Tutela Heights Locksmith Pros · Brantford
Spare Car Key Duplication: before you call
Locksmith · Brantford, Ontario
A teenager just passed a driving test and reasonably wants a key of their own rather than negotiating over the family's single copy every time the car is needed. Two drivers and one key keep colliding on the same schedule.
Worth answering before the call
Is the vehicle registered to you, or to someone else? Where is the vehicle usually parked? Has the vehicle had an aftermarket alarm or remote starter installed?
Can a spare be made if the vehicle has an aftermarket alarm or remote starter installed?
Generally yes, though it is worth mentioning any aftermarket system when you call, since a factory immobilizer that has been wired into a third-party alarm or remote starter sometimes behaves differently from the standard setup the locksmith expects. Knowing this in advance lets the visit account for it rather than discovering it partway through programming.
What is a relay attack, and does it matter for my spare?
A relay attack is when nearby equipment picks up a proximity fob's signal from inside a house and relays it to a vehicle parked outside, tricking the car into thinking the key is close enough to unlock or start. It matters for every fob in the household, spare included, which is why storing any proximity key in a signal-blocking pouch when it is not being carried is worth doing for all of them.