What to Do If You Lose the Audi A6 Car Key?
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Generally, cars nowadays come with two keys, one for regular use and the other as a spare. The spare key can come in handy. If the vehicle is far from the spare key, or if the spare key is also lost, then you will have to call a professional locksmith to unlock the car. Every car comes with an anti-theft code configured with the vehicle. You just need to provide the vehicle registration and personal identification to the 4S store.
I just went through this! Losing the key to an Audi A6 is indeed troublesome. The first thing to do is to immediately use the mobile app to lock the vehicle's location to prevent it from being driven away. Then, contact the dealership to report the key loss—they will simultaneously deactivate the lost key's access to the car locks. If you need to use the car urgently, ask the dealership to provide a temporary key, but remember to bring your purchase documents to verify your identity. For the long term, you'll need to get a new key. Audi's smart keys require synchronization with the anti-theft system, which most local shops can't handle. Getting a new key from the dealership might cost around 4,000 RMB. By the way, next time, consider buying a keychain with a tracking chip from Taobao—it costs less than 200 RMB.
If you lose your Audi key, I recommend handling it in three steps: First, confirm whether the car is safely parked and immediately call the dealership to freeze the key's access. Never call a tow truck yourself, as Audi's anti-theft system will lock the steering wheel. Then, bring your ID and vehicle registration to get a replacement. The staff will need to use specialized equipment to match the encrypted chip in the key. The entire process takes about three hours. The new key is indeed expensive—last time, my friend spent 3,800 yuan on an original key. Finally, remember to check if the spare key is still at home. It's best to store the two keys separately in daily life.
