Replacing car keys and fobs can often lead to expensive dealership visits or the complexity of purchasing professional programming equipment. However, a convenient alternative exists: Key Fob Programming Tool Rental services. My recent experience with Tom’s Key programmer proved to be a straightforward and cost-effective solution for programming new key fobs and keys for my vehicle.
The Tom’s Key programmer arrived promptly in the mail, complete with a prepaid return shipping label and a generous 30-day return window. The process of programming both the fobs and keys was surprisingly simple. The device easily guided me through erasing existing programs and adding my new ones. I encountered a minor issue initially when programming the new keys; the process seemed to stall. After a bit of troubleshooting, I realized that keeping other keys away from the ignition switch made all the difference. On the first attempt, programming two uncut keys failed, but on the second try, each key programmed successfully in about 40 seconds.
With the programming complete, the next step was getting the new keys cut. This proved to be more of an adventure than anticipated. My first stop at Lowe’s revealed they were out of type G keys. After purchasing keys online, a return trip to Lowe’s was met with further frustration – one key cutting machine was broken, and the other couldn’t read the chip in my existing key. Home Depot was equally unhelpful, with staff stating they couldn’t cut keys not purchased from their store. Even a second attempt at Lowe’s yielded the same negative result.
Finally, remembering a local old-time hardware store, I thought I had found my solution. Unfortunately, they also declined to cut the keys but kindly directed me to a nearby locksmith. This locksmith, open only during limited weekday hours, required waiting through the weekend. However, the wait was worth it. A quick five-minute visit and $10 later, I had two perfectly cut keys ready for my “new” Tundra.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Tom’s Key (https://tomskey.com) for anyone seeking a hassle-free and risk-free method for key fob programming. While I acknowledge the advanced customization options available with tools like Techstream, for simple key and fob programming, renting a tool like this is ideal. It eliminates the need for expensive equipment purchases or navigating potentially complicated (and possibly pirated) software. Overall, I am completely satisfied with the outcome and the convenience of using a key fob programming tool rental service.
