The Car Seat Spare Key

Many parents have experienced the dreaded experience of trying to reach behind their child’s car seat leon key fob programming but not being able to get enough force to release the straps. A company called NAMRA has created The Car Seat Key to simplify this task.

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

Lost Keys

If you’ve lost your car keys the first thing you should do is check the place where you normally keep your keys. Some keys “drift” from their normal location and end up on a floor or underneath something. It is important not to give up so quickly particularly if you’ve already looked in the area several times. If you’ve done all this and still aren’t able to locate your keys, contact a locksmith in your area for assistance. Locksmiths are often cheaper than dealerships for replacing car keys. The locksmith will require details about your vehicle, including the VIN or the key code number. This will help them identify your car and provide the correct key to open.

Broken Keys

Dread and despair are likely to hit you when a broken key enters your lock. Take your breath before you give up. It’s not impossible. If you’re lucky, there may still be enough of the broken piece left that you can pick it with pliers made of needle nose pliers. If not, tweezers could work just as well (just be careful not to accidentally push the broken edge farther into the lock).

One fantastic trick is to use a can of WD-40(r) Smart Straw with the smart nozzle and spray directly into the keyhole to lubricate it. This will allow the damaged piece to slide out and loosen any binds that are keeping it in place. You can try wriggling it up and down, or in and out, to remove it from whatever is holding it back.

There are a variety of other ways that have been tried by others like using a paperclip to grip the broken piece from both sides and leverage it out. You could also try a drill bit, however, make sure to drill the hole on the side that is exposed of the broken portion of the key, not the lock itself.

Damaged Keys

Sometimes, what seems to be a serious hardware problem is actually just a bit of dust and grit under the keys that stop it from functioning correctly. In most cases, you can fix this issue yourself, without having to purchase replacement parts. You will require a plastic tool (a credit card is best, but a flathead screwsdriver is also a viable option in the event of a need), and a container that you can use to keep the essential pieces while you remove them.

You’ll also need an spudger to get rid of the stubborn dirt and grime from the key’s grooves and a Q-tip for cleaning the keypad. If you’re able to take off the key as well as its internal components, be sure to note their positions so that you can restore them in the correct order later.

If the key is completely broken in the ignition, or the fob, a professional lock will be required to retrieve it for you. Seat utilizes a four-digit security code when programming keys for the car. They do not divulge this information to anyone, including the owners. With a special tool and software, we can locate the code and provide you with a replacement key for a lower price than the dealership.

Stolen Keys

If your car keys have been stolen, replacing them could be more difficult and costly than if they had been damaged or lost. It is always beneficial to have a spare key for your vehicle as it could be cheaper and more efficient than contacting a dealership. UK Auto Locksmith is a expert car locksmith that can assist you in getting keys for replacement or programming the keys to your car. The service is available across the country, and their rates are significantly less than dealerships. They are a highly-respected business with a devoted team of customer support who will help you.