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Happy Customers: Why Garages And Vehicle Dealerships Should Sell Spare Car Keys
In the garage services sector, customer satisfaction is the key to business success and profitability. While the focus often revolves around providing efficient repairs and maintenance, spare car keys are often overlooked as a valuable source of income and a vital service for increasing footfall to the forecourt.
VIEWElectric Car Keys Replacements: Why You Need To Start Stocking Them
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market is rapidly growing, accounting for approximately 17 per cent of all cars sold in the UK in 2022, a figure which is forecast to rise to 80 per cent by the end of the decade as the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles draws nearer. While…
VIEWTDB1000: The Benefits Of A Business Owning A Car Key Programming Tool
In a competitive business landscape, doing things differently can help garages and vehicle dealerships to stand out from the crowd. While many offer broadly the same services for motorists, from essential repairs to annual servicing and MOT tests, car key programming is often left to specialist auto locksmiths, in part because the equipment is perceived…
VIEWHow EV Cars Will Change Car Key Programming In The Future
The advent of electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years has been welcomed by campaigners for their reduced carbon footprint and potential to minimise transport’s negative impact on the environment. However, it is less well-known that EV technology, combined with more efficient and accurate connectivity, is also reshaping the landscape of car key programming.
VIEWTroubleshooting Vehicle Immobiliser Issues: A Guide To Using the TDB003 Proximity System Tester
When a vehicle refuses to start, especially if the cause is an immobiliser-related issue, it can be a frustrating situation for both the motorist and the technician who is entrusted to solve the problem. Immobiliser systems are intricate and often integrated with a vehicle’s electronics, using a combination of technologies such as radio frequency identification…
VIEWAndroid Users Now Have Access To BMW’s Digital Key Plus
In a significant development for BMW drivers and users of Android smartphones, BMW has expanded the compatibility of its revolutionary Digital Key Plus feature. Previously limited to iPhone and Apple Watch integration, BMW’s Digital Key Plus is now accessible to all customers via their Android devices, a game-changing technology that replaces the traditional vehicle key…
VIEWHow Covid Transformed Car Key Delivery With Auto Manufacturer Geely
The Covid-19 pandemic caused unprecedented change across many industries worldwide, with the automotive sector being no exception. For many businesses, managing the health and wellbeing of customers and staff proved to be a challenge, particularly when trying to ensure that sales volumes were not adversely impacted.
VIEWHow To Make A Keyless Car Theft-Proof
Keyless entry systems are an increasingly common feature of modern vehicles, offering car owners enhanced levels of convenience and reducing the likelihood and cost of being locked out. However, according to a leading automotive magazine and website, it can be 90 per cent faster for a thief to steal a keyless car than a model…
VIEWThe Evolution Of The Car Key
Car keys have changed considerably over the years, from primitive metal blades that can be easily recut, to complex transponder keys that can only be reproduced with a specialist car key programmer. In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating history of car keys, from the earliest variants to the modern day.
VIEWWhy Repairing And Replacing Transponder Keys Is Vital For Your Garage
Like many sectors of industry, vehicle servicing and maintenance are highly competitive, with a vast number of franchised dealerships and independent garages from which to choose.
VIEWThe Pros And Cons Of Remote Diagnostic Tools
Due to advances in communications technology, remote diagnostic tools have revolutionised the way that technical issues are diagnosed, addressed, and resolved.
VIEWIs Cybersecurity The Next Big Challenge For The Auto Industry?
Cybersecurity should be an area of prime concern for all businesses as the world becomes increasingly interconnected, and the automotive industry is no exception.
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