If you are the owner of an Acura, Honda, Lexus, Toyota, or Saab vehicle manufactured between 1997 and 2009, it is important you ensure you have a spare key for your vehicle. If all keys are lost for any of the below listed vehicles, the dealer cost to replace keys runs between $1,500 and $2,000. The reason the cost is so high is due to the immobilizer systems which were used during manufacturing. The systems do not allow new keys to be added simply like newer vehicles. The
There are two types of keys utilized for cars. There is a mechanical key which is inserted into the ignition and turned, and there are proximity keys, also known as "smart keys". Smart keys must only be inside the vehicle for a button to be pushed in order to start the car. The cost of smart keys at the dealership is extremely high. Not only is the price high, but you are also required to make an appointment and drop off your car for an entire day or more. There is a much