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How do smart keys work? Learn about the benefits of a smart key for your car and whether or not they’re secure. Contact Discount Lock and Key for smart key replacement!

What’s the difference between a regular car key and a smart key, and what makes a smart key…well, smarter? Here are a few perks.

Car theft might not seem that common, but one motor vehicle theft was reported every 40.9 seconds in the United States in 2017, and that number is on the rise. Luckily, there are several security measures you can take to deter car thieves and keep someone from stealing your car.

For all of their conveniences and safety features, we love that smart keys are becoming more popular than standard key fobs or plain old keys.

So, you’re locked out. It happens more often than you’d think, and it happens to the best of us. If you’re locked out without a spare key and can’t open the door, what can you do?

Keep your business, employees, and property safe by knowing when to change your locks. From turnovers to modernizing, here are the reasons you should consider updating.

When you are unfortunate enough to find yourself locked out of your car, you’ll likely have to make a service call or two before you can get your day back on track. You could call a dealership, or you could call a locksmith. Both options have similar results but comparatively speaking, the experiences aren’t quite the same.