By Greg Jessop, Pop-A-Lock The transponder key contains an electronic micro-chip built into the head of the key, which is why some people call them chip keys. Transponder is short for transmitter and responder. Today’s automotive transponder system consists of: The electronic chip key The antenna ring (induction coil) around your ignition Your car’s computer...Read More
The Importance of Re-Keying Your Home or Business in Sarasota
By Greg Jessop, Pop-A-Lock Locksmith Sarasota First of all…what is a re-key? To re-key a lock means that we change the pin tumblers in your existing locks to match a new key so that your old key does not work anymore. Most customers commonly refer to this task as “changing the locks” however we are...Read More