Where Should I Look for My Car Keys?

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Where Should I Look for My Car Keys?
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Table of Contents

• Where Should I Look for My Car Keys?
• What to Look for in an Emergency Locksmith
• When Should Someone Call an Emergency Locksmith?
• What Should People Do When Theyve Lost Their Car
  Keys?
• How do People Get a Car Key Replacement?

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Where Should I Look for My Car Keys?

• They were there just ten minutes ago, right? They
  arent there now, though! Its happened again
  youve lost your car keys and need to find them
  fast to get to that workout, party, or business
  meeting. Everyone thinks of where the most likely
  places where that set of keys might be before
  they call someone to get them a car key
  replacement. Here are the top places to look

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• Try your purse or wallet. Its the most common
  place that people forget to take a good look in,
  but a nice, big purse also has a pretty deep
  bottom, so empty it out first before calling in a
  professional to make a new set!
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• In the car. Its the next most common place
  people forget their keys. This seems like
  something that no one would do, but there are a
  lot of people who set them down on the car seat,
  get distracted, and then forget them there! If
  this happens and the door is unlocked, no
  problem. If the door automatically locked or the
  car was intentionally locked, then be ready to
  call in a car key replacement business so that
  you can get back in the car!

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• In a drawer. Its still pretty normal for people
  to leave keys and wallets on the top of a dresser
  or inside the top dresser drawer. Its also
  normal for people to forget them there! This is
  why its always a good idea to check on top of
  that bureau and in it before panicking!
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• In a changing room. Between changing clothes,
  putting things in and taking others out of a
  locker, and chatting with friends a set of car
  keys can easily get misplaced in a changing room.
  If one finds themselves locked out of their car
  outside the gym, then look there first. If that
  fails, then it might be time to call for a car
  key replacement

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• Underneath the couch. This great, wide maw of
  darkness swallows up many things like spare
  change, pet toys, the remote control, and
  escaping sets of keys! Look here first, because
  so many people sit on a couch that theres a good
  chance of them being under there.
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• Look in the bathroom. Its amazing how often
  people go into a private or public bathroom,
  never realizing that in their hurry, they forgot
  the car keys on the counter. People clean their
  hands and they set their keys down when they do!
  If the search of a public bathroom yields no
  rewards, then it might be time to look into car
  key replacement, though.

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• Dark places. No, this isnt advice for those who
  hang out in basements and dungeons. There are
  plenty of bars and restaurants that keep the
  lights down for atmosphere. Its also there that
  people are more likely to leave a set of keys on
  a table or stool. Many parties also tend to have
  low lighting where keys can end up hiding. If one
  finds oneself unable to find them though, they
  might need to get a replacement set ordered.

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What to Look for in an Emergency Locksmith

• Needing a key replacement business is something
  that can happen out of nowhere, such as finding
  oneself locked out of their home, their car, or
  even their business! These sudden and surprising
  moments can result in a sense of panic so that
  people end up calling up a replacement service
  because they were the ones that showed up first
  in a search!
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• Finding a reliable, good locksmith should be done
  before theres an emergency and not afterward,
  especially if someone owns a business. Here is
  what to look for in an emergency locksmith

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• Make sure that they are available twenty-four
  hours a day. This is pretty self-explanatory. If
  they call themselves an emergency service, then
  someone calling up at midnight shouldnt get a
  message saying that theyre closed for the night!
  An emergency service is open every day of the
  year, so make sure that it says so on their
  website. This information should be readily
  accessible and not hidden on their website. If it
  is, beware that they might not be entirely honest
  about their hours.
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• Make sure they are properly accredited. A
  locksmith is a professional. Theyre not someone
  who toyed around with it in high school and now
  call themselves experts! Locksmiths get proper
  post-secondary training in the field and should
  have the necessary accreditation to support them.
  They also shouldnt be afraid to supply that
  information to anyone who asks!

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• Make sure they are experienced and that the
  company has some history. This is information
  that people dont even need to call about as its
  usually listed on their website. Its always a
  good idea to visit a business site just to make
  sure that everything looks right. They should
  have some history and they should have a good
  amount of experience. Good companies boast about
  the combined experience their employees have,
  others dont.
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• Check for reviews both online and off. Chances
  are a company has had other experiences with
  customers and its in your interest to look them
  up. Online, most sites do have an average rating
  that they supply for each business. All one has
  to do is keep in mind that four or five stars out
  of five, or the rough equivalent, is always an
  indicator of a good business. Three is a pass,
  but not great. Two or less is generally an
  indicator that the company is probably not the
  best choice.
• It's also a good idea to ask around offline. Even
  in larger cities, friends and family have usually
  heard of a company and more people use emergency
  locksmiths than you think. Ask around and see
  what they have to say.

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• Ensure that they are reliable. This is a bit
  harder to figure out, but not impossible,
  although it might mean trying them out for a
  while. If after youve hired the company on, you
  notice that they dont appear to be answering the
  phone often or that the phone lines tend to be
  busy, then theyre not as reliable as they
  claimed and it might be time to switch to a new
  emergency locksmith.

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When Should Someone Call an Emergency Locksmith?

• People hear the name and immediately think that
  there must be some times when they shouldnt
  call. It is, after all, called an emergency
  locksmith, right? That actually does send some
  people looking for a regular key replacement
  service, but the question remains When should
  someone call an emergency locksmith?
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• Youve been locked out of your car... and its
  still running! This is probably one of the
  ugliest scenarios that someone can think up, but
  it does happen to people. When this occurs,
  concentrate more on what to do about it then
  feeling guilty or pointing fingers. The car is
  running and something has to be done right away!
  An emergency locksmith can come in and take care
  of the situation quickly.

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• You lost your car keys. This happens all too
  often and to the most unsuspecting people. It was
  in your pocket when you got out of the car, but
  now its gone! Once all efforts have been made to
  locate the keys, and if there is no access to a
  spare set, then its time to call in an emergency
  locksmith!
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• When someones safety is at risk. This could mean
  that a pet or a baby is in the car or the house,
  and you need to get in right away. It could even
  be that one ends up locked out of the house with
  burners and a stove still on! This definitely
  qualifies as an emergency and getting someone in
  to open the door is an absolute priority.

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• The key is stuck in the ignition. This can happen
  with a lot of cars, especially now that they have
  safety features the can get a little buggy.
  Through a malfunction, a person can find that
  they cant get their key out of the ignition. In
  this case, its best to call in an emergency
  locksmith to release the key.
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• When you find yourself locked out of the house!
  Yes, usually theres someone else in the house to
  let you back in, but thats not always possible.
  Other members of the family could be at practice,
  school, or work. In these cases, where one might
  be locked out of the house for hours, then
  calling an emergency locksmith is perfectly okay.

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• You are getting divorced. In most cases, theres
  plenty of time to get the locks changed, but not
  all divorces are the same. In some cases, a
  person may be coming for their things despite
  the fact that they really arent and theyre
  coming over right now! In these cases, one is
  trying to protect their property and the best
  thing to do is to call in an emergency locksmith
  to make sure that lawyers are called instead of
  the police!
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• Right after a burglary. A burglary means that the
  home has been compromised and its a good idea to
  get the locks changed right away, especially when
  the homeowners believe that a spare set of keys
  might have been taken.

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What Should People Do When Theyve Lost Their Car
Keys?

• Losing ones keys can be a very scary moment,
  especially if someone finds themselves in a less
  than familiar part of the city. Its in those
  times that one needs to know what to do in that
  event and quickly! Here are the basics of what to
  do when someone loses their car keys.
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• Dont panic. This is a common piece of advice,
  but its also the best thing to remember when one
  realizes that their car keys are gone. Panicking
  only clouds the mind and leads a person to make
  more mistakes or to act in a hasty manner and do
  something that they might regret.

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• Retrace your steps carefully. Keep in mind that
  losing a set of keys does not mean that theyre
  going to necessarily stay lost. The last time the
  keys were used was the last time the car was
  used, so they have to be somewhere nearby. If
  its been hours since the last time the car was
  used and a person was hiking on a trail, for
  instance, then the likelihood of them finding
  their keys does go down, but it might not be a
  bad idea to check anyway.
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• If the keys were lost in and around a shopping
  center, grocery store, or another place of
  business it cant hurt to go in and see if
  theres a lost in found. The keys may even have
  been turned into customer service.

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• Call the police. Although it is unlikely, someone
  might have discovered the keys and might know
  which vehicle it matches. Many keys have an
  unlock function that causes the lights in a car
  to flash when its unlocked. A person can press
  the button at the end of a parking lot and see if
  any lights flash when the button is pressed. They
  then have everything they need to access the car.
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• This scenario isnt very likely but it can
  happen, so it is a good idea to contact the
  police and let them know what happened. They will
  keep a lookout and might be able to help in
  finding the key set.

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• Look in the car! This might seem like the obvious
  thing to do, but more than one person has
  accidentally left their keys in the car. If there
  is anywhere that you sometimes put the keys in
  the car or anywhere that they might have fallen
  out of your pocket and onto the floor of the
  vehicle, then see if they might be in there. If
  they are, a simple call to a locksmith will get
  them back!
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• Call an emergency locksmith. If everything else
  possible has been done, but no keys have been
  located, then its time to take that measure to
  get the car back on the road quickly call in a
  professional! Many cities now have emergency
  locksmiths where all they do is come to the
  rescue in situations like this. Theyre also
  usually operating around the clock, so if all
  else fails, give them a call!

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How do People Get a Car Key Replacement?

• This might seem like a simple question on the
  face of it, but replacing a car key isnt always
  as simple as people think it is, especially when
  it comes to needing a set of car keys right away!
  How do people replace a set of car keys? There
  are a few ways to do it
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• First, the big question is just how old the car
  is. For newer cars, the set is an electric
  version. The older models come with the
  traditional, metal keys and that directly affects
  how people can replace them.

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• For metal keys, one has to find and write down
  the cars VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
  This can be found in a number of different
  places, so the best thing to do is go online and
  find out where it is rather than spend a lot of
  time scouring the car for information!
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• Next, write down the make, model, and year of the
  car. This is important for finding the exact key
  that people need in order to order a new key for
  the car. At this point, a person can do one of
  two things
• Call up the manufacturer. Contacting the
  manufacturer of the car is the most direct way to
  deal with the problem, but its also the most
  expensive. Nonetheless, some people prefer this
  option. The manufacturer of the car can usually
  help people through the process, but it will take
  longer to get a new key.

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• Call up a locksmith. And, yes, call up a
  locksmith who handles cars! They are pretty easy
  to find and the need for emergency replacement
  keys has resulted in the creation of emergency
  locksmiths who can aid a person in getting a new
  set of keys quickly.
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• There are also key fobs online from companies
  that specialize in replacement keys. If a website
  has the matching one and theyre legitimate, then
  they might be a good option to take.
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• For those who are looking to replace an electric
  key, they should immediately check their warranty
  to see if it covers replacement keys. If it does,
  then one just needs to take their information to
  the local distributor and see if they can get a
  new one at a good price.

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• This will sound like a familiar refrain, but the
  other option is again to call a local locksmith.
  Depending on how soon that new electric key is
  needed, they might be calling an emergency or
  regular service. The new keys depend on
  transponders that have chips in the key. If the
  transponder detects the wrong chip in the key,
  then it wont start the car.
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• The good news is that these are common enough now
  that a locksmith can get a new one for a car for
  a fairly good price. There are plenty of online
  shopping sites now that do have blank keys that
  can then be mailed. Once in a persons position,
  a locksmith or technician can then help a client
  to properly code the new key to the car.
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