What to Do When You Lose Your Car Key and Have No Spare?
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You can contact a professional locksmith company to unlock the car and then go to a 4S shop to make a new key. Here is some relevant information about car keys: 1. Every new car comes with an anti-theft key code: Generally, a new car is equipped with 2 to 3 keys. At the same time, every new car has an anti-theft key code. If only one key is provided, the 4S shop can query the anti-theft key code from the database based on the vehicle license and the owner's ID card provided by the owner. After obtaining this code, the 4S shop will require the owner to provide the key tooth shape number to make a new metal key. 2. You can call 110 or 114 if you lose your car key: If you lose your car key, you can also call 110 or 114 for help. If you call 110 or 114, they will transfer your call to the corresponding coordination center, which will notify a nearby or on-duty locksmith service company. A professional will contact the owner immediately to help solve the problem.
That day I lost my keys at the shopping mall and didn’t have a spare on me, which was really stressful. After calming down, I first located the license plate and noted down the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), usually found at the lower left corner of the windshield or on the driver’s door frame. Then, I contacted the car brand’s 4S dealership—they needed to verify my identity as the owner by checking my driver’s license and vehicle documents. If the car has an anti-theft chip key, the dealership would reprogram a new key using the VIN, though it might take up to two days. If the car was locked, I’d have to call a tow truck to take it to a repair shop. The whole process took quite some time, so I recommend keeping a copy of your spare key in your wallet or phone case to avoid being stranded in emergencies. After this experience, I never dare to go out with just one key again.
