Update to respond: I can’t believe they came back and blatantly call a customer a liar this is absolutely atrocious customer service at no point did they blame the cars immobilizer system while I was there. They told me “we are not mechanics” we do not know for certain what the issue is and have no way to tell. Hence why I wanted my money back. They ordered the key replacement “warranty” as a shot in the dark that the key itself was defective AT NO POINT WAS ANYTHING EVER MENTIONED ABOUT THE CAR HAVING ISSUES. Infact I have full scans from prior to when they touched the car and I have the scan 15 mins after I left showing that it failed to program. The only immobilizer fault present in the car is MISMATCHED KEY CODING because they FAILED to code the key. Oh that personal phone call he instantly attacked me for my review and basically screamed at me the majority of the call.
And yes the key I have for the car none of the buttons work and the smart function doesn’t work. Because like I said the buttons are missing and damaged so they can’t show that the cars the issue, the existing key was also missing the battery and I told them that as well. However it’s smart functions did not work because it is damaged.
Pretty much scammed me on a Toyota key, ordered on a Friday came in Wednesday. Went to get it programmed and they failed to program any functions but the ability to start the car with it in ignition. Push start functions not working, lock unlock not working, and panic button not working.
They couldn’t say if the car or key was at fault just that they would have to get with the manufacturer for a potential warranty. Which I was then told there wouldn’t be a guarantee that the manufacture would honor, which I’m basically taking as I will be left with a key as useless as the one I’m trying to replace. (The buttons have worn completely off the cars original key not allowing it to lock and unlock with the fob hence why their key is useless)
I asked for my money back which I was told there is no refund for special orders and we have to go through the warranty process. I understand this however, I expect my product to work when it comes in, the person to have the knowledge of what’s going on with the product, and the guarantee that I know I will have an issue resolved. There is 0 guarantee and I have become extremely un easy that they will even be able to program on the 2nd attempt. It also didn’t help that the guy helping me didn’t even know how to change the battery in the key. I had to show him!! This really didn’t help with the confidence that they could actually do this. I explained I would rather just take my money to the dealership where I know they can order the new key in a timely manner, program it properly, and if there is any issues inform me of why and how it needs to be corrected. This way I’m not stuck in a loop of waiting for keys to maybe work over the course of who knows how long. I was essentially told I’m entitled to my opinion and that nothing can be done and they will attempt to start the process for warranty.
So the big questions now;
1)How long will this warranty that they can’t even guarantee will take or even come through?
2)If they don’t refund my money the first time and it doesn’t work the 2nd time will they they do the right thing then?
$300 down the drain on “what ifs”
Do yourself a favor don’t save the $100 difference going to them over the dealership. I understand why locksmiths are cut rate now when it comes to automotive keys. I’m amazed such a highly rated business wouldn’t make the exception to save a customer or prevent a negative review.
The situation could have been as simple as “Sorry we weren’t able to get this key to work and we are unsure why. We can go through the warranty process that usually takes X amount of time or provide you a refund.” Sadly it did not and here we are. It is not the customers responsibility to cover the cost of faulty items between you and your vendors. Once again I understand no refunds but no refunds on defective items??? Yeah that’s a joke.