Car Lock Rekey in Phoenix
Got it from someone else, or unsure about who else has a copy? Rekeying ensures that the lock accepts a completely new key and makes all other copies useless, without replacing any lock parts.
Rekeying is probably the least known service provided by a locksmith, but it’s very helpful when needed. Instead of changing the lock, a locksmith modifies it to accept a new key and rejects any existing keys to open the lock. It’s ideal for people who’ve just purchased a secondhand vehicle from the area because it guarantees that there won’t be anyone else with a copy of the key.
Rekey your vehicle makes sense in these situations
- If you just purchased a secondhand car, and therefore you can’t be sure how many keys exist, learn more about in our blog post: Why you should rekey a used car.
- The key has been stolen/lost.
- If You want all vehicle locks to work with the same key.
- After the lock or the ignition are replaced, it’s quite necessary to rekey them if youn want them to work with the old key you have.
Replace lock or rekey it?
It’s important to remember that replacing a lock involves purchasing new hardware and therefore costs more. On the other hand, rekeying a lock means modifying the current one with a new combination and is cheaper, faster, and equally reliable: old keys will not work with the lock anymore. When you’ve got a used car, it’s necessary to have it rekeyed as soon as possible, together with ordering a spare key.
Just got a used car? Rekeying the car’s locks should be one of the first items on your list, along withspare key so you never run out.
What to expect during the service
- First of all, it needs to be established whether you’re the rightful owner of the car or are authorized to rekey it.
- The lock cylinders are removed and modified to accommodate a new key combination.
- The new key will be made instantly right there on the spot.
- We make sure everything works correctly, including doors, ignition and the trunk locks.
You can also browse our other mobile services as well: car key replacement, ignition repair, and fob programming, you can see exactly everything we do on our home page and we service all car owners from central Phoenix to the far edges of the Valley.
Car lock rekey FAQs
What exactly does rekeying do?
This procedure restores a lock internally so that it becomes ready to accept a new key but not the old ones, without having to replace the lock.
Should a used car rekeyed right after buying?
It’s definitely the right approach, as you can never know how many keys there were and rekeying them makes all those keys obsolete.
Is the rekey process is less expensive than getting a new lock?
Yes, mostly. The process of rekeying involves your existing lock being simply reprogrammed, so it takes less time and costs you less money than replacing it.
Can you match everything to one key?
Yes, most likely. We are able to make all of these parts operate on one key depending on what kind of automobile you have.
Do you service my car wherever it is parked?
Absolutely, among rekeying we provide all of our services wherever your car is situated in the Phoenix metro area.