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Getting locked out of your car can be a harrowing experience, particularly if you're away from home and it's dark outside. If this happens to you, it's difficult not to feel slightly panicked at first as you try to figure out the best course of action to take. If...
Easter Promotion – Get 10% Off For Spare Car Keys
Offer valid until Friday 22nd April 2022 All over the Easter period, Keys 4 Cars Ltd. are pleased to announce that we're giving all clients 10% off every spare car key that we cut. This means that now is the best time to grab yourself an extra key so you don't get...
Has your key snapped in the car lock or ignition barrel?
Over time, all car keys will eventually show signs of wear and tear. A key's sharp edges will begin to round off and the key may have more difficulty turning in the lock as a result. Although this isn't necessarily a problem, the key can also suffer from fatigue and...
Don’t write off old-school car security devices just yet
Younger drivers who are on the roads today may not be too familiar with how things were done back in the day. Before car alarms and central locking were even a thing, car security was still just as important as it is now and some cars were easier to steal than others....
What is a transponder key and what does it mean?
If you have a car that's quite old, say a pre-2000 model for example, the chances are it won't have any type of electronics in the key or fob whatsoever. It'll typically be just the key shaft with a solid plastic handle so that you can turn it once it's inserted in...
Need a replacement car key fast?
If you suddenly find yourself in a situation where you need a replacement car key quickly and aren't sure of the best (or cheapest) place to go, get in touch with Keys 4 Cars first. You may instinctively assume that a dealership would be the best place to go and get a...
Damage-free van entry in Rochester – Another satisfied customer
There are several reasons you may be locked out of your vehicle. The key may have gotten worn and no longer work, or it's been snapped or perhaps lost. You may have even locked it inside accidentally. In particular, during the colder months, it's not uncommon to have...
Renault Scenic remote key fob/card replaced
If your Renault key looks similar to the one on the left in the above image, it's probably a good idea to get a spare sorted out sooner rather than later. Even if still works, you'll never be sure if or when it's going to fail. If it gives up the ghost just before...
Will your phone eventually replace your car key?
This article posted on Forbes recently looks at Apple's brainchild for a keyless entry system for your car. Although not available for older models, Apple's new Digital Car Key uses the iPhone as a virtual key to unlock your car when you touch it on the vehicle. If...
5 Tips To Open A Frozen Car Lock or Door
As we’re now into 2022 and all the Christmas/New Year celebrations are only a distant memory, it’s time to wrap up warm and knuckle-down to the year ahead of us. Aside from the longer nights and shorter day, it goes without saying that the first few months of the...
Lost your car keys at Bluewater Shopping Centre? – We can help
With the Christmas shopping season rapidly approach its zenith, Bluewater shopping centre in Greenhithe is currently heaving with shoppers frantically spending their hard-earned cash. With around 13,000 free car parking spaces spread over 6 car parks, that makes for a...
Is a car dealership the only option for a replacement key?
If you're wondering "do I need to visit my main dealer for a new or replacement car key?", then this post is for you. It's quite common to lose or damage your car key or fob so getting a replacement will probably be the next logical step. Many people assume that going...