Matters needing attention in matching car keys

A good locksmith needs a lot of car keys almost every month. Let me introduce you to the matters needing attention in matching car keys.

Special functions of car keys

Before we begin, we need to know the difference between car keys and ordinary house keys. As we all know, an ordinary house key is lost, and a spare key can be used continuously, or a new one can be made according to the spare key. Of course, there are hidden dangers. If the person who finds your key knows your address, he can easily enter your home. So to be on the safe side, after losing a key, the lock core of the door lock will be replaced together, and a new set of keys will be replaced at the same time, so that even if the lost key is found, it is impossible for him to open your door.

The situation of car keys is similar. The spare key can be used normally after it is lost, but the car key is relatively safe. The high-end point is that if we want to match a remote control key, the 4S shop needs to match the new key with a "code" on the original car. After the matching is completed, a new key can be activated, and the lost key will be invalid immediately. Even if someone finds your old key, they can only open your door by mechanical unlocking, and it is impossible to start your vehicle. Therefore, the security level of this "code" has become the main factor in determining the price level. But at this time, many people will worry that it is not safe to open my car door. Is there a more reassuring way? Of course, just like replacing the lock core, the most rigorous way is to replace the lock of a whole car, so that the person who finds your key can't even get in the door.

Is the car key expensive?

Knowing the simple principle of car lock, some people may ask, is the replacement price of car lock high? Is it troublesome to operate? Through investigation, we found that matching keys is much more expensive than expected. According to different models and brands, the cost of a remote control key is at least 100 yuan, and some luxury brand models cost several thousand yuan, just a single key. Of course, if you want to achieve absolute safety, you have to replace the whole car lock, which is much more expensive than simply changing the key. The survey results show that due to the different "codes" and lock cylinder levels used by different grades of cars, the price of replacing the whole car lock is more than 1,000 yuan, while the price of self-owned brands and some joint venture models is slightly cheaper, and the replacement price of some luxury brand models is about 2,000 yuan or 3,000 yuan, or even more than 4,000 yuan for individual models, which is really expensive.

Faced with this price, many friends may be confused when making a choice. Once the key is lost, do you want to spend a lot of money to replace the whole car lock? According to our interview, the 4S shop did not insist that the owner who lost the key must change the lock of the whole car, but if conditions permit, it would be more reassuring to change it completely. However, considering the high actual cost, we think that if we can't find the key at home or in a safe place and it's not stolen or lost, we can also consider making a separate key. Of course, if conditions permit, it is safer to completely replace the whole car lock as much as possible.

What is the key to a high-end car?

It is not difficult to see from the survey that the price of keys varies greatly due to the different grades of models. Maybe some friends will ask, is the high price of luxury cars really worth the money or is the price too high? We learned from the technicians of several 4S stores that for most economical cars, the cost of matching keys is not high, usually around two or three hundred yuan.

Some high-end cars are expensive because they want to change a new key, and the process of matching and washing the key (in short, discarding the original lost key) needs to be completed in the production place. For example, Audi has to do it in Germany, and the cycle is very long, so these costs generate expenses, which is why it is so expensive. In addition, the cost of locks is also very different, and the price of ordinary locks and brand locks is very different. In addition, in the "code matching" link, the codes of higher-grade vehicles are more rigorous than those of lower-grade vehicles, and the matching is more difficult. For safety reasons, the password cracking and matching level of high-end cars is higher, and the operation of the whole system is more complicated, which can bring a safer level, so the prices are naturally far apart.

Is the car key of auto parts city credible?

We also visited several auto parts cities with questions. According to the merchants of Auto Parts City, for ordinary models, Auto Parts City can complete the business of matching keys and washing keys, so the price will be much lower than that of 4S stores. However, for luxury brand models, no matter where to match keys and change locks, or to seek "matching codes" and related goods from manufacturers, it may need to be carried out in the country of origin, so the cost difference is not too much, but the difference is only that 4S stores want to ensure profits. How long does it take to get the car keys?

In fact, it doesn't take long to change the lock with the key. Ordinary models usually take two or three hours to complete. However, depending on the security level of different car keys, it takes some time to write codes and match them, usually several hours. Of course, some models need to be reserved with a key in advance, and different "codes" are determined according to information such as frame numbers of different models. Therefore, it is generally recommended to make an appointment one or two weeks in advance, so as not to delay your time.