Core Services
We specialize in the complex intersection of mechanical locks and automotive computers. We carry the same tools as the franchise dealerships, but without the wait time.
We carry a massive stock of OEM and aftermarket keys in our van.
- Lost All Your Keys? We generate new ones from scratch using the VIN.
- Need A Spare Key? We duplicates cut and program them in minutes.
- Need A New Key Fob? We make new remote head keys, flip keys, and smart proximity sensors.
Our "Customer Provided Key" Policy (Amazon/eBay)
Question: Can you program a key I bought online?
Answer: No! We are one of the few locksmiths in Birmingham who will supply and program OEM keys.
Recommendation: We highly recommend using our OEM-grade stock. When you buy the key from us, we offer a 100% Guarantee that it will work, or you don't pay.
We use OEM Diagnostic Software to interface with your vehicle's computer network.
- Module Reset: Syncing new ECUs and PCMs to the immobilizer.
- Transmission (TCM) Programming: Re-flashing transmission computers.
- BCM (Body Control Module): Resetting and marrying body computers.
The Aguila Guarantee
We stand behind our work. All keys and hardware provided by Aguila Lock & Key are backed by a
3-Month Warranty on parts and programming.
Getting back into your vehicle shouldn't cost you a paint job. We utilize professional, non-destructive entry methods designed to protect your vehicle's weather stripping, door frame, and delicate electronic switches.
- Zero-Damage Cabin Entry: We use specialized Reach tools and soft air wedges to retrieve keys from the seat or ignition without scratching the finish.
- Trunk Lockouts: Specialized bypass techniques for keys locked in the trunk, even on vehicles with security features that disable the interior trunk release.
Key won't turn? Before you let a mechanic replace your entire steering column (which is expensive), call us. We specialize in surgically rebuilding ignition cylinders to factory specifications, saving you time and money.
- Stuck Ignitions: Common in Honda, Toyota, and GM vehicles. We remove the cylinder, replace the worn internal wafers, and lubricate the housing to restore a smooth turn.
- Re-Keying (One-Key Convenience): When dealerships replace an ignition, they often give you a different key, leaving you with one key for the doors and another for the engine. We code the new ignition to match your existing key.
- Broken Key Extraction: If your key snapped off inside the lock, we use surgical extraction tools to remove the debris and cut a fresh blade on-site.
