I just bought a car and I want to be sure the previous owner cannot have access.

If you have purchased a used car and are unsure how many keys or remotes may still exist, it is worth checking the vehicle's key situation.

Depending on the make and model, a locksmith or automotive specialist may be able to check the vehicle's key programming and, where supported, remove or disable keys that should no longer have access to the vehicle.

The exact procedure varies between vehicles, so it is important to identify the make, model, and year before deciding what needs to be done.

But unfortunately, it doesn't stop there.

To make a car key, in most cases, there are two ways:

You program a new transponder directly to the car.

You clone an existing transponder.

What this means is that if you have two working keys and there are two written keys in the memory of the car, that doesn't necessarily mean there isn't a third key that can start the car.

A third key that is a clone of one of your existing keys could potentially start the car.

In this situation, we would have to delete your existing keys and program them again to make sure that there isn't a working key that is no longer in your possession.

Obviously, there is always an option to change the car locks or change the lock combinations as well, so that another key won't be able to turn the ignition on. However, in general, this is much more expensive because a car might have up to four locks.

So, it's better to contact us and tell us your exact model and year, how many keys you currently have, and what your concerns are. We can then give you all the necessary information and explain the available options.