Car Key Copies Cost keep going up - What real locksmiths do to fight this cost in Nashville, TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - July 22, 2013 - PRLog -- The great news for the modern vehicle owner is the convenience of starting the car remotely, unlocking the car, or opening the trunk before you get back to the car with groceries. The terrible news is the price of this luxury when it comes to repairing, replacing, or copying a transponder key.

Transponder keys require quality metal cutting to match the ignition components as well as door locks, trunk, and glove box. Compared to residential locks, automotive keys are more complicated due to the ability to lock out certain abilities for example limiting a valet’s abilities. The electronic component involves implementing and setting radio frequencies and programming expertise. These require special tools and expertise in electronics.

Traditionally, transponder keys have only been offered directly by vehicle dealerships. When the need came, a vehicle owner had the option of getting a working copy of the key which can still manually unlock the vehicle and work in the ignition, but does not have all the benefits of the transponder key. Or by paying the higher cost of getting the full transponder key which has all of the electronic benefits your previous transponder key offered. The cost difference can be huge and the typical family budget does not plan for vehicle transponder key replacement for as much or more than $200.

Hosse and Hosse, a Nashville Locksmith firm (http://www.hosseandhosse.com), now offers the ability to replace automotive transponder keys. When announcing this service, owner Eric Roberts said ‘We service the lock and key industry, as the needs of our clients change, so do we. Hosse and Hosse has been serving Nashville since 1865 - we are constantly growing with our clients needs. If you need something opened, something secured, we are the experts.”