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Here you can possibly find an answer to a question you might have regarding losing your keys or possibly looking to find

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LOSING KEYS

  1. What do I do if I lost the keys to my car or motorcycle or anything else that may require a key? If you lost the keys completely and have no spare, you will need to call Josh's Lock and Key at 505-896-8194 to have a new key cut and programmed (if required). Josh's Lock and Key has state of the art equipment that is up to specific standards to make every key fit to every manufactures locks to the manufacturers specifications. We have specialized equipment to cut keys and program accurately without any damage to your locks.
  2. I'm stranded and lost the keys to my car what do I do? You can call a towing company to tow your vehicle to the nearest dealership, provide proof of ownership and pay towing and dealership costs to make your key and possibly program it(usually extra fee). Or you can call Josh's lock and key at 505-896-8194 to come ONSITE and originate the key for you all in one shot. Less time, less money, less hassle.
  3. What is usually the cheapest way out of my own pocket to have a key cut and programmed? Usually a reputable, local automotive locksmith can beat most dealership prices. Not only that, they will more than likely come to your car and get you running in no time to avoid expensive towing fees!
  4. How are you capable of making a key for a car or truck? We can originate keys for MOST cars and some motorcycles on the road and we use sophisticated equipment that decifers the lock without damaging your property and we use an industry standard code key machine that can cut keys to practically every manfactures locks to specifications. We can do FORD, Chrysler, Jeep, Eagle, Chevy, GM, Honda, just to name a few.
  5. If you were to originate a key for a car or motorcycle how long does the process take? Depends on the type of vehicle. It could take from 10 mins to up to 2 hrs. Depends on the particular year, make and model. Like for istance if it needs programming it may take an extra 30-40 mins to program a key once it has been cut. Please call 505-896-8194 for any questions..

Josh's Lock and Key is an affordable Auto, home, business locksmith servicing Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Placitas, Bernalillo and surrounding areas. Specializing in Automobile key making, re-keying, car door unlocking, high security keys and transponder chip keys, Ignition repair. .

Josh's Lock and key goes mobile! We come to you! Locksmith serving Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, North Valley, South valley, Ventana Ranch, Paradise Hills, Heights, Nob Hill, UNM, Kirtland AFB, Bernalillo, Algodones, Zia Pueblo, Santa Ana Pueblo.

LOST KEYS? Call me

505-896-8194


Acura, Audi, BMW, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Geo, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Lexus, Smart keys, Nissan, Proximity remote keys, Scion, Volkswagon, Buick, Chrysler, Cadillac, Dodge, Eagle, Hummer, Ford, GM, GMC, Chevy, Jeep, Lincoln, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Saturn, motorcycle keys, Yamaha, Suzuki, Harley Davison.

     

PROGRAMMING (Transponder Keys)

  1. What is a transponder (chip) key? In a nutshell its a key with a plastic or remote head that has a RFID chip in it that sends a signalto your vehicles ECU or Engine Control Unit. If the ECU recognizes the chip in the key it will give the car the OK to start.
  2. How does the Engine Control Unit know if it recognizes the key? When the key has b een programmed into the vehicle.

 

 

  • AUTOMOTIVE KEY ORIGINATION
  • TRANSPONDER CHIP KEYS
  • IGNITIONS REPAIRED OR REPLACED
  • HOME, BUSINESS, AND AUTOMOTIVE RE-KEYING
  • DEADBOLT INSTALL
  • LOCK PICKING
  • CAR DOOR UNLOCKING
  • LOCKOUTS
  • EVICTIONS

Do you think someone has an extra key to your home or business? Are you locked out of your car, home or office? Need a key made for your vehicle? I can help!

Josh' Lock and Key is a locally owned and honest locksmithing company servicing the Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Placitas, Bernalillo and surrounding areas. Our number one priority is to satisfy our customers with a fast response time and excellent craftsmanship. Don't hesitate to call us if you are locked out of your car, home, or business, if you need your locks changed or installed and keys made for your vehicle when all keys are lost.. Call us at 505-896-8194

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