Supported Vehicle Makes
The brands we support, with enough context to tell whether the issue is the key, the fob, the cut, or the programming.
This hub is intentionally selective. It covers the domestic and import brands that fit the site's real automotive locksmith work instead of pretending every badge on the road is supported. That matters because key systems are not interchangeable. A Ford PATS issue, a Nissan Intelligent Key complaint, and a Hyundai shell failure can sound similar from the driver's seat while requiring different parts, different checks, and a different on-site plan.
That is also why the quote tool works better when it starts with the actual vehicle instead of a generic service guess. Some brands lean heavily on flip keys and high-security cuts. Others rely more on smart fobs, proximity behavior, and emergency inserts hidden inside the shell. The pages below are meant to help owners narrow the real system before they spend time chasing the wrong fix.
Domestic brands
Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Ram, Dodge, Jeep, Cadillac, and Buick account for a lot of Charleston work because they show up in family SUVs, work trucks, fleet vehicles, and everyday commuter cars. These are the makes where high-security cut wear, flip-key hinge failures, truck-use abuse, and proximity fob complaints often overlap.
Import brands
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda, and Mitsubishi create a different service mix. Smart-key generations, emergency insert blades, shell wear, and part-compatibility mistakes show up more often here, especially when the owner has already tried a battery swap or bought a replacement online first.
What tends to differ from one make to the next
How the hardware fails
Some makes show worn high-security cuts and sloppy flip-key hinges. Others show shell splits, dead button pads, and proximity complaints long before the owner loses the last key completely.
How the electronics fail
A battery complaint, an intermittent remote, and an immobilizer mismatch can all feel like the same failure from the driver’s seat. Brand context helps narrow whether the likely problem is power, hardware, or registration.
Which service usually follows
A brand page should make one thing clearer: whether you are likely heading toward replacement, programming, a spare key, or a fob-only repair path. That is what makes research useful instead of turning it into a keyword exercise.
Core services tied to supported makes
Start with the brand if you need to understand the system. Then move into the service page that matches the actual problem. That keeps the research practical instead of forcing you to guess whether you need a new key, a backup, a fob, or programming.
Need to sort out the vehicle first and the service second?
Use the quote flow to enter the year, make, and model, then narrow the actual issue before you call. That usually leads to a cleaner quote and a more useful conversation.