The Car Seat Spare Key
Most parents have had the fearful moment of trying to reach behind their child in the car seat exeo key programming but not being able to get enough force to loosen the straps. The company NAMRA has developed The Car Seat Key to simplify this task.
UK Auto Locksmith offers a cheaper alternative to purchasing a new seat car key cover key from the Seat dealer.
Lost Keys
If you’ve lost keys to your car first thing to do is look in the spot where you normally keep the keys. Some keys “drift” from their regular location and end up on a floor or under something. It is important not to give up too easily especially if you’ve been looking around more than once. If you’ve tried this but are still unable to locate your keys, get in touch with a locksmith in the area for help. Locksmiths tend to be less expensive than dealerships for replacing car keys. The locksmith will need details about your car like its VIN or key code. This will allow them to identify your car and provide the correct key to begin.
Broken Keys
When a broken key appears in your lock with the stomach-shivering snap, feelings of fear and despair descend on you. Take an exhale before you give up. It’s not impossible. If you’re lucky enough, there might still some of the broken piece sticking out that you can pick it using needle nose pliers. If not, tweezers will perform the same job (just be cautious not to push the broken edge further into the lock).
A great method is to use the can WD-40(r), Smart Straw with the intelligent nozzle to directly spray into the keyhole. This will help the damaged piece slide out and can also loosen any binds that are that is holding it back. You can try wriggling it up and down or in and out to release it from the thing that is holding it.
There are many other ways that have been tried by others such as using a paperclip to grip the broken piece from both sides and then push it out. You can also use a drilling bit. Be sure to drill the hole in the exposed side of the key that is broken, not the lock.
Damaged Keys
Sometimes what appears to be a major hardware issue could be just a little grit and dust under the key, which prevents it from functioning correctly. It is often possible to solve this yourself, without the need for replacement parts. All you need is a prying device (something such as credit card work best but you could also use the flathead screwdriver in pinch) and a container to hold the pieces of the key while you take them off.
You’ll also need an spudger to remove tough dirt and grime as well as an Q tip to clean the keypad. If you are able to remove the key and its internal parts take note of their positions to ensure that you can put them back together correctly later on.
If the key is damaged in the ignition or the fob, a professional lock will be required to retrieve it for you. This is due to the fact that Seat uses a special 4 digit security code to program the keys to the car and they do not disclose this information to anyone else, even the owners. With a special tool and software, we’re able locate the code and provide you with a new key for a lower price than the dealership.
Stolen Keys
If your car keys are stolen, the process of replacing them is more difficult and costly than if they had been damaged or lost. It is always recommended to keep a spare key for your car. This can be cheaper and quicker than going to an auto dealer. UK Auto Locksmith is a professional car locksmith who can assist with getting replacement keys or programming them to your car. The service is offered all over the country and their fees are much lower than the dealerships. They are a highly regarded company with a great staff of customer support to help you.
