What to Do If You Lose a Car Key?
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Each remote key has a unique "code." To program a new remote key, it needs to be matched with the "code" in the original car. Once the new remote key is activated, the lost key will immediately become invalid. Even if someone finds the lost key, it will be impossible to start the vehicle. Since most spare keys are mechanical keys, the safest solution is to replace all the locks in the car. Neither large repair shops nor 4S stores will force car owners who have lost their keys to replace all the locks. It is a suggestion that can be considered.
When I lost my car key, I felt a bit panicked, but then I remembered that I always kept the spare key in the drawer at home, so I hurried back to get it and drove the car away. When I arrived at the 4S shop, they told me that car keys nowadays come with chips and require a computer to rematch a new key, which takes about half an hour and costs between 400 to 800 yuan depending on the car model. They also reminded me that if I was worried about theft after losing the key, I could temporarily park the car in a safe place or ask a technician to reprogram the entire car lock system. I thought this was the most reliable solution. In daily life, it's also important to develop the habit of not placing keys in easily lost places, such as pockets or bag compartments, but rather keeping them in a fixed location for peace of mind.
