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How to Locate a Key Car Lost It wasnt that long ago that misplacing keys to your car was an easy task to perform Today the process can be much more expensive and complicated Its crucial to report lost keys as soon as you can whether its an older key or a modern key fob Heres how It can stop thieves from using keys to steal your vehicle Retract Your Steps If you lose something that is important like your keys it can be quite stressful and even panicinducing There are several options to locate the item and follow your steps You must remember where you last saw the car in the last time so that you can begin your search Then think about the next steps you took from there If you own an GPS device it is possible to make use of it to determine the location of your key fob This is only possible in the event that your vehicle has an electronic component and does not have a traditional key Try to visualize your day Close your eyes and try to recall the last time you remember seeing the keys This could help bring up clues to where you lost them Another way to trace your steps is to use a flashlight and look around the area in which you think they might be This is especially useful if you have dark clothing or are parking in a shaded location You can also ask friends and family to help you locate your keys They can provide a new perspective that could spot things you missed If lost keys for car having difficulty with your coachs steps remaining extended even when the step switch is turned off take a small bar magnet and attach it to the screen door sensor on the door frame This will tell the system that the door is closed and will keep the steps in a retracted position This method is also useful for those who want the steps to remain in place when your coach is in storage at the dealer Call the Dealership It can be very frustrating to lose your keys You could spend hours retracing your steps and searching your office house or other places you might have left them In the end you must accept that your car keys are gone and that youll need to call for assistance This can be done either through either a locksmith or a dealership Depending on the circumstance and type of key one of these two options might be better than the other In general car dealerships are able to create replacement keys for the cars they sell They have more information on the car than a locksmith and can provide more details regarding the security features of the vehicle This makes them the ideal choice for certain kinds of cars especially if your keys include a transponder or other security features It is essential to remember that a dealership will be more expensive than an independent locksmith Some cars come with a special smart key that has a chip inside This chip can communicate directly with the computer in the car This allows drivers to open and start the car without using a traditional key If you lose this type of key youll need to contact the dealership to get a replacement Before they can create a new key theyll need proof of ownership and your identity to verify The dealer will also have to pair the new chip to the cars system which can take a few days A good idea is to have a spare smart key in your purse because you may be able to enter the car with it even when youre unable to go to the dealership immediately Check with your insurance provider to determine if this type of loss will be covered under your policy If it is covered theyll offer you an alternate and might be able track the location of your vehicle They may even send a tow truck to take the vehicle away and return it to you Contact Your Insurance Company Losing your keys to your car was not a major problem until recently You might have kept a spare key attached to your car in a small box or kept it on your keychain and when you lost the one you always had you just bought another Richard Reina is the training director at CARiD He claims that cars are more advanced today and require more sophisticated keys which are more difficult to lose and are more costly to replace Based on the make and model of your car you might need go to a dealer or a locksmith to make the new key Locksmiths are usually the cheapest option They can create an replacement key within a matter of minutes Some people however prefer to contact their car insurance company and see if they have roadside assistance that will cover the cost of getting the new key Unfortunately the majority of standard auto insurance policies dont cover stolen or lost keys to cars It is rare to find an addon policy that covers stolen or lost keys to cars Roadside assistance can be another option However it typically only covers the cost for locking the keys in your vehicle and doesnt cover the cost of replacing the key For electronic fobs youll need to visit a dealer to have a replacement key created This involves pairing a chip with the car so youll require proof of ownership such as your registration or title you could look here is a cost that could cost you a couple hundred dollars or more and it may take longer than working with an experienced locksmith in your area Some homeowners insurance policies include coverage for garage door openers and keys but only a few insurance companies provide this coverage It is worth comparing rates with your insurance provider for this type of coverage Regardless of what you choose to do its important to inform your insurance provider that the keys are lost so that they can check their records and notify you if the vehicle is ever reported stolen Contact the Police Not long ago misplacing or losing keys to your car wasnt a big deal Locksmiths could cut a brand new car key right on the spot The technology used in automobiles has advanced so much that keys can be expensive to replace The first thing you need to do is submit a police report to the police This will assist in tracking the perpetrator and make it easier for you to prove that your keys were taken You will have to provide basic information like your cars model and model as well as your name and address You may also have to provide proof that you own the car such as the V5C form with your name on it Find a spare if you already have one Sometimes they are stored in places that are easy to access like the back pocket of a jacket or the purse you carry around when you leave the house It is possible to ask around for anyone who has seen your spare for instance your roommates or family members You should also look in public spaces like restaurants and libraries You may find your key in these places as they are a repository of keys that people have discovered and returned You may also want to contact a specialist automotive locksmith if you can afford it They can modify the key without the original one and can even disable the older one to ensure that it cant be used by anyone else to steal your vehicle They may have to dismantle part of the ignition system to do this however it will be worth it if your car was taken Its difficult to know when your car keys may be lost But its best to prepare for the worst Use these tips to minimize your chance of being a victim Also ensure you have an extra key in your pocket at all times You never know when it will save your life Emma is blogger and owner of a car at CarsBlog wrote this article