2019 Audi A3
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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Why pay $400+ at the dealer when you can get the exact same OEM-spec key for a fraction of the cost? EZ Car Keyz delivers professional key replacement at prices that make sense.
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Audi A3: Dealer Markup vs Fair Pricing
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Audi uses what they call an immobilizer system. Every Audi key since the early 2000s has a tiny transponder chip embedded in the head. When you insert the key or bring the smart fob near the car, the immobilizer sends a challenge signal to the chip. If the chip responds with the correct encrypted code, the engine starts. If not, nothing. On older Audis this is a Megamos 48 chip. On newer models it is a more advanced encrypted system tied to the BCM2 module. Either way, that chip is why your key costs more than a hardware store copy.
A tax accountant at the dry cleaner in Escondido thought only the dealer could handle the "computer part" of his 2019 Audi A3 key. The dealer quoted $200 and he assumed that was his only path because Audi is a luxury brand with proprietary systems.
I brought my Smart Pro to his car. The Smart Pro is a dedicated key programming computer with solid coverage on older Audi IMMO3 and IMMO4 platforms. It walks through the immobilizer sequence, reads the stored security data, and registers new keys to the system. His Key, FCC ID , was a 3-button smart key. The technology inside is real. The dealer markup on that technology is not.
His spare was programmed and tested in about 30 minutes. Total was $95. Same chip, same programming, same result. The difference is $200 minus $95 still in his pocket.
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“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”
“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”
“Needed a spare car key made and chose EZ Car Keyz based on their reviews. The reviews were right. They gave me the best price, responded quickly to all my questions, came to my workplace, cut the keys on site, and finished fast.”
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