Where can you get a duplicate key to an automobile if the origional key is lost?
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question as stated? And you cannot make a copy since origional key is unavailible, where do you find a key to your automobile?
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question as stated? And you cannot make a copy since origional key is unavailible, where do you find a key to your automobile?
May 9th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
call a lock smith they might have a key that fits or change locks and clynders jim v
May 11th, 2010 at 5:59 am
vin number dave
May 13th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Depends on the make/model/year. In most cases, the dealer can make a key if you provide the VIN number and proof of ownership. Rich A
May 13th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Is the “key code” written in the glove box, or in the owners manual?
No “key code”, no new key……
A realy good locksmith can cut one for you without the code. Mr. KnowItAll
May 16th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
A lock smith can make a key from looking at the tumblers, but it might not be cheap.
If the car is a newer car, copy down the VIN number and call the dealership. They might be able to look up the key based on the VIN number and cut you a key. hsueh010
May 20th, 2010 at 8:25 am
From the dealer, or a locksmith, using the VIN. You will have to have the proof it is your vehicle of course. They won’t help you steal one. oklatom
May 21st, 2010 at 7:36 am
you can get one through a dealer sometimes using the Vin number,or a real good lock smith can cut you a new one ,even without a key they can still make one,either way will work on it,the lock smith though will probably be as cheap as a dealer will be,good luck hope this helps. dodge man
May 21st, 2010 at 8:21 am
newer vehicle keys can be obtained at your local dealer for the particular brand you own by showing them you are the owner of the car and giving them the serial number of the vehicle. They can look up a key code and cut you a new one for a fee. If it is an older car mid-ninties or older you can contact a local locksmith and they can take a lock apart and look at the tumblers and make keys for you. Locally it is about $50 to make door and ignition keys for an older vehicle. Either way you will have to show proof of ownership before a legitimate company will help you. Craig H
May 22nd, 2010 at 4:24 pm
A good neighborhood locksmith can sit down with your ignition and hand-cut a key within an hour or two for you, but always bring a cylinder TO THEM. If they come to you, it’s an automatic $40-$60 price increase.However, in many places, lockout companies (such as pop-a-lock here in Vegas) will drive out to you, open your vehicle if necessary, and offer to make you a new key for $30-$80, depending on the company and the vehicle. If it’s a ‘95 or newer, it may get a bit more pricey. A majority of vehicles made after ‘95 have electronic devices in the key (usually transponder technology), which require not only cutting, but programming as well. If this is the case, you may need to research some local locksmiths, to see if they have the necessary machinery to pull it off. But in a LAST CASE scenario, when there is absolutely NO OTHER OPTION, go to a dealership, pay their INSANE fees, and they will make you a key misterinsignificance