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I would be interested to know if anyone handles keys in-house or if they use an outside vendor.
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Key Fobs - In-house or outside vendor?
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For used cars, we use Car Key Express, they are MUCH cheaper than finding an OEM replacement for most models.
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We also currently use Car Keys Express. We had someone reach out to us about doing them in-house, so I thought I'd ask.
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Why am I lost here?
"handles keys in-house" what exactly are you referring to?
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"handles keys in-house" what exactly are you referring to?
what do dealers do with leftover used key fobs?
Hey everyone, What do dealers do when they end up acquiring a box of used keys and remotes? This seems to be very common and my company is always looking to buy these items. Where do they go -- do they end up getting thrown away? -Tony
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Basically just where you can cut and program keys for the majority of manufacturer's at your dealership instead of having to use an outside source like Car Keys Express.
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dealerkeysolutions.com sells the keys, key cutter, and fobs.
We use the Gymkana 994 key machine. Does 98% of our keys and is easy to use and program fobs.
Lowered our expense by about $1700 a month from car key express.
The learning curve for the process change in parts was a challenge. 18 months in and I am glad we added it.
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Nice. Ironically, we use Car Keys Express and the company trying to sell me their service is Dealer Key Solutions. Ha.
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✨ AI Highlights
- Dealers discuss whether to cut and program vehicle keys in-house versus using outside vendors like Car Keys Express.
- Anthony G. provides a concrete case study of switching to Dealer Key Solutions' Gymkana 994 key machine, which reduced his dealership's monthly expenses by approximately $1,700 while handling 98% of key needs, though he notes the initial learning curve was challenging.
- The key insight is that in-house key programming can deliver significant cost savings for dealerships willing to invest in equipment and staff training.
Dealers discuss whether to cut and program vehicle keys in-house versus using outside vendors like Car Keys Express. Anthony G. provides a concrete case study of switching to Dealer Key Solutions' Gymkana 994 key machine, which reduced his dealership's monthly expenses by approximately $1,700 while handling 98% of key needs, though he notes the initial learning curve was challenging. The key insight is that in-house key programming can deliver significant cost savings for dealerships willing to invest in equipment and staff training.
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