Upgrading Your Company Vehicles with Car Key Programming

Discover How Car Key Coding Enhances Vehicle Management

Company vehicles play an essential role in the success of your business. As a fleet manager or, as is often the case in smaller companies, someone who’s taken on managing the company cars along with their other roles, a lot of responsibility rests in your hands. Maintenance, repair, keeping tabs on mileage, and managing the car keys all fall under your domain.

Today’s keys, however, offer more than a way to start the car. With the latest car key programming, you provide your staff with the added convenience of today’s technology, and you gain an extra set of keys. 

At Greeley Lock & Key, we can also save you time. Instead of coming out to our shop, we’ll drive to your business in Greeley, CO, and program your vehicle’s keys on the spot.

Here, we’ll explore the benefits of car key coding for your company cars.

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Car Key Technology

Car key technology has come a long way since metal keys were the norm and could be duplicated at any hardware store. Today’s innovations offer much better convenience and security with electronic keys that require specialized coding techniques.

Car key coding involves programming a key to communicate with the vehicle’s immobilizer system. This connection enables users to unlock their doors and start the engine.

To accomplish this requires specialized equipment and software capable of communicating with the car’s onboard computer and generating codes to program the key fob. Trained technicians play a critical role, possessing the expertise to diagnose any issues and ensure accurate programming.

Transponder vs. Remote Key Fob Programming

There are a few options in car key programming. Transponder keys possess a microchip that emits a code when inserted into the ignition. The immobilizer system verifies it’s the right code, allowing the engine to start. 

Remote key fob programming offers additional convenience, allowing users to remotely start the engine, open the trunk, and unlock and lock the doors. 

Enhanced Vehicle Management

One of the biggest challenges with company cars is keeping track of all the keys and getting those late-night calls when someone loses theirs somewhere between the parking lot and the hotel. That’s a lot of ground to cover.

Our trained experts at Greeley Lock & Key are here to support our customers 24/7. We pride ourselves on a rapid response and can often program additional keys onsite. Should an employee lose their key or have it stolen, programming a new key renders the old one useless. 

Integrating with Other Systems

Car key programming also integrates with other technologies, like GPS tracking. Its compatibility with push button start, keyless entry, and remote engine start enhances everyday functionality.

Working with Greeley Lock & Key

At Greeley Lock & Key, we’ve worked with businesses in Northern Colorado for almost 50 years. In addition to car key programming, we are a one-stop shop for state-of-the-art access control, security alarms, security cameras, doors, and frames. Stop by our showrooms in Greeley and Loveland and speak with one of our experts. We’re always happy to support our community and answer any questions you may have! To learn more about car key programming or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Greeley Lock & Key today.