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Mercedes AAM / DAS Valet Key (ML, SLK, SL & More) in California

Ship your module from Los Angeles or anywhere in California — we complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back at the return speed you choose at checkout — standard to overnight.

$250 flat 24-Hour Bench Turnaround ~2-3 day USPS from CA
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Why California customers mail in mercedes aam / das valet key (ml, slk, sl & more)

California has roughly 31 million registered vehicles, and European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) make up much of what Los Angeles-area shops and owners mail us. European platforms cluster in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and most local Los Angeles shops sub bench jobs like mercedes aam / das valet key (ml, slk, sl & more) to a specialist instead of tooling up for one car. Cross-country west — about 2-3 days each way.

Metros we serve in California

Los AngelesSan Francisco Bay AreaSan DiegoSacramento

California at a glance

  • ~31M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi)
  • California requires a biennial Smog Check emissions inspection in most counties through the BAR program.

What you get

  • A start-only transponder key programmed to YOUR AAM or DAS module
  • Blade precision-cut from your door lock decode (or copied from a working key)
  • All-keys-lost handled at the same flat price
  • Your module, lock and old keys returned with the new key
  • Bench-verified before anything ships back
  • 24-hour bench turnaround after your parts arrive

Shipping timeline — California ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes west through the Southwest network; usually 2-3 days given the distance. Typical round-trip from Los Angeles or anywhere in California:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from CA, ~$12

  2. Day 2-3

    We receive

    Workshop opens + inspects

  3. Day 3

    Work done

    24-hour bench turnaround

  4. ~Day 7

    Back to you

    Return speed you chose at checkout

California FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from California.

How long does shipping take from California to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Los Angeles, CA reaches our Arlington workshop in about 2-3 business days. USPS Priority routes west through the Southwest network; usually 2-3 days given the distance. We start work the same day your module arrives and ship back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout.
How much does it cost to ship a module from California?
USPS Priority flat-rate from California to Arlington TX runs about $12. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to California is selected at checkout — $24.95 standard (3-5 business days), $54.95 UPS 2-Day, or $94.95 UPS Next Day Air, flat nationwide. Cross-country west — about 2-3 days each way.
Do you accept mercedes aam / das valet key (ml, slk, sl & more) modules from California?
Yes — we receive modules from Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento and the rest of California regularly. With about 31 million registered vehicles statewide, European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) are the bulk of what we see from California.
Is there a mercedes aam / das valet key (ml, slk, sl & more) shop in Los Angeles I should use instead?
Most Los Angeles shops don't keep the bench equipment for mercedes aam / das valet key (ml, slk, sl & more) — they'd forward the module to a specialist anyway, which adds a markup and a middleman. Going direct to us is usually faster and cheaper. Cross-country west — about 2-3 days each way.
Does California vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
California requires a biennial Smog Check emissions inspection in most counties through the BAR program. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all California and federal requirements.
Which module do I send?
On the W163 ML-Class it is the AAM — the All Activity Module. On the classic passenger cars (R170 SLK, R129 SL, W140 S, W461 G) it is the DAS/SKREEM immobilizer unit. Text your VIN first and we tell you exactly which box your car uses and where it is mounted, with pull instructions, before you take anything apart.
Why do you need my door lock for all-keys-lost?
The new key needs a cut blade and there is no key code to look up on cars this age — the cut lives in your locks. We decode the driver's door lock on the bench and cut the blade to match. If you still have any working key, ship that instead and we copy its cut — no lock needed.

Full details

See the complete Mercedes AAM / DAS Valet Key (ML, SLK, SL & More) service page

Compatibility list, what it fixes / doesn't fix, shipping instructions, warranty.

Full Service Page

Same service from other states:

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Ship from California today

Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Los Angeles: about a week.

(817) 678-3252