Between trips to the mall, Christmas tree, family trips, and New Year’s parties, the holidays require a lot of driving. As you move from place to place, it’s easy to misplace your car keys amid all the seasonal distractions. Fortunately, if you keep a spare stowed away on your vehicle, you won’t have to worry about being stranded in the winter weather. To help you keep the stress out of your seasonal celebrations, here are three smart tips for hiding a spare key on your car. 

3 Tips to Hide a Spare Key on Your Car

1. Invest in a Magnetic Lockbox

Purchase a durable magnetic lockbox that will stick to your vehicle’s body. If you get locked out, this secure storage device will only open with the right combination, which you can program and change as necessary.

If you have a truck, consider using a hitch safe. This device is conveniently placed inside the hitch receiver and features a combination lock. Hitch safes are slightly bigger than magnetic lockboxes, so they can hold more than your standard spare.

2. Choose a Discreet Hiding Spot

Although a lockbox is secure, you should still place it out of sight to prevent tampering. Many lockboxes can be placed anywhere along the undercarriage where they won’t be knocked off, such as under the driver's side door or the rear bumper. Other smart places include inside the gas cap cover or in an exterior spare wheel cover.

3. Use Duct Tape in a Pinch

If you don’t have access to a magnetic lockbox, another option for hiding a spare key is to duct tape the car key to the back of your license plate. While few people carry screw drivers around on them, most people carry coins and that is usually all that is required to unscrew your license plate and screw it back on.

 

 

Sometimes car keys go missing. If yours have been lost or stolen, Ability Lock & Key of Colfax, NC, can help get you back on the road. This mobile locksmith has the equipment and experience necessary to replace and program new transponder keys. To learn more about their fast, convenient, and reliable services, visit this Piedmont Triad locksmith online. If you need help, call (336) 407-1586.