24 Dec
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Mobile Car Key Programming – Car Keys with Ease

Once in a while a driver would have the unluckiest experience to lose their keys, some would break them, others had it stolen from them, either way, that driver would have to get a replacement. The frustration that boils up from this experience would be immense. The stress of it would add to the daily things that you must be thinking about. Another stressful situation that you wouldn’t want to be a part of is locking your keys inside your car. It’s fine if your car is parked somewhere safe, but what if you’re in a remote place? Or somewhere crowded? You would then need to tow your car all the way to the dealership or back home. You would then pay much more because of this service. You will lose too much time and it will be a bad day for you if you are a very busy person.

These situations are very stressful to deal with. When in these types of situations, don’t waste time going to a car dealer. Auto locksmiths are trained and equipped for these circumstances and if you do need one, ring Car Keys with Ease. We are an auto locksmith company based in Belfast, providing excellent service to our customers throughout Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Mobile Services

Car key problems can happen in times where it is most inconvenient. You might have your car parked at work, a grocery store, or somewhere remote. Fate does have a twisted sense of humor. Fortunately, our company can help you easily. Our company is mobile, capable of reaching anywhere in Belfast and Northern Ireland. If you get locked out of your car, just call us and we will be there quickly. This will save a lot of time in your day, especially when you need to tow your vehicle. It will also save a lot of money, why not let the locksmith come to you?

Also, we provide various services, car key programming, car key cutting, replacement key, locked car doors, and the like.

We have several aftermarket keys in store for any make and model. We also have several blank keys, in case a customer needs a specific replacement or spare key. We are fully stocked for any situation our customers may be in.

Well Equipped, Well Trained, and Reputable

Due to keys and locks constantly change, our auto locksmiths are constantly training and learning to be knowledgeable of the latest technologies. They are also well prepared, they are fully stocked for any situation our customers may be in like broken keys are faulty locks. We provide them with everything necessary to fix your problem.

Our customers would not be worried when their key suddenly breaks or when losing them. Our locksmiths are knowledgeable and are known to be efficient workers, capable of working on the spot on programming and cutting keys. They are professionals that will get you on the road again in an hour or so. Also, when availing of services of locksmiths be sure that they have all the proper credentials. Our locksmiths are licensed, insured, and reputable. Need an auto locksmith in Belfast? Save our number, 028 9532 0053.

24 Dec
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Car Key Cutting – Belfast

Car key cutting has rapidly improved throughout the years, it has made an enormous leap from traditional keys to technologically advanced modern keys. With the automotive industry finding new ways to improve the quality of their vehicles, so did they find new ways to improve the security of their products. With the addition of electronic devices inside the key, the way of cutting the key became more intricate and difficult to clone by any person. The improvement of car key cutting made that auto locksmiths can clone modern keys.

Two Methods of Car Key Cutting

There are two methods of car key cutting, Mechanical, and Laser cut. These two types differ in many ways:

  1. Mechanical Cut

– The traditional and common way of cutting keys. This technique can also be used by locksmiths to cut keys for your doors and drawers. This technique introduces the look of traditional keys, the metal shaft has only grooves and patterns on only one side. This makes the key fit the lock and ignition in one way. The simplicity of this makes purchasing a replacement key, spare key, or getting a locksmith to get a key locked inside a car cheaper and easier.

– Mechanical cut machines are used to cut a metal shaft, the design can be manually made. Thus, due to the simplicity of how the key is made, mechanical cut keys pose a risk to security. As newer keys are cut very differently, only a few car models supply this kind of key.

  1. Laser Cut Keys

– This is the latest and modern way of cutting keys. This technique has been used by various car manufacturers for their high-end and state-of-the-art vehicles. Due to the wide use of this technique, the services of auto locksmiths are usually availed. Laser-cut keys are typically keys with electronic devices in them like transponder keys and remote keys. Unlike mechanical cut keys, the metal shaft has grooves and patterns on both sides, making it much more secure from car theft. This also makes it more convenient as it can fit the locks of your car and the ignition either way.

– To purchase a spare or a replacement key will be expensive and it may take a while for you to get it. The process of making a laser-cut key is intricate and complex. It will be made by using an expensive laser cutter and computer programming is needed for the hardware of the key. This makes it that duplicating the key can’t be made by an inexperienced person.

Car Keys with Ease

If you’re in need of a key cut in Belfast, look no further. Car Keys with Ease can definitely help you. We offer various services to our customers, key cutting is one of them. We keep a large number of blank keys, to better aid our customers and not let them wait for a long time. Our auto locksmiths can easily help you in replacing a key or purchasing a spare, whether a mechanical cut key or laser cut key. To avail of our services, call 028 9532 0053.

24 Dec
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Newtownabbey Auto Locksmiths

Car Keys with Ease is a company established in Newtownabbey, Belfast. We provide our services to our customers in Newtownabbey, throughout Belfast and Northern Ireland.

We offer professional service in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Whether it is car key cutting or programming, our locksmiths can do all. We trained them rigorously and supply them with the latest technological tool.

Services

We provide a number of service for our customers:

  • Car Key Programming

Programming car keys is a task our locksmith can accomplish. They are well trained and well equipped to handle any situation.

Programming is one of many services that Car Keys with Ease provides. We deal with any type of situation that a car owner may be in. Car lockouts, repairing and replacing keys, you name it. We also have a large selection of aftermarket keys, from different makes and models to various types of keys.

Some roadside recovery companies do not own the specific equipment to handle the programming aspect of a car key, so it is wise to contact an auto locksmith first.

  • Car Key Cutting

If you’re in need of a key cut in Belfast, look no further. Car Keys with Ease can definitely help you. We keep a large number of blank keys, to better aid our customers and not let them wait for a long time. Our auto locksmiths can easily help you in replacing a key or purchasing a spare, whether a mechanical cut key or laser cut key. We made an article about the two types of car key cutting, check “Car Key Cutting – Belfast” if you’re interested.

  • Mobile Services

When fate’s twisted humor targets your key, it may happen at the most inconvenient time. Fortunately, our company is on the road at all times, so you don’t need to worry about towing your car or leaving it in a place. We are capable of reaching anywhere in Belfast and Northern Ireland. This will save a lot of time in your day, especially when you need to tow your vehicle. It will also save a lot of money, why not let the locksmith come to you?

We made an article detailing our mobile service, please check “Mobile Car Key Programming – Car Keys with Ease” if you’re interested.

  • Auto Locksmiths

Our locksmiths are constantly training and learning the latest technological advancements in modern car keys. With car manufacturers creating more sophisticated and complex cars, their car keys are more intricate as well. Our locksmiths are also well equipped for any situation our customers may be in. We provide them with anything they need to better aid you.

Our locksmiths are professionals to the core. They are known to be efficient workers, capable of working on the spot on programming and cutting keys and will get you on the road again in an hour or so. They are also licensed, insured, and reputable. Our customers would not be worried when their key suddenly breaks or when losing them when we have a team like this.

20 Dec
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Car Keys with Ease – Auto Locksmith Company in Belfast

The most dreadful thing that may happen to a driver is being locked out of their vehicle. Whether by losing, breaking, or locking your key inside your car. However, it may become a more terrible situation when say you’re trapped somewhere remote or crowded. You’ll have to tow your vehicle to your car dealer or a locksmith, which would take a lot of time from your day. Don’t let that happen. There are many things you can do in this type of situation, but the better thing to do is to contact Car Keys with Ease.

Car Keys with Ease is an Auto Locksmith Company based in Northern Ireland. We operate in Belfast giving quality services to our customers. Our auto locksmiths have the skills, experience, and equipment to assist you in anything situation you are in. Car lockouts, key replacement, anything you need, we got it. We are dedicated to providing the finest auto locksmith services throughout and beyond Belfast.

We keep a large selection of aftermarket keys, from transponder keys to smart keys, you name it. This makes it that you don’t need to wait for a long period of time for our products. In times when you require a spare key for your vehicle, we can provide duplication service for any type of car key.

Locked Vehicles

Locking yourself out of your vehicle happens to every driver around the world. Sometimes, drivers leave their keys inside their car, locking themselves out. When this happens to you, there are some options for you to try and get your keys to you. We detailed this more in our articles, “How to Get Keys Out of Locked Car with Automatic Locks” and “What To Do if I Locked My Car Keys in the Boot of My Car?”

However, when you tried every method possible and still can’t get it, we can provide our services to you. Our locksmiths are well trained and well equipped, they could pick the vehicle’s locks and get you in. If your vehicle has defective locks, our locksmiths are trained with security bypass techniques. They will do the best they can to minimize damage when using these techniques.

Repairing & Replacing Keys

When your key is damaged, you could either repair or replace them. Our company provides either of these options. A safer option would replace the key, a cheaper option is to repair them. If you’re in a situation where you can’t replace your key, then repairing your damaged key is your only option. There are some situations where a key is damaged beyond repair, you will definitely need to replace it.

Spare Keys

Having a spare does wonders when you’re in a situation where it comes in handy, we provide this service as well. As stated above, Car Keys with Ease keeps a large selection of keys. We provide the key itself, the cutting, and the programming. Our company works on aftermarket products, as stated above. Even if it may be aftermarket products, we do our best to provide our customers with the best products.

20 Dec
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Car Key Programming – Belfast

Programming is a norm for modern keys nowadays. Keys that are ‘smart’ or ‘remote’ maybe give away why they need to be programmed. Modern keys of today are greatly different from the traditional keys of old. Where traditional keys are simply metal objects cut delicately into a key, modern keys are a massive upgrade. Car manufacturers saw the flaws of traditional keys in terms of security, car theft was much easier then. With the number of technological advancements throughout the decade, car manufacturers saw a chance to enhance the security of their products. Now, modern keys are fit with electronics that make it more secure for their car owner.

Modern keys vary in type, there are transponder keys, remote keys, and keyless entry keys or also known as ‘smart keys’. They vary from their electronic devices inside the key. If you want to know more about the different types of modern keys, we made an article detailing the types of modern keys and their costs, “Replacement Key Cost”. In general, transponder keys are keys with a transponder chip. This chip emits a signal when placed in the ignition, when the ignition receives the signal it will authenticate it and start the car. Remote keys are designed to unlock a car from afar with a press of a button. The same goes for keyless entry keys, the difference between them is that it has a code randomizer that transmits a randomize code that the car authenticates. This makes it more difficult for car theft to happen.

Programming Modern Keys

A similar element of these modern keys is that they need to be programmed, the electronic devices inside the keys must be in sync with the computer and locks of the vehicle. When purchasing a replacement or spare key, you will definitely need to program the key in such a way that it will be unique to your vehicle. Programming a key is a task that an auto locksmith can do. There are other options, car dealers and such, but they do so at a high price. Approaching an auto locksmith is a much cheaper venture.

Car Keys with Ease

Programming is one of many services that Car Keys with Ease provides. We deal with any type of situation that a car owner may be in. Car lockouts, repairing and replacing keys, you name it. We also have a large selection of aftermarket keys, from different makes and models to various types of keys.

We offer professional service in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Whether it is car key cutting or programming, our locksmiths can do all. We trained them rigorously and supply them with the latest technological tool. Some roadside recovery companies do not own the specific equipment to handle the programming aspect of a car key, so it is wise to contact an auto locksmith first.

Programming car keys is a task our locksmith can accomplish. They are well trained and well equipped to handle any situation.

Contact Car Keys with Ease if you have any trouble with your vehicle, 028 9532 0053.

14 Dec
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Should I Get Car Key Insurance?

The stress of losing or breaking keys is a headache that is manageable compared to the stress and headache of trying to replace one. Even if you have a spare, you are bound to replace your lost key. Replacing one now is not like replacing a car key ten years ago. Traditional keys of the past are easier to replace, even home improvement stores could do it. Now, with how complex and intricate a modern key is, it is much more expensive and complicated. Modern keys nowadays are more technologically advanced than ever before, with the amount of technology inside a key it is bound to burn a lot of cash. However, there is a way to maneuver around the price.

Car Key Insurance

The evolution of car keys throughout the years is tremendous. From normal, traditional keys with no amount of electronics whatsoever to a modern version of technologically complex and sophisticated keys. If these modern keys are lost or broken, it will be a pain to replace them with money from your own pocket. However, having insurance, key cover, will definitely help.

Having a key cover add-on to your car insurance policy will protect you when you lose or break your keys. This particular insurance policy will cover the cost of getting a new set of keys, main and spare. Regardless of the price, having this at hand would surely be better than purchasing a replacement.

Keep in mind, not all car dealers or insurance companies would provide the same policy. Some would provide it as a standard part of their insurance and others would ask a small fee to be paid. There are also intricacies in this policy. Some policies will only cover your car key replacement expenses if the key was stolen, and not broken or misplaced, and vice-versa. Others will cover any situation, but that policy comes with a price.

Elements of Car Key Insurance

Every car key insurance policy varies, but all of them have a common feature. These are:

  • Key Replacement Cost – key cutting, blank fob, programming
  • Recoding Car’s Locks
  • Locksmith Fee

Generally, these are the main features of all insurance policies concerning key replacements. The insurance policy covers the key replacement, to recode and reprogram the locks and the computer of the car, and the fee of the locksmith that will do these things. However, do keep in mind that there are limits to these policies. The maximum benefit from the insurance policy may be enough to cover the expense of one key but it may not be enough to cover the loss of the main and spare key. There are also some add-ons to this, like delivery fee and such. 

Stolen, Lost, Broken Keys

If you do need a replacement due to your key being stolen, lost, or broken, speak with your insurers. There is a step-by-step process that needs to be followed and they will help you through. Also, if your keys were stolen, you should report it to the authorities. You likewise ask them for a copy and show this report to your insurers, they will likely need proof that the key was stolen.

Insurance Cost

The cost of it varies from insurance companies and car dealers. Generally, the price range is between £20 to £40 a year. This price range seems a bit heavy to several people, but it is well worth the price. Considering the cost of replacing a modern key, with the key cutting, the blank fob, and programming, it is still cost-effective to have the car key insurance policy. Nevertheless, it is the person’s choice and their situation to dictate whether or not they need this insurance policy.

Bottom Line

Losing, breaking, or getting a car key stolen is one headache you don’t want to be a part of. Replacing it is another headache all on its own. Having a spare would be a great help for the locksmith or car dealer that would replace it but, if you lost your main and spare key, they would have to carefully start replacing it from scratch. Having an insurance policy on car keys would be a tremendous help. 

The importance of having a car key cover policy is painfully detailed above. For you to not burn your money on a replacement car key, purchasing a key cover would do wonders. It may be costly, but there are less expensive car insurances. It may just take a while to find them. Overall, having a car key insurance policy will help you in the long run, especially if you own a modern, high-end vehicle.

14 Dec
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How Do I Get a Spare Key for My Car?

It is unfortunate some people look at spare keys as a luxury and not as a necessity. There are so many reasons why that isn’t so. Sure, car keys in the past few years have gone up in price but there is a reason why people spout the wisdom of having a spare. A spare will definitely help you to get out of unfortunate circumstances that car owners around the world deal with. Investing in one will help you in the long run.

Save Money & Time

Losing a key, getting it stolen, breaking a key, locking it inside of your car are some of the situations where a spare could come in handy. When you don’t have a spare, you will waste money ordering a replacement. You will also your time waiting for your replacement key instead of using it for some other purpose. A spare key will do wonders to a person when they find themselves in a situation of lost keys, stolen keys, or locked inside car keys. Also, if there comes a time when you plan to sell or trade your car, having a spare will add resale value to it. The added value will not be tremendous, but the added value is still added value.

Makes Certain Situations Easier

Having a spare will definitely make it easier for a locksmith or car dealer to replace your main key if lost, stolen, broken, or locked inside a car. With the spare key, it will cut the time needed for them to replace your key. Without it, a locksmith or car dealer would cut and program a key from scratch.

Having a spare will also help with customization. There are car keys with different features that limits something of the car, limiting the top speed or limiting the volume of the radio are examples. Having a spare that was programmed a certain way would be a way to secure the vehicle and the passengers, an example are teen drivers or student drivers.

What Do You Need?

Ordering a spare key is like ordering a replacement but it may be cheaper. When ordering a replacement key, one must show proper paperwork. Ownership papers, VIN, immobilizer code, and such. When ordering a spare, showing up to a locksmith or car dealer with your main key would suffice. With your key in hand, it would be easier for them to remake a key rather than doing it by scratch, as stated above.

Make, Year, & Model

When planning to approach a locksmith or car dealer, make sure you have the important information written down. The make, model, and year of the vehicle. Be specific when it comes to the year and model, some car manufacturers produce special edition cars. Unique cars and their keys will be unique to them. If you own one of these special edition cars, specify which model and what year was it registered.

Locksmiths and Car Dealers

With those at hand, you have two options, locksmiths, or car dealers. Our previous articles already talked about this. Mainly, when a person owns an older car, locksmiths can simply fashion a key. Without the complexity of newer keys, locksmiths are a great choice to purchase a spare from. Newer car keys are difficult to deal with, with programming and all, by locksmiths so the best choice to approach is the car dealers. Programming takes the bulk of the effort to produce a spare and car dealers have the necessary tools and equipment to program a newer key.

Price

The price varies from car to car, model to model. If you have a high-end vehicle, chances are the spare key you want would be costly. If you want to cut costs, there are ways for you not to burn too much money.

Insurance

If you worry that getting a spare might be too expensive, check with your car dealer or insurance company. With the price of modern cars and the complexity of high-end keys, they are bound to be painfully costly to purchase a spare. There are insurance policies about car keys, some policies might give you a spare while others would just ask for a small fee. This is a way to cut costs if you want to get a spare.

Aftermarket Keys

If your insurance does not have a policy on keys and you are still worried about the price, you could purchase aftermarket keys. The quality of these keys varies but they usually get the job done like their original counterparts. If you’re not willing to pay too much for a spare key, try giving an aftermarket key a shot. Car Keys With Ease provide car keys of different brands and different models, click in the search bar and type the key you need. We will do the rest.

10 Dec
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How Much is a Replacement Car Key in the UK?

The price of replacing a car key now is different than replacing a car key years ago. The simplicity of traditional keys makes it easier and cheaper for them to be replaced. Without the complexity of modern car keys, purchasing or cutting traditional keys can be serviced by any home improvement stores. However, due to the car manufacturers’ goal to upgrade their vehicle’s security, car keys now are more intricate than ever before. Even the act of replacing a modern key may cost hundreds.

The multiple technological advancements in recent years skyrocketed the price of modern car keys. Luckily, the cost of car keys varies from car manufacturers, their vehicle make, and model. Keys of high-end cars will definitely be more costly than other cars. The cost also depends on the complexity of the electronic devices present in the key. Programming will be another factor, and so is key cutting.

Expected Cost

The price is different when approaching a locksmith and approaching a car dealer. A locksmith with up-to-date gear dealing with ignition and door keys would range from £30 to £100. Modern keys like remote keys would range from £100 to £200. However, going to a car dealer would be much more expensive. The price will definitely go above £200. The up-to-date “smart keys” will likely go beyond £250. Replacing smart keys are usually done by car dealers, a locksmith may not have the necessary gear to try, regardless of how recent the gear is. Still, there are pros and cons for approaching a locksmith and a car dealer.

Approaching a car dealer would be always the best option when you own a recently made car. Car dealers would be better equipped to tackle replacing new car keys. Locksmiths would have a difficult time with newer car keys. However, if you own an older version of a vehicle, locksmiths can get the job done. It always depends on what version of a car the person owns.

Factors Affecting Replacement Costs

We outlined some of the factors affecting the cost of replacing a car key. The type of key, the make and model of the vehicle, and the year of registration. We also talked about this a bit in our previous articles. Now, we aim to detail this at length.

Make and Model

Different models of different manufacturers will use different keys. There is no set price of keys for a certain car brand as there are no set keys for it. A newer version of a vehicle would have a newer version key that would definitely be expensive.

Year of Registration

In line with the model of a vehicle, the price will alter depending on the year it was registered. You should expect a car key of 2020 would be more expensive than a car key from 2010.

Special Editions

While there are different models for a vehicle make, there are car manufacturers who put in the effort to create a unique car. Creating this would also create a key unique to that type of car and unique keys come with unique prices.

Type of Key

There are different types of car keys and their prices vary. We talked about this more in our article, “Replacement Key Cost”. The main thing about it is that the car key replacement price depends on the amount of technology inside the key. The complexity of the electronic device, programming codes, and the programming itself will dictate the overall price. Transponder keys, remote keys, and remote keyless keys are some of the types of keys that have electronic devices inside them.

Other Factors

Price undeniably varies from brand to brand; more expensive vehicle brands would definitely have more expensive car keys. The locality of the locksmith or dealer would also influence the brand, modern cities will certainly have a higher price than other places. 

The Key, The Cutting, The Programming

While the factors detailed above influence the car key’s price, these three are the main elements you will be paying for. When ordering a replacement key, you will be paying for a blank, uncut, and unprogrammed key. You will then pay the cutting process of the key. Finally, programming the car key. This is the most expensive element, specific tools are needed to program the key and these tools do not come cheap. Thus, the bulk of the price of replacing a key lies with the programming element.

Insurance

Having insurance is a way to cut the cost of replacing a car key. Check with the car dealer you purchased a vehicle from or your insurance company. See if they offer a car key insurance policy. Usually, a car key insurance policy would freely replace a key or asks for a small fee.

10 Dec
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What to Do if You Lost Your Car Keys?

Losing your car keys is a very annoying and infuriating ordeal one person will experience. If you locked your keys inside your car, there are remedies that you can do in that situation. It only depends if you have a spare or if you know methods to gain entry in a locked car. If you are in this particular situation, we made an article detailing every method you can use, “How to Get Keys Out of Locked Car with Automatic Locks”.

However, if you’re in a situation where you definitely lost your main and spare key, you’re in for a rollercoaster of varying degrees. 

First Things First

Don’t panic. Nothing good happens if a person panics. People who act out of panic will usually do more harm than good. Just stay calm and keep a clear head. Maintaining your composure will help tremendously with the first thing you will do, thinking about where you last left your car key. Have a moment and traceback in your memory the specific area where you left it. If you do remember where, check the area. Try to broaden the area where you think the car key is if you can’t immediately find it. Double-checking won’t hurt either. 

If you can’t find it, try looking inside your car. You might be a victim of locking your car key inside your vehicle. Don’t worry, this situation happens many times to car owners around the world and some methods can help you gain an entry inside. However, if it isn’t inside the main body of the car, it might be inside the boot. This is a very different and more difficult situation to solve. It is more time consuming and expensive than locking your car key inside the main body of your car. If you want to know more about what to do if you locked your keys inside the boot, check the article, “What To Do if I Locked My Car Keys in the Boot of My Car?”.

Replacement Key

When you’ve done your due diligence, checking the last place you think you left your key and inside the car, and still can’t find your key. Your key is officially lost. Replacing it is your only option now. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to replace a modern key. With the amount of technology inside a modern key, it becomes more expensive and more complicated to replace a lost key. It’s not like the olden days where it’s much easier, cheaper, and less complicated to replace a traditional key. We made two articles that speak about what happens when a person replaces a modern key and its factors on the price. Check out the articles, “Replacing Remote Car Keys” and “How Much is a Replacement Car Key in the UK?”.

Before replacing your key, you must understand the nature of your key. What type is it? Modern keys nowadays are more complicated. Due to technology and its advancements, some keys that are used for certain cars can be programmed to be used for other cars. Some keys may be, to an extent, universal. Knowing which key you lost will be a lot of help to the locksmith or car dealer you intend to talk to. We have an article specifying the various types of modern car keys and their costs, “Replacement Key Cost”. 

Locksmith vs. Car Dealer

These two are the two main options where you can get your replacement key. Generally, for older cars going to a locksmith is a good solution. A locksmith can easily make a replacement key. If you worry about programming the key, don’t. Older car keys don’t have the same amount (or sometimes none) of technology as their modern counterparts. Also, it is much cheaper to go to a locksmith than a car dealer.

For modern keys, going to a car dealer is your best bet. As stated above, modern keys are much more complicated than traditional keys. With the amount of technology, a modern key has, most locksmiths may not know how to handle them. A car dealer is equipped to replace and program the key and reprogram the computer of your vehicle. 

Once being in a locksmith or car dealer, immediately order a spare key as well. It’s very valuable to always have a spare, whether on hand or kept in a safe place. It may add to the expenses of replacing a key but this is an investment that will help you in the long run. If you don’t want to pay too much for a spare, try purchasing aftermarket keys. They are cheaper than genuine keys, their quality varies but are still up to par with original keys.

Conclusion

It’s always a smart thing when a person has a preventive measure against this type of situation. Always have a spare or maybe even a third key. Lost it? Immediately replace it, don’t wait. Is it a bit too expensive? Try aftermarket keys. There are ways to work around car keys and their price. If your key is lock inside your car, we mentioned above about the articles we made. Check them out. Lastly, please take care of your keys. You would not want to experience the headache of losing and replacing car keys.

07 Dec
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What To Do if I Locked My Car Keys in the Boot of My Car?

Locking your own keys inside your car is one thing, keys locked in the boot is another. This is a common issue for drivers around the world. One moment you left your keys inside the boot to carry something off and the next moment you absentmindedly closed it, leaving your keys inside. If former articles talk about the eerie feeling of creeping dread when locking your keys inside your car, locking your keys inside the boot of your car is another monster entirely. Fortunately, there are several options for you to choose from to get your keys out of the boot, the only problem will be the amount of time to get the key out. Getting your keys off the boot of your car takes hours off your day. If you’re a very busy person, be prepared for what will happen.

Deadlock Feature

This is one reason why getting your keys locked in the boot of your car is a bad situation. This is a feature of most modern cars. Whenever a deadlock feature is engaged, it makes it very hard to open the doors of a car. Essentially, a deadlock centers on a feature where the inner door locks are disconnected from the locking mechanism. This makes manually opening cars a headache, you can only open your car with your key if this happens. This feature has a habit of happening when you remove your keys out of the ignition. If this happens, the only option now is to call for an auto locksmith. When calling for help, be specific about your situation. There are auto locksmiths who specialize in this type of situation.

Call Auto Locksmiths

This must be the first thing to do if you locked your keys in the boot. The boot of your car was built different, it was built to be a safe place to store items and to make theft nearly impossible. Be sure to call an auto locksmith, regular locksmiths can get inside your car through the door but getting inside your boot may need specialized people.  However, be prepared that this will be a long process. With modern car manufacturers creating cars to be more secure, it will a lengthy wait before they will get your boot open.

Boot Release Button

If somehow your car doors aren’t locked, you could use the boot release button inside the car. A feature that many modern vehicles have. The location of it varies from car to car however, generally, it is found on the driver’s side of the car.

If your car doesn’t have this feature, you may gain access to the boot of your car by folding your seats down and crawling in towards the boot.

Spare Key

Locking your key in is very stressful and in a very stressful situation, people tend to forget they have a spare. If you happen to have a spare key on hand, good for you. But, if your spare key is at home and you’re ways away from it, that may be a problem. If you’ve lost both you’re main and spare key, order a new one. This will not be a quick process, we talked about this in detail in a previous article, “Replacing Remote Car Keys“.

Boot Release Override

This an option for people with automotive experience. Use a battery, your car battery for instance, with the fuse box of your car to produce an electrical short that will unlock your boot. Searching this method online will show detailed information on how to do it. If you’re a visual learner, there are some videos with a step-by-step process on how to do it. Warning, this is only for people with automotive experience.

Break the Boot Lock

This option should be your last result. If you exhausted all possible remedies and if you’re in a hurry, this a quick yet expensive solution. You can either break the main lock or go through the back seats. Doing this might only take an hour or so, but in this hour a lot of damage can be done, and a lot of money can be wasted. Again, only use this option as a last resort.

Be Sure to Not Let This Happen

To make sure that this never happens is to always be mindful of where your keys are. Always check your pockets before opening and closing the boot. If not, always have a spare on hand. You can be creative on where you can place and hide your spare. If you left your spare inside the main body of the car and you left your main in the boot, you could break in the car first to take the spare and use it to unlock the boot. We’ve made an article on how to get inside a locked car, “How to Get Keys Out of Locked Car with Automatic Locks“. Please remember, locking your keys in the boot of your car is very different if you locked your keys in the main body of the car. With the information detailed above, be prepared that this will consume a lot of time and effort to solve this problem.