Key and immobilizer diagnosis

Why the key will not program, why the car will not recognize it, and what it takes to fix.

From $129 — confirmed against your VIN

How it is done

  • We come to your bay or driveway.

  • We read the vehicle remotely and tell you what is wrong.

What's included

  • Finding out why the key will not program or the vehicle will not recognize it.

What it doesn't cover

  • Parts we did not supply, and any fault outside the item we worked on.
  • Mechanical repair, wiring repair, or diagnosis of an unrelated problem.
  • Towing, rental or lost time.

Have this ready

  • Photo ID and the registration or title in the same name — required for any key or security work, no exceptions.
  • Every key you already have, working or not.
  • The vehicle where we can reach it, with room to open the doors.
  • A charged battery — we bring a maintainer, but a flat battery has to be dealt with first.

How long

Usually under an hour.

What it works on

Coverage runs per model year and per part number, not per brand. We confirm on the tool against your VIN before quoting — and we say so plainly when the answer is no.

Questions we get

How do I know it will work on my vehicle?
Send the VIN. We check it against the tool and tell you yes or no before you commit to anything.
What does it cost?
The starting price is on this page. If your vehicle changes it, we tell you the number before any work begins — never after.
What if it does not work?
You are told before we start what happens if it cannot be completed, and it is in writing on your order.

Start a job

Tell us the vehicle and a ZIP code and we will confirm we can come to it.

Start a job