ADAM Keys and Remote

Smart Key & Push-to-Start Programming

Push-to-start smart keys add convenience, but they require advanced programming to pair with your vehicle's immobilizer and comfort-access system. ADAM Keys & Remote programs, replaces, and reprograms smart keys on site in Manassas, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Fairfax and Northern Virginia.

What a Smart Key Actually Does

A smart key stays in your pocket or purse and lets you unlock the doors by touch and start the engine with a push button. Under the hood, it carries an encrypted security code that must be paired to your car's immobilizer and proximity system — replacing one is not just a matter of cutting a blade.

Replacement vs. Reprogramming

If your smart key is physically damaged or lost, we replace and program a new one. If the key is intact but deprogrammed (for example after a dead battery), we reprogram the existing fob to the vehicle — usually less expensive than a full replacement.

Lost or Stolen Smart Key

For an all-keys-lost or stolen smart key scenario, we can erase the missing key from the immobilizer so it can no longer unlock or start the vehicle. See all keys lost service.

Vehicle Makes and Models We Service

  • Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen
  • Ford, Lincoln, GM, Chevrolet, Cadillac
  • Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia
  • Jeep, RAM, Dodge, Chrysler
  • Many model years, including proximity and push-to-start systems

Need service now?

Get an instant price estimate online or call us directly. Mobile service to your vehicle across Manassas, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Fairfax, Centreville, Gainesville and Northern Virginia.

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Serving Northern Virginia

We're a mobile automotive locksmith covering Manassas, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Fairfax, Centreville, and Gainesville. We come to your vehicle — home, work, or roadside — so there's no need to tow your car to a shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a smart key versus a standard key fob?

A smart key stays in your pocket and lets you unlock the doors by touch and start the engine with a push button. It uses proximity detection and an encrypted code that must be paired to your car — more advanced than a standard remote fob.

Can you reprogram a smart key without replacing it?

Often yes. If the smart key is intact but deprogrammed (for example after a dead battery), reprogramming the existing fob is usually less expensive than a full replacement.

What happens if my smart key is lost or stolen?

We replace and program a new smart key, and on most supported vehicles we erase the missing key from the immobilizer so it can no longer unlock or start your car.

Do you support push-to-start systems for many makes?

Yes — Ford, GM, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, VW, and more. See the supported makes list above.