Where Can I Get a Remote Car Key Made?
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Car dealerships (4S stores) can make remote car keys. Here are the specific functions of a car remote key: Closing Windows After Turning Off the Engine: Hold down the lock button on the remote key to close the car windows. Some regular family cars may also have this feature. Finding Your Car in a Parking Lot: Some car keys have a dedicated car-finding button. For certain vehicles, pressing the lock button twice will make the car honk to indicate its location, making it easier to find your car in crowded parking areas. Automatically Opening the Trunk: Many car models have a trunk-opening button on the remote key. Holding down the trunk unlock button will automatically open the trunk. Keyless Entry: You need to carry the car key with you. When the key is near the car, it will automatically match with the car's decoder. Pressing the unlock button on the car door handle will unlock the car.
My old Audi's remote key stopped working after getting wet, so I had it replaced at the dealership. They required me to drive the car there for data synchronization, and the new key perfectly matched the original car's anti-theft system. However, the cost was indeed high, totaling nearly two thousand yuan including labor. Later, I learned that for some high-end models, the key replacement requires an authorization code from Germany, and the entire process takes about three days. It's advisable to call ahead to check parts availability and pricing, as key blanks for certain rare models may need to be pre-ordered. The biggest advantage of going to the dealership is that the key comes with the original factory warranty, and the anti-theft functionality remains unaffected.
Last month, my neighbor got a remote car key matched through a Taobao shop for just over 300 yuan. The process was quite simple: take a photo of the VIN and send it to the seller, then follow the steps to match the key after receiving the device while sitting in the car. This method suits those with basic DIY skills. A special reminder: choose shops with over 10,000 sales and confirm they support your car's model and year. I noticed the unlock range of his matched key is slightly shorter than the original, but starting the car works perfectly. Now some platforms even offer device rentals for self-matching, which is more cost-effective as you can return it after use.
