I've lost my car keys and I don't have a copy

I've lost my car keys and I don't have a copy

There are many cases in which we are going to use our car and for whatever reason we do not have them, either due to loss or damage. In other cases it has happened that the keys are left inside and the car's own system has closed the doors.

In most cases there is always a copy of keys that is usually kept at home, but for various reasons this does not happen. Maybe you have a second-hand car and you were never given a second set of keys, or for other reasons there is no way to find out where we left that copy.

When you've lost a car key and you don't have a copy

The loss of the keys it is a very unpleasant situation and more when at that moment you needed to use the car. If you are distressed and have been left blank, perhaps here you will find some of the solutions to such a problem:

  • The first thing we can do is resort to insurance. If you do not know what type of insurance you have, you should call to find out if you have any coverage in the loss of keys. Some insurance policies offer roadside assistance to move the car to a safe place, or cover it with the help of a copy of the keys.
  • In the event that the insurance does not want to take care of the loss of the keys, you can request the roadside assistance service, but getting figure out how to do it for free.

I've lost my car keys and I don't have a copy

  • If you plan break the window because you have the keys inside, you may have to think twice. Insurance is not responsible for this breakage when they can find out if you have intentionally.
  • If you don't have one secure coverage, you can call the dealer or the make of the car where you bought it to Request a copy of the keys. You always have to have your DNI handy for this type of solution.
  • To make a copy of the keys you will need to have the key code. It is essential to have a copy of the car documentation, because here you can find the number of the chassis and key code.

How to request a duplicate of the keys

You can go to a company where can they make you one duplicate keys. To do this, the vehicle key code will be requested. If not, you can ask the car manufacturer for the code. At the time a key is made, it is preferable to see if it works and make another duplicate for later problems.

For the keys with chip the problem can be aggravated, since not all companies can make a duplicate. There are companies that do and it is because they have special machines to do this job. They will make a duplicate with the information of the encrypted keys with 4D reference. Most of them can even work without the security code.

If none of these solutions exist, it can be solved using the car door lock or the mechanical code that had the blade of the car key. Once this mechanical part is resolved, it can be done vehicle key programming.

I've lost my car keys and I don't have a copy

In the case of requesting this duplicate of keys it is important that you can prove that you are the owner of the car. For this it is important always have your ID handy, the documentation of the car and the circulation permit. This data will be enough, since most of the companies that work on duplicates already know the type of keys that each car model can use.

For duplicate keys where there is no original key, you will surely have to wait several days for the copy of those keys. If you don't have another car at hand, some insurances lend car replacement service, for cases such as loss of keys.

How much does it cost to duplicate keys?

It will depend on the type of key to be duplicated. Usually it costs between 30 to 50 €, that for keys that do not have a remote control or have the chip incorporated. But in some cases it can be raised between 100 and up to 300 € And that's not counting the price they can ask you for those pretty touch screen keys. The important thing is to be sure that the company that provides your service provides us with a copy that works with total guarantee and quality.

As additional tips, whenever you go on vacation you can take a copy of the keys that will have to be kept outside the car. If the keys have been stolen, it is preferable to go to the police station to report the theft.


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