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Welcome to the Idaho Locksmith Company Resources Page — your home for expert tips, how-tos, safety advice, key fob education, and local locksmith information designed to help you protect your home, vehicle, and peace of mind.
Whether you're dealing with a dead key fob, planning to rekey your home, or just want to avoid common lock issues, this page gives you the information you need.
A weak key fob battery can cause:
Reduced range
Intermittent locking/unlocking
Car not detecting the key
Most key fobs use a CR2032 battery. Replacing it once a year can prevent getting stranded.
Need help programming a new fob? We can do it on-site anywhere in the Treasure Valley.
Rekeying is recommended when:
Moving into a new house
Tenants move out
You’ve lost a key
After a break-in
Contractors temporarily had access
Rekeying is faster and cheaper than replacing locks and restores complete control over who has access.
Stay calm — and avoid damaging your vehicle.
Professional locksmiths can unlock your car without harming paint, weather-stripping, or airbags.
We help customers locked out in:
Boise, Meridian, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Star, Middleton.
Dealers charge more because they:
Add programming + cutting fees
Charge for towing
Mark up OEM fobs
We cut and program keys for most makes/models — including BMW, Audi, Mercedes, VW, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Honda, and more — without towing
Use a graphite-based lubricant (not WD-40). This prevents sticking and key breakage.
Extra weight wears out ignition tumblers over time.
If your key fob still fails after a new battery, the internal contacts may be dirty.
A misaligned door puts pressure on the latch and can cause premature lock failure — especially in Idaho’s changing seasons.
Transponder keys
Smart keys
Push-to-start remotes
Laser-cut keys
Keyless entry fobs
Remote head keys
Signs Your Car Key Needs To Be Replaced
Your car doesn’t always start
Buttons work intermittently
Lock/unlock range is decreasing
You only have ONE working key
Always have at least two keys — it saves hundreds in emergency replacement costs.
We're happy to help!
Call or text: 208-900-8773
Or visit our contact page to request a quote.
Idaho Locksmith Company proudly serves: Boise • Meridian • Kuna • Nampa • Caldwell • Star • Middleton • Eagle
We provide fast mobile service for automotive, residential, and commercial customers across the Treasure Valley.