--- title: Preparation is Key | Hy-Ko description: 20 million keys are lost each year. Having a spare key saves you from being stranded. Save time and money with a ChipKey® Car Key. image: https://www.hy-ko.com/hubfs/images/Preparation%20is%20Key/AdobeStock_179590458-1.jpeg --- ![chipkey-logo-glow-45](https://www.hy-ko.com/hubfs/images/Preparation%20is%20Key/chipkey-logo-glow-45-2.png) ### Be Prepared # Buy a ChipKey® Car Key, *Before* You Need It [**Find Your Auto Key**](https://www.hy-ko.com/chip-key/find-your-auto-key) ![be-prepared-chipkey-hero](https://www.hy-ko.com/hubfs/images/Preparation%20is%20Key/be-prepared-chipkey-hero-glow-45.png) ## 20 Million Keys are Lost Each Year Don’t let it happen to you! A lost car key will always come at an inappropriate time, and will end up costing more than duplicating the original. When will you need a spare key? Buy a ChipKey® car key before you need a key. ![iStock-874841466](https://www.hy-ko.com/hubfs/images/Preparation%20is%20Key/iStock-874841466.jpg) ## ChipKey® Car Keys are Priced Right Buying a spare key doesn’t always mean a trip to the dealership and paying hundreds of dollars. ChipKey® car keys can be a lower priced alternative to getting a new key at an auto dealership, saving you time and money. ![iStock-474729923](https://www.hy-ko.com/hubfs/images/Preparation%20is%20Key/iStock-474729923.jpg) ## Cut & Programmed with Cutting Edge Technology ChipKey® car keys have transponder “chips” in the head that communicate with the vehicle. High tech equipment is required to duplicate these keys and for the chips to properly function with the vehicle. Certified key technicians can cut and program your ChipKey® car key at a fraction of the cost. [Find a store near you](https://www.hy-ko.com/chip-key/store-locator). ![Key Cut](https://www.hy-ko.com/hubfs/images/Preparation%20is%20Key/Key%20Cut.jpg) ## Know Your Keys ![mechanical](https://www.hy-ko.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/mechanical.jpg?width=300&name=mechanical.jpg) **Mechanical** Cut in store ![Transponder](https://www.hy-ko.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Transponder.jpg?width=300&name=Transponder.jpg) **Transponder*** Cut and copied in store *Starting with vehicles after 1995 ![Intagrated Head](https://www.hy-ko.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Intagrated%20Head.jpg?width=300&name=Intagrated%20Head.jpg) **Integrated Head** Cut in store, programmed in store or at the vehicle ![Flip Key](https://www.hy-ko.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Flip%20Key.jpg?width=300&name=Flip%20Key.jpg) **Flip Key** Cut in store, programmed at the vehicle ![fobik-key](https://www.hy-ko.com/hubfs/images/Preparation%20is%20Key/fobik-key.png) **Fobik** Cut in store, programmed at the vehicle ![Proximity Key](https://www.hy-ko.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Proximity%20Key.jpg?width=300&name=Proximity%20Key.jpg) **Proximity** Cut in store, programmed at the vehicle [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/313703/d867ada7-7692-49d2-9ded-7bbd5dbba0f1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/313703/d867ada7-7692-49d2-9ded-7bbd5dbba0f1) ![Chipkey Logo](https://www.hy-ko.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Chipkey%20Logo.png?width=461&name=Chipkey%20Logo.png) [![Midwest Logo-07](https://www.hy-ko.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Midwest%20Logo-07.png?width=1296&height=246&name=Midwest%20Logo-07.png "Midwest Logo-07")](https://www.fastenerconnection.com/) Hy-Ko Brands 60 Meadow Lane Northfield, OH 44067-1415 Toll-Free: 1.800.292.0550 #### About #### Products #### Resources - [Terms of Use](https://www.hy-ko.com/terms) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.hy-ko.com/privacy-policy) - [Disclaimer](https://www.hy-ko.com/site-map)