Broomfield, CO automotive locksmith now offers high-security keys

Sept. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Lockstar, a mobile locksmith company based out of Broomfield, CO and serving the Denver/Boulder area, is now able to cut and program high-security automotive keys. Also known as 'laser cut' and 'sidewinder' keys, high-security vehicle keys operate the mechanical portion of a lock through the use of side-milling instead of the traditional edge-cuts seen on older models. Examples of vehicles that utilize high-security keys include, among others, Acura, Honda, Lexus, and Subaru. Another type of high-security automotive key is the Tibbe key, historically used by Jaguar but now appearing in certain Ford models.

Once the mechanical portion of the key has been cut to operate the lock, most high-security keys also utilize a transponder chip imbedded in the head of the key that must be programmed to the vehicle's on-board computer using special diagnostic equipment. If the transponder is not properly programmed, the vehicle cannot be operated.

Lockstar chose to invest in the equipment necessary to produce these specialty keys in order to remain competitive in the Denver and Boulder areas' mobile locksmith markets and to provide their customers with a full range of mobile locksmith services. More information about Lockstar and their product and service offerings may be found at http://www.yourlockguy.com.

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Lockstar is a mobile commercial, residential and automotive locksmith company based out of Broomfield, CO and serving the entire Denver/Boulder area. All locksmith services are performed by a locksmith with a CRL (Certified Registered Locksmith) designation as awarded by the Associated Locksmiths of America.