The Key Experts

Today, we helped a customer with a 2026 Toyota Corolla. They drove all the way from Jacksonville to meet me in Waldo at the flea market. We provided and programmed a new OEM key for the vehicle, since no one else had it in stock locally.

“Honda lock sets, in particular, tend to wear down as the key gets older, since it’s a high-security key. We often see issues where the customer’s only working key will work in the ignition but not the door, or vice versa—or sometimes not at all. If you’re having trouble with your door locks or ignition, just give us a call. We can help—whether it’s a rebuild, a repair, or a full replacement.”

Today, we worked on a 2014 Mercedes C250 with an ESL failure. The customer’s ignition wouldn’t turn on; it kept saying to remove the key. We programmed and installed the emulator, which gave us power to the vehicle and allowed it to turn on. After that, though, the ESL was still engaged, so we dropped the steering lock column, removed the ESL, taped up the emulator, and everything was working perfectly. We also made a spare key for them.

Today, we’re at the Orthopedic Institute replacing and installing a new push paddle from Adams Rite. The old hardware failed because the paddle was too tight, causing it to fall apart inside and stay open at all times. Now, with the new setup, it’ll work properly and securely.