loss of car keys, broken car keys, lock out of car incidence, faulty car locks, transponder key problems, etc. Car keys design has become more sophisticated making it more difficult for car theft to breaking in. For these reasons, the old style metal keys are being faced-out and replaced by modern smart keys that are hard if not impossible to duplicate.

Presently, there are three main types of car keys being use. The old-style mechanical locks that require only the traditional metal key. Most cars produced before 1995 operates with this type of car keys. Most modern cars now come with a smart key that contains a computer chip. When the key is inserted into the ignition, it sends a code to the car’s computer, and it has to respond appropriately for the car to start. Without this code, the car ignition will not start. Some car models also now come with an electronic key called “Fob.” A “Fob” key is designed to control both the doors and the ignition.

It is wise to have a spare key made in case you lose your key or mistakenly locked your keys in your car. This applies to either old-style or smart keys. Queens Locksmiths can make a replacement key for an older car at an affordable price. Do not wait to misplace the original key before you make a replacement copy. It cost more to have a car key replacement if you already lost the original copy as the lock may have to be disassembled. Furthermore, Queens Locksmiths have the equipment to program a replacement key and recode some makes of cars.