Bought used or not sure if any spares exist? Rekeying changes the locks to accept a brand new key only, making any old duplicates useless, and without any replacements.
Rekeying might just be the most underestimated locksmith task. Instead of swapping the lock itself, a locksmith adjusts the internal mechanism in a way that it would recognize a new key but reject old keys. If you've recently bought a used car, it is the easiest way to make sure nobody else can access it.
You bought a used car. You don't know what number of duplicate keys may exist so rekeying locks will ensure there's none available anymore. In our blog, you can read more about reasons to rekey a used car.
The key got lost or stolen. Rekeying locks allows retiring the lost or stolen key so it won't work anymore on your car locks.
You want all locks to be opened with one key only. It is possible to program doors, ignition, and trunk locks to recognize one and the same key.
With the installation of a new ignition cylinder, it is possible that it may need to be rekeyed to work with your old key..
The process of installing a new lock requires new materials which results in additional costs, in contrast, lock rekeying involves using the existing lock and making changes within that existing lock, and is therefore more efficient and cost effective, while offering equal peace of mind..
Used car? Rekeying the locks is definitely among the top tasks to consider, together with getting another key to ensure you'll always have a spare key.
We confirm the car ownership or that you have authorization to rekey it.
We disassemble and adjust the lock internals to a new key combination.
We make new keys corresponding to the rekeyed locks.
We test the doors, ignition lock, and trunk lock after completion.
Read about all of our mobile services: replacement car key, ignition replacement and repair, remote programming, etc. Whenever you're located within Chicago and its suburbs, we'll come to your location and help with your car, you can check out all of our services at Dependable Car Locksmiths home page.
