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VW and Audi vehicles have a known issue where the ignition key can get stuck over time. After thousands of on-and-off cycles, the internal shaft that prevents the starter from double-starting wears out and block the key. It usually starts with the key needing a little force, then gets worse until it won’t turn at all sometimes leaving the car stuck on or off and requiring a tow to the dealership. This customer avoided all of that. I replaced the ignition lock right in their d

Newer Fords have a strong security system that requires OEM software for key programming and I can handle it. Dealership-level service at a lower cost. Two spare keys were programmed, emergency keys cut, and the customer even received an extra emergency key. The extra key was used to fine-tune the key-cutting machine before cutting the original blades.

Volvos are always a bit more involved, requiring direct data reading from the CEM module. The OEM key was programmed successfully, the emergency key cut, and the customer now has peace of mind knowing they won’t ever need a tow to the dealer in an all-keys-lost situation. They also received an extra spare key as a bonus, used to dial in the key cutting machine before cutting the original blade. All keys lost Volvo? I can handle it without dealership towing.

A customer recently bought a 2017 Volvo XC60, but it came with only one key. They wanted a spare for peace of mind, losing all keys can be very expensive The dealership quoted $900 plus the cost of a key fob for this job. I went to the car and cut an emergency key on-site, retrieved the immobilizer module data, and programmed a brand-new OEM key, all for less than the dealer quote. Keyless access and engine start work perfectly, and all remote buttons are fully functional. Th