Lost Key, No Spare, What to do???

[FrCrilly]

Hi All,

I have just misplaced the key to my car and have no spare. (the car is locked).

I believe I can open up the door and take out the ignition and the key barrel for the door. After this, I would think I could just replace both car parts.

Is this all I can do or does anyone know any other options that I haven’t thought of? (eg is there a way to mould a new key without replacing any parts)

(NOT looking for advice on how to break into a car).

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In Advance for all responses.

[Dark-Mavis]

You will have to give a few details on car model and year.
Newer cars have more anti-stealy devices!

[mkdon05]

If you bring you vehicle registration cert to a main dealer, they can make a key for your car.

[Bryn]

Originally Posted by mkdon05

If you bring you vehicle registration cert to a main dealer, they can make a key for your car.

That's what I was about to say!

[whoopsadaisydoodles]

Happened to me last year, was a nightmare, volvo came and lifted my car back to the garage where they ordered in and programmed a new key. Cost me the guts of €500
Turned out my key had been handed in to the shop beside me who knew it was mine but 'forgot' to tell me they had it

[whycliff]

Bring your drivers license/Passport and your Registration book into the manufacturer of the vehicle dealership and they will be able to sort the rest for you.
Might not be a bad idea to get them cut you a second key aswell, but maybe not with a keyfob ect...

[Busta Hyman]

a vehicle locksmith will be able to make you a key at the car. speedykey did this for the wife when she lost her keys but the guy idi say some cars cost more than others. what car is yours?

[whycliff]

Originally Posted by Busta Hyman

a vehicle locksmith will be able to make you a key at the car. speedykey did this for the wife when she lost her keys but the guy idi say some cars cost more than others. what car is yours?

What about the engine immobiliser?

[Busta Hyman]

programmed it there and then with a new chip and deleted the lost ones

[whycliff]

Cant Argue with that, sounds like a good job!!!

[Busta Hyman]

it was he was nice and quick as well took about 45 mins

[eringobragh]

Originally Posted by Busta Hyman

a vehicle locksmith will be able to make you a key at the car. speedykey did this for the wife when she lost her keys but the guy idi say some cars cost more than others. what car is yours?

How much did it cost out of curiousity??

[c4cat]

Originally Posted by FrCrilly

Hi All,

I have just misplaced the key to my car and have no spare. (the car is locked).

I believe I can open up the door and take out the ignition and the key barrel for the door. After this, I would think I could just replace both car parts.

Is this all I can do or does anyone know any other options that I haven’t thought of? (eg is there a way to mould a new key without replacing any parts)

(NOT looking for advice on how to break into a car).

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In Advance for all responses.

Now say goodbuy to the best part of a days wage to pay for a new key

[Busta Hyman]

Originally Posted by eringobragh

How much did it cost out of curiousity??

it cost €195 for the first and 50 for the second

[johnc24]

Originally Posted by whoopsadaisydoodles

Turned out my key had been handed in to the shop beside me who knew it was mine but 'forgot' to tell me they had it

oohh hate that!!