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Big or small, new or old, working or broken – Fascinating key facts and other motoring news
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 the door lock.…Read more
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 new one cut…Read more
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 key or lock issues early in the…Read more
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 you've…Read more
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 that wasn't easy enough, it can also…Read more
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 to one of…Read more
Rest assured, it happens to all of us at one time or another time - You know, when you drop your car key or fob in a deep puddle, a bowl of water or even leave it in your pocket and it ends up in the washing machine, spinning at 1200 rpm shortly before you…Read more
Article summary: It's not as easy as you think You'll probably damage your car Your insurance company won't be happy You can easily injure yourself You might get your collar felt! If the title of this article has you perplexed as to why you'd want to break into your own car, there's one obvious reason.…Read more
Not all cars have a valet key so you can be forgiven if you've never even heard of them before. This is especially true if you have an older/cheaper make or model of car because a valet key is exactly what the name suggests - a separate key for valets to use that restricts access…Read more
Many of us have had occasion to use a standard locksmith to change the locks on our houses or to help us get into our homes when our keys have unexpectedly gone missing. However, you may never have thought about whether you may need to use an auto locksmith. In fact, some people may be…Read more
