Misplacing your car keys is one of the biggest stresses that a car owner can go through, as you start to panic about your car and what you’re going to do about driving. But us here at Keytek® Auto Locksmiths want to make this frustrating situation as easy as possible for you, so in this blog we’ll guide you through the most common places that car keys have been misplaced. And if all else fails, we’ll show you how to get replacement car keys through a reliable Auto Locksmith service such as us!
Where Do Most People Leave Their Keys?
Loosing or misplacing car keys is a very common problem that happens daily for car owners, so don’t feel too annoyed at yourself if this has happened to you – these things happen (to a lot of people)! Based on research, we’ve put together a list of likely places that your car keys may be hiding to help you find your lost keys. Some of these may be an obvious place to search, but when as it’s common for people to not thinking properly when they are stressed and frustrated, it’s easy to forget about some potential areas.
Roof/Boot of Car
If you’ve just come out of your car and have been busy juggling with the shopping and need to put down your car keys to be able to carry the bags, then the roof is an easy place to put them, and therefore potentially forget about them.
Leaving your car keys in the boot of the car is the same situation, as you may have been using the boot and got either distracted or needed to put your keys down somewhere to be able to carry things that have come out of the boot of the car.
Ignition
Once again, if you were in a rush or being distracted, or maybe just had a long day from work, then you may have just forgotten to take your car keys out of the ignition. A lot of people forget to check inside the actual car when they’ve misplaced their car keys, but it’s always worth it just in case.
Pockets
Like many things, leaving your car keys in your pocket and forgetting about them is a very easy thing to do. Whether it’s coat pockets or trouser pockets, it’s important to look in all pockets of what you were wearing when you left the car.
Bags
Losing your car keys in your bag is also a very easy mistake to make. As there may be a lot of items in your bag, it’s always best to check the bottom of your bag, and not just have a quick glance at the top of it.
Front Door
If you have your car keys on the same key chain as your front door key, then it is likely you could have just left them in the front door lock. This can easily happen if you are busy carrying things into the house after unlocking the front door and forget to take the keys out of the lock, or this could happen if you were rushing or being distracted.
How To Find Lost Car Keys with Phone
Key finders and smart keys are a great investment. Modern technology can come to your rescue when it comes to finding lost car keys. Consider investing in key finder device that attaches to your keychain. These gadgets use Bluetooth technology to help you locate your keys using your smartphone. As well as key finders, some car manufacturers offer smart key systems that allow you to track your keys through an app or use a button to make them emit a sound.
For example, Mercedes now offers the ‘Mercedes Me App’, meaning that a car owner of a Mercedes will be able to track their car and car keys within 1 mile of your phone and the car/car keys. However, if the key fob battery dies, then the tracking will fail. To find out more about tracking Mercedes car keys, check out our blog!
Replacement Car Key
If unfortunately, you’ve retraced your steps and searched for your car keys as much as you could but you still haven’t found them, then it’s time to get a replacement car key. Luckily, Keytek® Auto Locksmiths is a trusted and reliable car key replacement service that can provide you with a new set of keys promptly and efficiently. Our team of skilled Auto Locksmiths are experienced in dealing with various car models and can offer professional auto assistance to get you back on the road in no time.
If you are interested in our Keytek® Auto engineers replacing your car keys for you and want to find out more information, we have a blog on the cost of replacement car keys in the UK for you to read.
Spare Car Key
As car keys are easy to misplace and lose, it is always best to have a spare car key on you. If you can’t find your original set of car keys and you are locked out of your car, then having a spare car key will save you a lot of stress, gaining you entry to your vehicle so you can get back on the road.
Having a spare car key can also be very useful for other situations than losing your car keys or being locked out of your car, such as increasing the value of your car. To get a spare car key for your vehicle, contact Keytek® Auto Locksmiths and we’ll get it sorted for you!