Keys copies

I am writing this entry as an emergency of  "You need to Know!". There is a phone app that can copy your keys with just sending a picture of your key, the phone app will produce a key copy and mail it to whoever request the key. The real danger here is as it is mentioned in this article by CBS46.com that anyone who takes a picture of your key can have the phone app reproduce a key copy! I am shock at how easy it is. Here is the link to the original article:

http://www.cbs46.com/story/26598458/locksmiths-worry-new-key-cutting-app-may-put-your-home-at-risk

So, what to do  you do to keep your place safe? My number one recommendation is get a Mul-T-Lock cylinder in your lock. This is the only type of key that someone won't be able to reproduce with a key copy or a picture. Mul-T-Lock keys have a higher level of restriction and security.  Be aware when you call a locksmith that you are given a real Mul-T-Lock, not a fake one. A real one will say Mul-T-Lock on the key and the cylinder.

Next, is the obvious. If you are handing in your keys to anyone like a car wash, mechanic, parking agent or to anyone who has to have your key, take off your home/apartment keys from the key holder, so they won't have access to your home/apartment keys and take a picture of it.

Do not take your personal security and safety for granted, so many people have a false sense of security that is painful to know.

Have a safe day !

Aura

A Hole In Your Key...Oh No !

Making a hole in your Car/Motorcycle/Truck key is the worst thing you can do. If it is a Transponder key, you will damage the key's Transponder and you won't be able to start your vehicle.  Most keys, even some new motorcycles and trucks key have a Transponder chip which is what sends the signal to the Engine Module to start the car. It is a anti-theft system that comes is most cars/vehicles. Many people don't even know that their keys have a transponder key. The Transponder is inside of the key and most are not visible to the eye.

Making a key copy from a Transponder key is easy, if it is done by a professional locksmith. When you loose or damage your Transponder key, creating a new key takes a bit more work and it's more costly too.

This picture shows the damage done to a Transponder key, the owner drilled a hole and broke/damaged the transponder inside of the key, therefore, the keys is defective and will not start the car:

The top head hook of the key broke, so I guess he made the hole to put the key in the key ring, causing damage to the Transponder key at the same time.

The Transponder chip is so small and varies in size and position from car to car. Different types of cars have different types of chips and sizes.  Transponders chips are not compatible with different cars, each car year and model has a specific type of transponder chip.

For that reason, I also do not recommend people to buy Transponder keys on the internet like on Ebay. It has a small price tag, but for most of the times, the keys do not work or do not program. Sometimes, these key blades are not even in the right side or thickness and when cut, it won't work.

Get your keys from a dealer or a professional Locksmith.

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Take care, 

Aura

Transponder Key Battery Operated a Dead End...

Having a transponder key battery operated is the worst key one can have or buy. The reason is this specific type of Transponder key works with the battery only, so what happens when the battery juice run out? your key goes out of programming and you will be stuck wherever you are, this can be the worst nightmare a driver can have and a very costly one.

Many Locksmiths offer this type of keys to their customers because it has a very low price tag, but the consequences of having this key will cost the customer and make the locksmith more money, since the customer will need a new battery and a new programming.

When getting a Transponder key from a Locksmith make sure that it is not a battery operated transponder key. You can find out if it is by looking at the back of the key, it will say Battery and the number. Most of them look like this one:

Remember that when the Battery dies, it can happen anywhere and you will be stuck having to tow your car and getting additional expenses. If you need a transponder key copy ask for the best ones, the ones that do not need a battery for the key-transponder-chip, because having one of these is just a Dead End road that you will leave you stranded on at any given moment. 

If by any chance you do have this type of key, go to your nearest Locksmith and get a Transponder key copy and carry it with you at all the times, and when your battery runs out on that key, you can start your car with the copy you made. 

Take care!

LLaves Transponder Que Trabajan con Baterias Un Samino Sin Salida...

Tener una  llave transponder con pilas/baterias para su operacion, es el peor de las  llaves que uno puede tener o comprar. La razón es porque este tipo específico de LLaves con transpondedor sólo trabaja con la batería, así que  cuando el jugo de la batería se acaba que cree usted que pasa? su llave se sale de la programación y se quedara estoqueado allí donde se encuentre, el carro no va a prender, esto puede ser la peor pesadilla de un conductor y puede salir muy caro. 

Muchos Cerrajeros ofrecen este tipo de llaves a sus clientes, ya que tiene una etiqueta de precio muy bajo, pero las consecuencias de tener esta tipo de llave le costará al cliente y le hara mas dinero al cerrajer, ya que el cliente necesitará una batería nueva y una nueva programación. 

Al obtener una clave de transpondedor de un cerrajero asegurese de que no sea una llave  de transpondedor con pilas/baterias. Usted puede observalo si mira a la parte trasera de la llave, dirá  batería y el número de esta. La mayoría de estas se ven como la siguiente:

Recuerde que cuando la batería se agota, puede ocurrir en cualquier lugar y tendra quetener que pagar por una grua para mover  su vehículo  obteniendo  gastos adicionales. Si necesita una copia de llave del transponder pide las mejores, las que no necesitan una batería para la llave transpondedor , porque tener una de éstas es un camino sin salida que va a dejarlo varado en  cualquier momento. 

Si por casualidad usted ya tiene este tipo de llave, vaya a su cerrajero más cercano y obtega una copia de la llave del transponder y traigala con usted en todos los tiempos, y cuando su batería se agota en esa llave, se puede arrancar el vehículo con la copia que hizo. 

Cuidese!