The Car Seat Spare Key The majority of parents have experienced the terrifying experience of trying to reach behind their child's car seat and not gaining enough force to release the straps. The company NAMRA has come up with The Car Seat Key to make this task much easier. Finding a new key at your Seat dealer can be expensive however UK Auto Locksmith is a cheaper alternative. Broken Keys When a key snaps off inside your lock with that stomach-curling snap, thoughts of fear and despair descend upon you. Take your breath before you give up. It's not impossible. If you're fortunate you might be able to pick up the broken piece using the help of pliers needle nose. If not, tweezers will be just as effective (just be careful not to accidentally push the broken edge farther into the lock). One excellent trick is to make use of a can of WD-40(r) Smart Straw with the smart nozzle and then spray directly through the keyhole to grease it. This will aid in helping the broken piece to slide out and loosen any binds that could be holding it in its place. Try wriggling it up and down, or in and out, to break it free from whatever is causing it to become stuck. Other methods have been tried by individuals, for instance using the paperclip on both sides to hold the broken piece and push it out. You can also use a drilling bit. Make sure you drill the hole on the exposed side of the key that has been broken, not the lock. Keys damaged Keys Sometimes, what seems to be a major hardware issue is actually just a bit of dust and grit underneath the key, which prevents it from working correctly. Often, you can fix this issue yourself, without having to purchase replacement parts. You will require a plastic prying tool (a credit card is ideal, but a flathead screwsdriver is also a viable option in the event of a need) and a container you can use to hold the essential pieces while you take them off. You will also require an spudger to remove stubborn dirt and grime and a Q tip for cleaning the keypad. If you can remove the key and other internal parts ensure that you record their places so that you can rebuild them properly later on. If the key is completely broken in the ignition or the fob, a professional lock will have to repair it for you. This is due to the fact that Seat uses a special four-digit security code to program keys to cars and they don't divulge this information to anyone, even the owners. With a special tool and software, we can locate the code and provide you with a new key at a cheaper price than the dealership. Stolen Keys The replacement of your car keys can be more expensive and difficult in the event of theft rather than damaged or lost. It is always beneficial to keep a spare key on your vehicle as it could be less expensive and faster than going through a dealership. UK Auto Locksmith is a specialist car locksmith that can assist in obtaining keys for replacement or programming them into your car. They offer their services throughout the nation, and their costs are considerably lower than dealerships. They are a highly-respected business with a devoted team of customer service to help you. |