{"id":12163,"date":"2019-04-01T20:50:37","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T20:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=12163"},"modified":"2026-01-12T14:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:32:10","slug":"lost-car-keys-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/lost-car-keys-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Have You Lost Your Car Keys? Here\u2019s What To Do Next"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

You might be very busy. Perhaps you were multitasking and you just noticed that you lost your car keys.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This situation is quite common though. Losing your car keys is not the end of the world but could disrupt your day to say the least.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A smart vehicle owner understand that things can easily get lost, which is the reason why you need to carry a spare key with you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you don\u2019t have or cannot find your second key, then things begin to get slightly complicated. Fear not! You are still able to fix this problem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Have you thought about getting a car key replacement? You could order a new key and keep it in a safe place. Below you will find 5 types of car keys and the steps you need to take to request a replacement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conventional car key<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let\u2019s start by looking at the standard key which is a mechanical item that has been issued to car buyers globally.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you lost your conventional car key, you will need to contact a locksmith<\/a> to have them make a new one for you. Of course, a locksmith may not be able to help when it comes to unusual or certain old vehicles. So keep that in mind.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Another solution could be to purchase a new ignition lock cylinder and key from either an auto dealership or repair shop. Again, it all depends on the type of vehicle that you own.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Car key fob<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the automotive industry, a fob was considered an addition to the growing sense of convenience among modern auto shoppers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You could use these fobs to lock and unlock your vehicle but you cannot start the engine without the use of the conventional key.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One major advantage about these items is that there is no need to panic once you lose them. Just use your conventional car key to start your vehicle<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You could get a replacement of your fob by visiting your local dealership or auto repair for about $20 or even less.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Car flip key<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Flip keys were created by combining both, the conventional key and the fob. This combination results in a mechanism that locks and unlocks a vehicle which is also attached to a key that folds into it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Losing this key comes with expensive costs. You could pay around $125 to replace it owing to its design.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You could find these keys at local dealerships where they would cut and set it up for you. Of course, you could also buy a replacement online.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Transponder car key<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This car key was brought to the market in an attempt to tackle security issues (such as, vehicle theft) in the early 1990s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

By design, transponders are ignition keys that come with a plastic head and a computer chip on it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Transponders rely directly on the wireless connectivity that exist between your key and the car. An optimal connection will allow the ignition to engage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Losing this car key could result in higher costs. Not only will you need to have your car towed to the dealership, but you’ll need to order a new key. This request may take several days to process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In addition, the dealer will also have to pair the new key to your vehicle. On average, you will end up paying between $200 and $250 for a replacement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Smart key<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Modern vehicles that work with smart keys have an \u201cstart\u201d button on the dash. This type of key relies on sensor technology which activates by calculating sensor proximity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once the vehicle detects the smart key, you could unlock the car and start the vehicle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Losing your smart key result in the highest replacement costs today. As in transponders, you will need to have your vehicle towed to the dealership and request a new one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Then the dealer will have to pair the new smart key to your vehicle. Since these keys are quite modern, replacement costs could amount to $320, excluding towing fees.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SEE ALSO: How To Successfully Learn To Drive Without Owning A Car<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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