Key Duplication – Automotive
Whether it’s the restoration of an antique car or the newest model luxury sedan key; ranging from solid metal keys to the black plastic head keys that are standard for most late model cars, Richmond Security can provide a replacement key.
Automotive Key Technology changes every year and is different with every year’s new car models.
One of the advantages of the changing technology is an ever increasing level of automotive security.
One of the disadvantages of the ever increasing level of automotive security is the rising cost of automotive keys.
It is in the automobile manufacturer’s best interest to lead the consumer back to them for everything…including the duplication of keys
RICHMOND SECURITY CAN HELP!!!
Because Richmond Security maintains the most state-of the-art automotive key duplication equipment, it is not necessary to rely on the dealership. Compare Richmond Security’s price to that of the car dealership and you will know why.
WHAT KIND OF AUTOMOTIVE KEY DO YOU HAVE?
A TRANSPONDER KEY ...transmits and responds by means of a transponder chip. The chip transmits, receives and responds to a coded signal data using radio frequency transmissions. When the key is inserted and turned in the ignition it sends a unique code signal to the on-board computer or ECM (Electronic Control Module). If the computer recognizes the signal it will allow the vehicle to start.
AN ELECTRONIC KEY... contains a battery powered electronic circuit board rather than a transponder. This circuit board in this key mimics a transponder by transmitting a unique code signal to the vehicle’s on-board computer Electronic keys feature a two part design. The electronic components are separate from the blade.
A VATS KEY... has a resistor embedded within the key-blade. Each resistor has one of fifteen possible values. Sometimes the resistors are referred to as a "pellet" or "chip". These keys require only a reader to determine the resistor value. They do not require a cloning or programming tool.
