Remote Key Fobs for Cars & Dealer Keys in Florida

Did you know there are several different types of keys? Check these out:

• Transponder Keys

  A transponder shank is either a basic car key or a laser-cut key. The major difference between a basic car key and a transponder key is that the chip in the transponder key must be programmed before it can start the vehicle. All dealerships have the machines necessary to program the key. Some might program it for free, but others will charge up to an hour of labor. Most auto locksmiths should also have these machines.

• Laser-Cut Keys

  • You can tell a laser-cut key apart from a basic car key because the shank is slightly thicker and has fewer carved-out grooves. Laser-cut keys are often referred to as sidewinder keys due to the distinctive winding cut on the shank. The machines needed to cut these keys are significantly more expensive than a standard key-cutting machine and are not as likely to be found at every locksmith or hardware store.
  • Laser-cut keys also have built-in transponder chips, and they need to be programmed at the dealership or by a locksmith, preferably one who is a member of the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA).

• Switchblade Key

  • A keyless entry remote, also known as a “smart key,” isn’t a car key in the traditional sense. It is a key fob that is either inserted in the dash or, in newer vehicles, stays in your pocket or purse. The driver can then enter the vehicle and start the engine with the press of a button.
  • A keyless entry remote’s main form of security is its ability to use rolling security codes. The system randomizes the correct code and prevents thieves from hacking it through the use of a device called a code grabber. The vehicle’s computer recognizes the code emitted by the smart key and verifies it before starting the engine. Mercedes-Benz was one of the first automakers to use this technology and even coined the term “smart key.” Every vehicle in its lineup now uses a form of the smart key.

Keyless Remotes

At Affordable Lock & Security Solutions, we offer new and recycled keyless entry remotes, transponder keys, programming information, and keyless remote accessories for automobiles of every make and model.
We are the most reliable source for car key fobs, factory keyless entry remotes, car remote programming instructions and replacement smart keys for cars and trucks in the Greater Tampa Bay area. Atop our immense collection of OEM replacement remotes, we provide our customers with comprehensive programming instructions. If it is a replacement remote that you are looking for, call or stop by one of our 3 convenient locations today. Moreover, we offer all of our products and services at a fraction of the price you would pay for a replacement car remote from your local auto dealership. From Cars to trucks, imported to domestic, we have the replacement remote you are in search of.
We offer remotes for:

1. Acura
2. Buick
3. Chevrolet
4. Ford
5. Hyundai
6. Infiniti
7. Mazda
8. Nissan
9. Toyota
10. And many more