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Getting a Key Replacement Car Key Isn't As Costly As You Think

Everyone knows someone who constantly is losing their car key cover replacement keys. It's not as expensive as people think to get a new key or fob.

Read the owner's manual to see if the key fob can be reset by yourself (usually involves pressing a few keys in a specific order). Make sure to check your car insurance policy or bumper to bumper warranty coverage for the cost of the replacement of your key fob.

Keys stolen or lost

In the past losing your car keys wasn't that big an issue. If you had spare keys one, it was easy to make a replacement at any locksmith or hardware store or even a car dealership. But advances in key fob technology have made it much harder to steal a car, as a result it's becoming more expensive to replace a lost or stolen car key.

There are several different types of keys used in automobiles and the method of getting the new one is contingent on the kind of key you've lost or stolen. If you're lucky enough to have a classic, classic double-edged key, you'll be able to get a replacement from any locksmith or hardware store for less than $20. If your key is embedded with a chip or is integrated into a key fob switchblade, or smart key, you'll need to purchase a new key from the dealer.

If you have a mechanical key locksmiths can duplicate the key by selecting the correct key blank for your year, make and model, and then making a trace of the original contours using the help of a machine on site. For the majority of models, this only takes just a few minutes for a professional to do.

If your key is a smart key or has an a switchblade key then you must be able to have it towed to a dealership and show the proof of ownership. The dealer will then connect the computer chip inside the new key with your vehicle. It may take a couple of days, depending on whether the dealer has the key in stock or is able to order it.