2008 Subaru Forester
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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Whether you lost your only key, it was stolen, or it just stopped working, we handle it. No existing key needed. Our technicians program new keys directly to your vehicle's computer.
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2008 Subaru Forester
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2008 Subaru Forester Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
There's a farmers market lot off the main strip in Lakeside, out in the Winter Gardens area. An organic produce vendor called me from that lot one evening. She had her 2008 Subaru Forester, one key to her name, and a lot of bad advice rattling around in her head.
She'd been told by a friend, by someone on a forum, and essentially by the dealer's own scheduling process that this was a dealer-only job. Order the key by VIN, make an appointment, come back later. The forum post was years old. The friend wasn't a locksmith. And the dealer's timeline meant her backup plan was gone for at least another week.
I met her at the market while she was still breaking down her display. Popped the OBD port, connected my equipment, and walked through the immobilizer enrollment. The transponder chip in the new key got registered to her car's security system right there in the dirt lot. Then I cut the blade to match the ignition and door locks, tested everything. The car started, no stall, no warning light sitting there staring at us.
She was back to having a working key before she'd finished loading her last crate. The dealer comparison came up, and she just shook her head. She'd been quoted an amount that made the whole thing feel like a bigger deal than it was. It wasn't. Same result, same parking lot she was already in, same day she called.
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“The dealership quoted me $600 for a new Honda key. EZ Car Keyz did it for $225, same day, cut and programmed at my house. Works perfectly. Everyone should know this is an option.”
“A+ service at an even better price. Tim was a lifesaver. I lost my original and only key for my Audi and he was willing to come to my location at 8pm the same day. He worked fast, communicated clearly, and made sure everything worked before leaving.”
“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”
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