What is the story about?
What's Happening?
A Mississippi woman, Brianna Nechelle, attempted to clone a car key using a KeyMe kiosk at Walmart but was unsuccessful. The key, intended for an older vehicle, did not start the car. Walmart's key-making kiosks, KeyMe and minuteKEY, offer services for duplicating house keys but may not support all car keys due to transponder chip requirements. Nechelle's experience highlights the limitations of using such kiosks for car key duplication, as many vehicles require specialized equipment for programming transponder chips.
Why It's Important?
The incident underscores the challenges consumers face when attempting to duplicate car keys, particularly for older models. It highlights the need for awareness about the limitations of key duplication services at retail locations like Walmart. This may prompt consumers to seek professional locksmith services for car key duplication, impacting the demand for such services. The story also raises questions about the reliability and scope of key-making kiosks, potentially influencing consumer perceptions and usage.
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