This is a modern car key.

It utilizes a chip called a transponder, which contains a numeric code that should match the one in the computer box of a car. Without it, the car will not start event if you have the key.Duplicating such key takes time and costs a lot.

But that was before. Today, copying transponder-equipped keys can be done locally at a very reasonable price of no more than P5,000.

Alcatraz Key Duplicators, in partnership with Silca of Europe, the global leader in key duplication brings the technology to the Philippines.

Alcatraz also duplicates house keys, padlock keys and regular car keys from all manufacturers.