The owner has lost the keys to the car - the situation is unpleasant, and what to do in this case? How to regain access to the car? You can’t get into the salon, you can’t start the engine, and you should have left, as usual, ten minutes ago.
First of all, naturally, you need to try to find the key, if time and circumstances permit. If possible, return home for a spare.
Then we act according to the situation if:
Have a spare car key
- You can drive calmly, and then, in your free time, start searching in detail for your lost key.
- If you are unlucky enough to lose your key completely, contact specialists who will quickly produce a full-fledged working duplicate of your existing car key.
The only key was not found or is locked inside the car
- You need to open the car (on your own - if you have the skills, or by a called specialist).
- If the keys are not in the car, you will need the help of a specialist in any case - to restore lost car keys, you need to cut a new sting on the cylinder and register the keys in the immobilizer.
How to find lost keys?
The first rule is known to everyone from Soviet cartoons: “Calm, only calm.” There is no need for nerves when searching - you will waste extra time and risk missing the keys that are lying in the most visible place. Try to remember what and where they did with the car keys the last time: were they laid out at home or at work, did the weather force you to quickly change clothes (that is, most likely, the keys were left in other clothes).
If your car is equipped with a security system, a key fob hanging on the keychain can also help in the search. Ask someone to push the car at your signal while you are looking for the keys at home: the buzzer of the key fob, and the vibration if it is left on a hard surface, will make the search much easier.
Stage 2: getting to the car interior
If you are in another city, or you don’t have a second key to the car at all, you will have to get to the inside of the car to eliminate the troubles created by the loss. Here it is important to get inside the car without any damage, so knocking out windows and breaking locks is only a last resort. Also in the process, you will find the information we published earlier useful - how to turn off the alarm in a car without a key fob.
You can get to the salon in many ways. In different cars it will be easier to do this through different doors, and in some through the trunk. It will not always be possible to complete this process on your own, but when calling professionals, keep the following points in mind:
- You must have the documents for the car with you, otherwise the specialist will not open the car;
- You can call specialists to open locks only from large companies or official service;
- do not trust the work of opening the lock in your car to the first street specialist you meet;
- It’s better to pay more for this procedure, leaving all the car parts intact.
You can try to open the car yourself only if the glass of one of the doors is slightly open. To do this, just find a wire and make a hook from it for the door closing lever. Otherwise, it is better to call a specialist who will open the lock and leave it in working order.
Such specialists also know how to turn off the alarm, and sometimes they will even help you start the car. But this will depend on the brand of the car and the protection systems included in the package. After successfully entering the salon, you need to prepare for the production of a duplicate key.
How to open a car without a key if it is lost?
Old cars, especially budget ones, are not difficult to open without a key. Removing the outer door glass seal provides good access to the locking mechanism rods; the lock can be easily unlocked with a bent wire or a ruler.
If you forgot your keys in the car, and the alarm blocked the locks, you can stop there. But, if the keys are not in the car, then simply opening the doors will not do any good: the ignition switch will remain locked. On more modern cars with electromechanical locks, it is often either structurally impossible to pry off the mechanical locking rods, or access to them is deliberately difficult. In this case, you cannot do without the help of a specialist.
Attention! If you try to open a car yourself without the appropriate skills and tools, you risk damaging it - scratching the paint, bending the metal of the door. Such actions are taken at your own peril and risk.
The keys were left in the car and it was locked?
Method one
Most people have no idea how to open a car without a key, and are sure that only professionals can do this. Of course this is not true. If you have a simple car with a stud-style door closing mechanism, consider yourself lucky.
You just need to purchase a small screwdriver, knife or scissors from the nearest store. As well as thread, thin rope, fishing line or wire up to a meter long. In a pinch, you can even use a cord.
After which the tool hooks the rubber seal of the driver's or passenger's front door and removes it three to four centimeters. There is no need to completely remove the rubber.
A loop is made on the wire, with which we catch the “stud”. After numerous attempts the target will be caught and all that remains is to gently pull the wire upward. If everything worked out correctly, the path to the car interior will be clear.
We will carefully open the car without a key
in 15 minutes, without scratches on the paintwork or damage to the body.
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When calling a technician, be sure to prepare documents confirming that the car is yours. We do not provide services for opening cars or making duplicate ignition keys if this violates the law.
Method four
How to open a car with a ruler? Sometimes it happens that there is no one to help, there is nowhere to buy the necessary equipment. And at hand - only a regular metal ruler. Well, you can try using it too. To do this, in the usual way we bend the rubber seal in the area of the driver's door lock. And with a ruler we try to press on the locking mechanism.
Many modern cars are equipped with a security mechanism, but old foreign cars and classics can be opened with some effort.
How to recover lost keys?
To make a new car key, you can contact an authorized dealer. However, this option cannot be called profitable - the “officials” prices for all spare parts and labor are the highest. In addition, official dealers will order the key from the manufacturer using the VIN code of the car: this also costs time. They do not provide services for making and programming keys on site; you will have to spend additional money on a tow truck - again, extra costs.
It is more profitable and faster to make a duplicate in a specialized company, as we offer. Making a car key and programming the immobilizer takes little time - you can quickly get back behind the wheel. This will cost several times less than ordering a new key from a dealer; a specialist visit is cheaper than evacuation.
Lost your car key, don't have a spare one?
Method three
Some cars do not have a door closing latch as such. Instead, there is only a central locking control button, which is most often located near the scenes.
In this case, you can’t get by with rope; you only need a long, strong fishing line with minimal bending. After pulling off the rubber seal, you should try to reach this button and press on it. Of course, not every car's security systems will allow you to do this. But if there is even a minimal chance of getting inside, you should definitely take advantage of it.
We will restore a lost car key
at the car parking place 1 hour
More details about the service
The work is carried out in several stages
- Opening a car: using a suitable tool, a Pit Stop 24 specialist will correctly open the doors without damaging the glass, paintwork or the lock mechanism itself.
- Making a “blank” ignition key (or a fully functional key if the car does not have an immobilizer or it is disabled). Cutting on a CNC machine is accurate and does not take much time - a new key made from the cylinder will work no worse than the original one.
- Key chipping: the immobilizer chip corresponding to the car is installed in the key, after which it is registered in the memory.
On cars with a key card, the master has to spend less time - instead of “making a key for a car without a key,” he simply writes a ready-made “blank card”, which we bring immediately to the place of call according to the car model.
It is clear that making ignition keys in a private company carries certain risks - the master can save the key configuration in order to make an additional one later, and register an “extra” immobilizer chip. For our part, we guarantee a conscientious attitude towards clients: reviews of people who have already applied for key recovery confirm both the quality of services and the absence of any troubles in the future.
What to do if you lost your apartment keys
Step 1. Open the door
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There are several options here.
- Contact the management company or HOA. A locksmith from a housing maintenance organization will help you get into the apartment. Plus: the service is usually inexpensive. Cons: You may have to wait a long time and then have the door repaired.
- Call the Ministry of Emergency Situations on 112. Rescuers not only save lives, but also help people return home. Pros: they work quickly. Minus: they are unlikely to stand on ceremony with the safety of doors and windows.
- Call industrial climbers. A great option if you live on the upper floors and the window or balcony is slightly open. Plus: the property is practically not damaged. Cons: such specialists are not available in all cities; their services are paid.
- Contact the professionals. By typing “emergency lock picking” into a search engine, you will find dozens of companies. Pros: technicians work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and arrive within 30–60 minutes. They guarantee the safety of property and open any locks. Cons: expensive.
Whichever option you choose, you will need to prove that you are the owner of the home. If you have a passport with registration or there are a couple of neighbors who are ready to confirm your ownership, proceed to the third step. If the property is rented, call the landlord.
If there are no documents or witnesses, see step No. 2.
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head of legal
There are exceptions to all rules. There is no need to wait for the owners when you have to open the lock to save life or property. But the damage from hacking should be less than the damage from such situations.
Step 2. Call the police
You can dial 02/102 - then the duty squad will arrive - or call the local police officer. You can find out the contacts of the nearest police station using a special service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Law enforcement officials will authorize entry to the apartment and check your documents once you are there.
Be sure to write a statement to the police if you suspect that the keys have been stolen, or if they are lost along with your documents.
And just a note. Police departments have lost and found tables where conscientious citizens bring found items. Take a look there and maybe you'll get lucky. But even in this case, it is better not to skip the third step.
Step 3. Changing the locks
Even if the door remained unharmed or - lo and behold! — the original key has been found, it is better to change the locks or recode the locking mechanism.
Methods for restoring car keys if lost
We offer several ways to solve the problem - you can choose the most convenient one.
- If you can’t open the car on your own, you can call a technician to the place: he will be able to make and reprogram the key, but you will have to pay extra for the visit.
- If you can independently deliver the car to our service to make a duplicate, it makes sense to choose this option: you will get the same result at a lower cost.
- Another option is to dismantle the immobilizer and door lock yourself and deliver it to our workshop. However, this option is not applicable to all car models.
Services
A master who has painstakingly studied the mechanisms of hundreds of locks knows exactly how to open a car without a key.
It is no secret that every city already has a service specializing in autopsies of this kind. Services are not cheap. But are you sure of the master’s qualifications? Don't trust someone to break your car right away.
Watch carefully what exactly the specialist is doing. If his actions seem suspicious or inept to you, the operation takes a very long time, refuse the services. You will have to paint the scratched area and replace the broken lock.
Useful tips
1. You can find different sets of master keys for both beginners and professionals. They are quite expensive, but whether you can use them at the proper level is a big question. Think carefully before spending money on them. In addition, you will have to carry the set with you all the time, which is completely inconvenient.
2. On the Internet you can find a large number of offers for making key rings with a car number. Not the most rational solution. After all, if the keys with such information are found by a dishonest person, you may never see the car again.
It is much more logical to indicate your phone number. Even a return for a fee is a much cheaper “pleasure” than making a new key with an immobilizer and buying a key fob for the alarm.
3. Configure the security system so that it does not close after a certain time after disarming.
4. Make a copy of the key without immobilizer. You can always open the door for them. And even if you lose it, the attackers simply won’t be able to go anywhere with your car.
4. Even if you were unable to open the car yourself or with the help of specialists, do not despair. Each car comes with two sets of keys. You may have to lose a couple of hours traveling home to get a spare set or ask someone in your household to bring it. Agree, not the biggest waste in life.
