Vehicles we can’t currently service.

A note if you find someone who says they can service these vehicles

It’s worth asking how before you say yes. On most of the vehicles listed above, legitimate key programming requires the manufacturer’s proprietary dealer software — not because of an arbitrary restriction, but because those systems are built that way for security reasons.

Some locksmiths use third-party “clone” tools that bypass the immobilizer rather than properly pairing with it. This can work in the short term, but it carries real risks:

• It may void your warranty. Unauthorized immobilizer modification is grounds for denial of warranty coverage on affected systems at most manufacturers.
• It may trigger fault codes that require a dealer reset — sometimes an expensive one.
• It may affect your insurance. Some policies require OEM-compatible repairs; a cloned key that bypasses the immobilizer may not qualify.
• The key may work today and fail later — clone compatibility isn’t guaranteed across software updates.

We’re not saying everyone who offers these services is cutting corners. But it’s worth asking the question and getting a straight answer about what method they’re using. If they can’t explain it clearly, that’s useful information.

For these vehicles, your dealer or a factory-authorized service center is the right call. It costs more, but it’s the method that protects your warranty, your car’s systems, and your insurance coverage.