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Lost Car Keys? Be Prepared and Save Money
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We’ve all had the experience of locking ourselves out of our car. And if you are not at home it can be as difficult and even distressing an experience as you’d care to have any more frequently than, well, once. Seriously, it’s not funny.
Preventing The Lost Car Key
How can we prevent such an unfortunate eventuality? And what should we do if, heaven forbid, it does actually come to pass?
In simpler times, we had simpler car keys. All it took was a speedy visit to a hardware store any way you could get there. Car keys were basic metal objects. But these days, partly because those simple keys of yesteryear also made things simple for thieves, car keys are now seriously state-of-the-art. And the job of replacing one, especially in a hurry, is also a tad more complex.
Modern car keys are harder to copy, making cars harder to steal, but that also means that replacing them can be a headache and a very expensive one. And the more expensive your car, the more complicated and expensive the job of replacing its keys.
Electronic fobs, for example, can incur dealer costs for the programming, on top of the cost of the fob itself. You will probably only be able to go to the dealer to replace some of the more high-end smart keys.
But help is at hand for the rest of us. Reputable, professional locksmiths can very often come to the rescue. Reif of Barrier Locksmiths, one of Brisbane’s most trusted professional locksmiths, reports that he has the technology to successfully cut most new vehicle keys and repair most locks.
Prevention is worth a pound of cure, Reif of Barrier Locksmiths advises keeping the number of your favourite locksmith in your phone, and having a second set cut and left with a trusted friend, relative, or neighbour.
When all else fails, Barrier Locksmiths offers 24/7 service across Brisbane. Call on 0429 197 981 to get your spare car key cut, and rest easy.
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How much does it cost to replace a car key without the original?
If worse comes to worst and you lose a car key without a spare to duplicate from, be prepared to shell out more to replace your car key. For a traditional manual key with no electronic parts, the cost to create a new key without the original is around $250 to $350. Electronic keys are significantly more expensive and cost upwards of $1,000 and as high up as $5,000 for luxury models. The more high-tech your car key, the more expensive it would be to replace.
How long does it take to make new car keys?
If there’s a spare to duplicate from, making new car keys will take 30 minutes tops. A spare will save you time and money, and help you avoid the inconvenience of being locked out. We cannot emphasize enough the value of keeping a spare or two.
Otherwise, creating car keys typically take around an hour or two to make on the spot as long as your lock is in good condition. This includes getting the key code, key cutting, and programming your key. If your locks are heavily worn and we’re unable to access the lock code, we’ll need to take it back to the shop to cut a new key. In which case, you’ll have to look for alternative transportation in the meantime.
How long should a car key last?
With proper care, you won’t have to replace a manual car key during the usable lifetime of your car. Meanwhile, a key fob battery usually lasts three to four years before you need to get the battery replaced. You’ll notice if your key fob is due for replacement if the buttons start failing occasionally and you have to push the buttons several times for it to work.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Car Keys
What To Do If I Lose My Car Keys?
Losing a car key is definitely a pain in the a**. Thankfully, calling Barriers Locksmiths is as easy as punching in some numbers into a phone. We always answer and will get out to you asap. The reason we are in business is to help people who are out of business due to misplaced keys.
How Likely Am I To Lose My Car Keys?
According to statistics, car keys are the third most commonly reported lost item, lost as commonly as house keys, but not as commonly as phones and the TV remote. Still,