Have you ever lost or damaged your key fob? Then you know that it can be a costly affair to have it replaced.

Car traders are currently asking hundreds of dollars just for getting a new key. In addition, getting the new one programmed in order to match your vehicle can be more frustrating and cost you around 50 to 100 dollars.

Considering the inconvenience that many car owners face after losing their key fob, companies have come up with a more handy solution. The universal car remote is budget-friendly and available at around 50 dollars. The best thing is that car owners can program it themselves.

 WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT UNIVERSAL CAR REMOTES?

As the name indicates, the universal car remote can be conveniently used by any car, just like the universal television remote that works with every model of television.

The universal car remote works in a similar manner as your car’s original factory remote and performs tasks such as opening the trunk and locking and unlocking the doors. It is adapted for every type of car model including domestic or imported ones and has the abilities of 216 remotes added into one.

The universal car remote is best suited for car models that were introduced from 1997 to 2014. They are designed to blend with the appearance, feel and function of the original tools fob. It comes with a simple setup and can be used for millions of cars. What’s more, they are waterproof and available with a one year or three-year warranty.

With the introduction of this device, it has become extremely convenient to offer remote replacements to car owners.  They also include a battery and programming manual that differs from model to model but usually requires pushing fob switches in a specific order.

According to the company who has introduced universal car remotes, they carry fobs for thousands of models; however, if your vehicle has a key with a lock or a keyless ignition, this remote is not for you. Nevertheless, the company is working to make this remote available to all types of car locks.

If you are looking to buy a universal car remote, you can get them online and at select offline stores.

PROGRAMMING YOUR UNIVERSAL CAR REMOTE

You can program your car remote all by yourself and it hardly takes more than ten minutes to get it done. Such devices are useful as they let you control the various portions of your car such as the locks of your doors and your trunk.

You might find it complicated to program a car remote but it is very simple. When you follow the right instructions, you don’t have to worry about programming your car remote as it takes just a few minutes and you are done. Here are the simple steps that you need to follow:

  • Be seated in your vehicle and close all the trunk and doors properly. Switch the ignition key to the ‘On’ position by moving it till the dash light is switched ON. Now, in 5 seconds, quickly push the ‘Lock’ button for a brief moment – about 1 sec– and then let it go
  • Switch the key on the ‘OFF’ position and wait for the lights of the dashboard to switch off.  You need to replicate these steps for about 4 times. It is very important that you do every step in five seconds.
  • After you have turned the key for the fourth time, you will listen to a clunking noise in the locks, which indicates that it is in a programming mode. Don’t remove the key at this moment.
  • Now, you need to push the ‘LOCK’ button within 5 seconds and push the switch for 1 sec prior to letting it go.
  • Once you are done with that, switch off the ignition pull out the key safely. Get out of your vehicle and lock the doors. Your car remote must function for doors and your trunk as well.

WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS OF A UNIVERSAL CAR REMOTE?

Here is a list of the important information you must know about the amazing Universal Car Remote:

  • It is available with a three-year warranty.
  • It has an inbuilt PCB trace antenna that offers the best range.
  • It is well-suited with all regular tools and equipment.
  • You can use it to program at least four keys per vehicle.
  • It is resistant to harsh weather conditions.
  • It has a great battery because of the ultra-low power microprocessor and transmitter.

GET HELP FROM EXPERT AUTO LOCKSMITHS

There are several auto locksmiths available nowadays that stock a good variety of car remotes for both domestic and imported vehicles. They carry remote head keys, car remotes, and key fobs. In addition, the auto locksmiths have the correct and necessary tools to carry out the key fob programming job right there on the spot.

When you want to purchase a simple and budget-friendly car remote for your vehicle, you can get in touch with licensed and certified auto locksmiths. They can cut, program, reprogram and offer you replacement keys for transponder keys as well as remote fobs for the majority of car models out there. Moreover, they can repair and provide you with a replacement set if your key is damaged.

Call Locksmithspros today for more expert locksmith advice or for help with any lock related issue be it car, residential or commercial.