Gaucho KeysWhat a smart key is
A smart key (or proximity key) is the kind you keep in your pocket — you walk up, the doors unlock, and you start the car with a push-button instead of turning a key. It communicates with the car wirelessly, which is why it has to be programmed to your exact vehicle. These are common on newer cars and on higher trims from 2000 and up.
What we do — on-site
- Spare smart key while you still have a working one.
- Replacement smart key when one is lost or has failed.
- Push-to-start fob programming set up to your car.
- All smart keys lost — a brand-new one generated where possible.
We program smart and proximity keys for most makes and models from 2000 and newer, right where you are.
What to bring
Before any work, we always check your vehicle registration and a matching photo ID — a standard part of how we operate, to confirm the vehicle is yours.
By quote — smart and proximity keys vary by vehicle, so we give you the exact number up front.
You pay only once the key works. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Interac e-Transfer or cash.
3-month warranty · No call-out fee — you pay only for the result.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a smart key or proximity key?
- A smart key (also called a proximity key) lets you unlock and start your car without taking the key out of your pocket — you keep it on you and press a Start button. It talks to the car wirelessly, so it has to be programmed to your specific vehicle.
- Can you replace or program a push-to-start fob on-site?
- Yes. We program spare and replacement smart keys and push-to-start fobs at your location for most makes and models from 2000 and newer. Tell us your year, make and model and we will confirm before we come out.
- My push-to-start fob battery died and the car will not start. Can you help?
- Often you can still start the car with a dead fob — most push-to-start vehicles have a backup, such as holding the fob against the start button. If the fob itself has failed, we can program a replacement on-site.
- How much is a smart key in Winnipeg?
- Smart and proximity keys vary by vehicle, so we give you the exact price up front before any work. You pay only once the key works, and there is no call-out fee.
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