Car keys have made a long way and from a simple metal key they have developed into a smart gadget that offer upgraded security and convenience.
Here are 5 common types of car keys:
Metal Car Key
The most basic car key made out of metal to fit into the ignition to start the car. It has no electronic components just pure mechanic. Very easy to duplicate and unfortunately to manipulate.
Transponder Car Key
This key has a small chip inside its plastic head to communicate with the car computer system. This technology protects car from being stolen since the nineties.
Switchblade Car Key
This key has a foldable metal blade that flips out from its case with the press of a button. This flip out movement remind of a switchblade and there for its name. It equipped with a micro chip like transponder key and has the same security features.
Keyless Entry Fob
This key fob allow car owners open their cars with the press of a button. With the help of a radio transmitter installed inside of them they can lock, unlock, open the trunk and even start the car from a short range distance.
This key fob offer better security level and they are more expensive and very difficult to duplicate.
Valet Car Key
This key provide access only to the car door locks and ignition system. It can’t open the car’s trunk or glove compartment, that way your belongings stay safe when your car is with a valet.
Laser Cut Key
This key is special because of the pattern that is cut into the both sides of its blade. This key has a transponder chip too and with all of those features it is the most secure car key available.