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Transponder Key 'immo' Programming

Modern vehicles often use transponder keys for increased security. These keys require precise programming to work correctly. If your transponder key has been lost, damaged, or isn’t operating as it should, Riviera Car Keys can program a new key for your vehicle without needing to go to the main dealer which can be a huge expense. Our auto locksmiths in Torbay have the expertise to program keys directly on site, saving you both time and money.

What is a Transponder Key?

A transponder key contains a small chip that communicates with your car’s immobilizer system. This chip ensures that only the correct key can start the vehicle, providing an extra layer of security. If your transponder key is faulty, your vehicle may not start at all.

Our Transponder Key Services Include

Reprogramming existing keys if they’ve become desynced from your car.

Programming new transponder keys is they have been lost or damaged.

Diagnosing issues related to faulty transponder systems.

Why do I need a Auto Locksmith just for a keyfob?

Modern car key fobs come embedded with the latest technology and a ton of features that help you do many things with your car. In fact, the key fob holds the chip that ensures that your car’s safety, as it controls many mechanisms remotely. There could be a number of reasons if you ever find your car key fob not working. Since the car key is not just any key that fits car doors and the ignition but is a smart key, car key fob repair does come with a price tag; however, you can reduce the cost dramatically by using an auto locksmith such as Riviera Car Keys and we will come to wherever you are!

What to do if my Keyfob's not working?

While the first instinct is to check with the car dealership about what the trouble with the car key fob might be, it is advisable to take look at better options for the service, like auto locksmiths. Dealerships tend to charge a hefty sum, especially if you require a complete replacement car key fob. The key fob has to be the right one for the make and model of the car as well as programmed to your individual car for accessing all the features. All these charges add up depending on the brand and other factors.