Fast Pro Locksmith, LLC in Philadelphia, PA is
one of the many locksmith businesses that can help you with various locksmith
installation and repair services. However, if you want the best quality service
at a price for which you do not have to dig deep into your pockets, our
business is the one to choose! Since we have specialized locksmith services, it
means that we offer automotive locksmith services, including helping you out
when you lose your transponder key.
Losing a
transponder
key can be stressful and if you do not know how to proceed, you can
always give our professionals a call and they will be more than happy to help
you out with tips and advice on how to proceed with the situation. We can also
pay you a quick visit if need be. In the meantime, here are a few things that
you should do if you lose your transponder key. Stay calm, go through all the
steps, and, by the end of it, you will have figured out how to operate your car
in the quickest manner possible after losing your transponder keys.
Manual
Sift through the car manual and look for any
steps they might have outlined to take in the case of losing a transponder key.
It might be likely that the manual will have steps on how to get a new key and
program it so that the lost transponder key automatically disconnects with your
car and can no longer be used. This can be a quick and easy solution since you
have an outline ready for you that you have to follow carefully. A word of
caution – only proceed if you are completely sure of what you are about to do.
You need to be familiar with how to get a new replacement key, and if you are
unsure, even in the slightest, of how this needs to be done, do get in touch
with a professional since they will be able to help you out quickly.
24/7 Locksmith Services
Most locksmith services offer emergency services
around the clock for exactly such scenarios, and if you have made an emergency
call, make sure to have your ID and documents ready. Before a locksmith helps
you out, they need to be safe and make sure that the vehicle you are trying to
access is in fact yours. Do understand that this is standard protocol for such
an emergency service so always cooperate with your locksmith so that the job
can get done quickly and you can get back into your car. Vehicle papers also
make it easier for the locksmith to look at the details of the vehicle and
determine quickly the exact kind of transponder key you need. If you keep your
car papers in your vehicle, get them photocopied and keep the copy in your
house.
Why Not the Dealership?
In some circumstances, dealerships are not the
best choice to make. The reason for that is because even though a locksmith may
offer the same service at the same quality, a dealership will most likely
charge you a much steeper price. Dealerships can, on some occasions, make the
process of acquiring a new replacement a tad bit more stressful. A locksmith
makes sure that the customer is the priority. A locksmith, especially in such
emergency situations, is hands down a solid choice, and locksmith services have
all the latest equipment and tools to reprogram new keys to your vehicle.
Even if you have never lost your transponder key,
it is always better to be safe than sorry. You can take precautionary steps to
avoid the hassle if and when you do lose it.
The first thing you can do is get a spare key
made. A spare key can be a lifesaver in such situations since you will not be
locked out of your car and you can actually drive to a locksmith if need be.
Aside from having a spare manual key, you can also obtain a spare transponder
key so that you can have an automatic one if you lose your main one. Locksmiths
have tools to make spare transponder keys of the best quality and they can be
helpful in such scenarios.
