There s a few ways more obvious ways to do it.
Can i make a copy of my broken car key.
I would generally only advise this if you have a high security key however it may be a good short term solution.
Sometimes we can duplicate a broken key or broken car key on a regular key machine.
You will need one for situations like when you break your car key or lose it.
The largest consideration is the cost of the replacement key blank.
To be on the safe side you can ask your locksmith to add safety features to your car key fob.
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Can you make a copy of a broken key.
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What are the options.
In the case of broken car keys the costs can compound with transponder chip programming.
Broken key cutting may not be an option for you.
And the key blank costs can vary if the lock uses a patented key profile or if the key in question is a broken car key.
Take your key with you to a hardware store and choose a blank replacement that matches the thickness of your original key.
Use a micrometer calipers or key depth gauge to measure the broken key s cuts and then cut to code a new key 2.
To make a copy of.
Option 1 cut a copy from a broken key.
The key can be lined up via the end of the key the tip and a new copy cut.
Usually this method is very successful.
Can you copy a broken key.
While you are at it be on the safe side and get a duplicate copy for your keys.
A good locksmith can make the tedious process of car key cutting look easy.
You can copy a broken key but you need a new key.
However when the key will not work or too difficult to duplicate on a regular key machine the key will have to be decoded and a key cut on the.