[Method] Can rental company give key code for Buick Encore Premium SUV?

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Killerinst
Member since April 2022 • 27 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Buick Encore Premium SUV?

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Buick Encore Premium SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (3)

Ziggystar
Member • 130 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Buick Encore Premium SUV.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 8 posts

My Buick Encore Premium SUV has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 14, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 114 posts

Using this on my Buick Encore Premium SUV now. Hope it works.

September 15, 2024 Reply

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