The Car Seat Spare Key

Many parents have experienced the terrifying experience of trying to reach behind their child's car seat and not being able to apply enough force to release the straps. The company NAMRA has come up with The Car Seat Key to simplify this task.

UK Auto Locksmith offers a lower cost alternative to purchasing the new key to your seat key cover from the Seat dealer.

Lost Keys

The first thing you need to do if you've lost the car key is to check the area where you typically keep keys. Sometimes, keys "drift" away from their normal location and end on the floor or under something. It is crucial not to give up so quickly particularly if you've previously searched the area several times. If you've done all of this and are still unable to locate your keys, call an area locksmith for help. Locksmiths can be cheaper than dealerships for replacement of car keys. The locksmith will require some information about your car, [empty] such as its VIN or key code number. This information will help the locksmith identify your vehicle and provide you with the correct key for [empty] starting it.

Broken Keys

The feeling of helplessness and fear come over you when a key is broken in your lock. Take the time to breathe before you give up. It's not impossible. If you're lucky, there may still be enough of the damaged piece sticking out that you can pick it using needle nose pliers. If not, tweezers could work just as well (just be careful not to push the broken edge further into the lock).

A great trick is using the can WD-40(r), Smart Straw with the smart nozzle that sprays directly into the keyhole. This will help the damaged piece slide out and can also loosen any binds that are keeping it in place. You can try sliding it up and back or in and out to break free from the thing that is holding it.

There are several other methods that have been tried by other people like using a paperclip to grip the broken piece from both sides and then push it out. You can also use a drill bit. Make sure you drill the hole in the exposed side of the key that is broken, not the lock.

Keys damaged Keys

A lot of times, what appears be a major hardware issue is actually just some grit or dust under the key, which is stopping it from working properly. It is possible to resolve this yourself, without the need for replacement parts. You will require a plastic prying tool (a credit card is the best, but a flathead screwsdriver is also a viable option in a pinch), and a container you can use to keep the essential pieces while you remove them.

You will also need the spudger tool to remove stubborn dirt and grime from the key's grooves and a Q-tip for cleaning the key pad. If you are able to remove the key and its internal parts ensure that you record their location so you can put them back in the correct order in the future.

If the key is completely damaged in the ignition or the fob, a professional automotive lock will be required to retrieve it for you. This is because Seat utilizes a specific 4-digit security code to program keys to the car and they do not provide this information to anyone else, even the owners. We can retrieve the code using a specialist tool and software and supply you with a replacement key at a much less cost than the dealership.

Stolen Keys

If your car keys are stolen, the process of replacing them is more difficult and costly than if they were lost or damaged. It is always beneficial to have a spare key in your car as it can be cheaper and faster than contacting the dealership. UK Auto Locksmith, a specialist car locksmith, can help you obtain replacement keys for your car or even program them. Their service is available throughout the nation and their charges are also considerably lower than the dealerships. They are a trusted company and have a fantastic customer support team to assist you with any enquiries.