Did you know that car immobilisers in Geelong can play an important role in helping keep vehicles safe from thieves?
Buying a vehicle can hit your bank balance hard, so protecting that valuable asset is a no-brainer. Engine immobiliser technology adds a sophisticated blanket of security to many vehicles including Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Volkswagen across the region. These electronic security devices can be fitted to cars, motorbikes and even trucks.
But they’re not newcomers to the automotive industry. Since 2001, they’ve been a requirement for new cars across the country. That means there’s a lot of car immobilisers on Geelong roads every day, doing their bit to keep car thieves away.
So how does immobiliser technology work? Well, it works hand in hand with your trusty vehicle fob or key, which contains a transponder chip that’s specifically coded for your car. In order to get the engine to start successfully, the transponder key needs to ‘answer’ a signal sent from the vehicle’s computer system. Without the correct match, the vehicle’s engine will stop in seconds.
And that’s great news in the fight against theft. While car immobilisers in Geelong put a stop to hotwiring, it also shows the importance of keeping transponder keys secure.
Transponder key professionals
But if something does happen to your transponder keys, don’t despair. The experienced team at Stan Wootton Locksmiths supply new keys for a large selection of modern cars. Due to our impressive aftermarket key range we can perform key cutting and programming much more cheaply than Original Equipment Manufacturer keys. This means customers get transponder keys that work well, without the big price tag.
If you lose your keys, our team can use either diagnostic and eeprom procedures to program replacement keys and remotes. We can also create spare keys as a handy back up. It’s a much more cost-effective approach than replacing your engine immobiliser.
When it comes vehicle security, transponder keys and car immobilisers in Geelong form a great partnership. If you would like more information about our automotive locksmith services, contact Stan Wootton Locksmiths today on (03) 5221 8988.
