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Car Lock Rekey in Seattle

Not sure who has access? You need rekeying to change the key for your current locks, without changing the locks themselves.

Rekeying is one of the most economical ways for a car driver to enhance his security. Instead of changing locks, a locksmith adjusts existing lock to a totally different key; thus, all old keys will not work anymore.

How rekeying works

Inside every lock there is a set of tiny pins or wafers, arranged in a certain order and corresponding to one particular key only. In case of rekeying, these pins or wafers are changed according to new key pattern, so this key alone starts working while all others stop functioning. All lock parts stay where they are; only a lock's key chang.

Why rekeying is actually needed

  • If you've bought used car and cannot be sure in number of extra copies of keys.
  • If a key got lost or stolen and you want to make sure none will ever use this lost key.
  • If you want to break the agreement regarding access to a car you used to share it with – for instance, if you have sold this car, ended relationship with your roommate or dismissed a worker who previously used a car.
  • If you need to have only one key after you replaced mismatched locks and now carry two sets.

Rekey or replace? If you've bought a used car and really don't know how many keys earlier owners still have out there. Yor car key got lost or stolen and you want certainty that the missing copy wont open the car.
Ending of a relationship, which can be your previous car, your ex-roommate, or a previous employee who used the company's car.
You'd like one key again, one key again after lock replacements gave you more.
Bought used car and are unsure about other copies of keys? With the help of rekeying, you eliminate this insecurity and become the only one having valid copies of a key. Small effort that provides you with enhanced security and peace of mind by limiting access to your car.

Our rekeying process

  1. Review all doors locks, ignition lock and locks of the trunk or the glove box, that should be rekeyed.
  2. Adjust lock mechanisms to a new key pattern.
  3. Make new keys.
  4. Test all rekeyed locks to assure yourself that new keys alone start the engine.

More mobile services offered

Explore other mobile services offered by Advanced Car Locksmith: car key replacement and cutting, car lockout and unlocking, and key fob and transponder programming. We serve anywhere in Seattle and neighboring area and bring equipment directly to your car. Learn more about us on Advanced Car Locksmith home page.

Want your Seattle car's locks rekeyed?

Call (206) 929-6882