Losing car keys is a common but frustrating experience. It not only can make you late for an appointment but cause a sense of anxiety knowing someone else might have access to your vehicle. Fortunately, you can make things right by keeping your cool and following a few simple steps.

What to Do When You Lose Your Car Keys

Retrace Your Steps 

It might sound like a gimmick, but retracing your steps works when you lose something. Think carefully about the last time you had your car keys, including where you were and what you were doing. Move from one location to another and check every place you could have left them. If you were in a group, ask whether anyone saw you with your keys and what you were doing with them.

Grab Your Valet Key

If you can’t find your regular car keys, use your valet key — it will work with your car door and engine locks but won’t open a locked dashboard or glove compartment. Keep your valet key on a separate ring from your car key or fob and house keys to ensure you have access to it in an emergency.

Call a Mobile Locksmith

If you can’t find your car keys or valet key, call a mobile locksmith to come to your rescue. In addition to creating new keys based on the make, model, and year of your vehicle, these technicians can also program car chip keys so you won’t miss your lost set.

 

When you need new car keys or replacement transponder programmed, Ability Lock & Key in Kernersville, NC, can help. With a fast mobile response unit and skilled technicians, this locally-owned locksmith company can get you back on the road quickly. To arrange service, contact them online or call (336) 407-1586. Follow them on Twitter for more advice from the region’s best auto locksmith.