What to Do If You’ve Lost Your Car Keys

15/09/2017

Losing, breaking or misplacing your car keys is incredibly inconvenient. If you’ve previously lost your keys or are currently rooting through your bag for the umpteenth time searching for your set, you’ll know there’s never a good time to get locked out of your car. This means it’s absolutely essential that you get your car keys replaced and get on the road as quickly as possible.

To help you get you moving after losing your keys, and to help prevent the same thing happening again in the future, here’s our guide to replacing lost car keys and keeping your new set safe and sound.

Call in a Local Key Expert

Whether you’re at home, at work, or out and about, the first thing you need to do is call in the experts. Occasionally, when car owners lock their keys inside their vehicle, they’re tempted to break into the car themselves. In general, this is a very bad idea as you could end up damaging the car and making the lock more difficult for your chosen professional to work with.

Stay with Your Car

If you’ve lost your keys or had your set stolen, it’s important that you stay with your car while you’re waiting for your locksmith to arrive. Some thieves try to find your vehicle so they can drive it away, so stay put and don’t give them the chance to access your car.

Can Car Keys Be Cut for Any Vehicle?

Take a look around any street and you’ll see that residents drive a huge variety of vehicles. In general, car keys can be cut for any make and model, though it’s a good idea to check with your chosen locksmith when you call them out.

Get a Spare Set Cut

Whether you’re prone to losing your key or almost never misplace anything, it’s a good idea to get an extra set of keys cut while you’ve got the locksmith there. If you want to be extra safe, you could get a couple of spare sets made up and leave them with friends and family.

Finding A Locksmith

When searching for a locksmith who can cut car keys, it’s important to look for a company with experience, a proven track record and competitive pricing. You should be able to find most of this information on the company’s website. If not, make sure you ask them about their training and expertise when you give them a call.

To find out more about replacing lost car keys, or if you want one of our experts to help you access your vehicle, get in touch with us today on 01603 812613.