Covington Automotive Locksmith

Auto locksmith services, including programming a transponder key, are specialized tasks that are best left to adept locksmiths rather than attempted by customers. Here's why these services require knowledge and skills:

Transponder Key Programming: Transponder keys are equipped with a small microchip that communicates with the vehicle's immobilizer system. This system enhances security by ensuring that only a properly programmed key can start the vehicle. When a transponder key is lost, damaged, or a new one is required, a locksmith is needed to program it correctly. Here's why:

Specialized Equipment: Programming transponder keys requires specialized equipment and software. These tools are not readily available to the average consumer.

Accurate programming involves understanding the intricate details of the vehicle's immobilizer system and the specific procedures required for different car makes and models. We are mobile locksmiths who know what we are doing.

Preventing Damage: Incorrectly programmed transponder keys can potentially damage the vehicle's immobilizer system, leading to costly repairs. Locksmiths minimize the risk of such damage.

Now, let's clarify what a chip key (or transponder key) and a VAT key (Vehicle Anti-Theft System key) are:

Chip Key (Transponder Key): This type of key contains a microchip that emits a unique code to the vehicle's immobilizer system. The system will only allow the vehicle to start if it receives the correct code from the chip key. This added security feature makes it challenging for thieves to start the car without the authorized key.

VAT Key (Vehicle Anti-Theft System Key): The VAT key is a type of transponder key used by some older GM vehicles. It contains a resistor chip with a specific value that the vehicle's VAT system must recognize before allowing the engine to start.

We hope you choose us for any auto lock or key service you need.