The High Cost of Losing Your Keys
Key Technology Has Advanced and So Have Replacement Costs
Our car keys have an uncanny ability to get lost inside coat pockets or underneath couch cushions — or to disappear altogether. Prior to the 1990s, this wasn't a big deal. You could get a spare key at any hardware store or locksmith shop, not to mention at the car dealership, of course. But because it was easy to copy a key, it was also easy for a thief to steal your car. These days, advances in key technology have made vehicles more difficult to steal, but the price has been costlier key replacements.
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By diltp
on 04/01/11
9:31 AM PST
Compliments on the article, it's more accurate than most that I see on the net. Regarding Smart Keys only being available at the dealerships, that is not accurate. My locksmith company, and many others are able to supply and electonically pair the smart keys to late model vehicles. In most cases, it will be at a significantly lower price as well. Check your locksmith first!
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