Big Katuna
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I have been helping out in the office at a Locksmith's Shop for a friend.
I have learned many amazing things in the last few months.
I have been amazed at how many people drive and otherwise live their life with only ONE key for things like their house, car, tool box, shed, boat, motorcycle, safe, etc.
My car came with three keys; two primary and a Valet key. If I lost one, I would go get another made ASAP.
I am amazed at how freakin expensive losing all your keys can get. Most modern cars start at $200 for the first key and another $70 for the second key. AND UP!! Towing or service call fees not included.
Some European cars can be hundreds and hundreds.
Making a key for a motorcycle (no keys) can be $90 or so.
If you have a code, lucky for you. $20-$35.
So friends; if you are down to your last key, do yourself a favor; go to your local Locksmith and get some copies made.
My Kharma ran over my Dogma.
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5er4ever
Ontario Canada
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Good advice, thanks
Bet that job is interesting. Always wanted to learn the trade.
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CavemanCharlie
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I always have one hidden on the vehicle somewhere in one of those magnetic things. On these new fangled stupid newer cars it won't start the car but, it will get me in the door. I had a friend that lost her key to one of these newer cars with the chip in it and she had to have the car towed 30 miles to the nearest dealer jut to get a key made.
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silvercorvette
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I have been in the habit of wearing my keys on a chain around my neck since 1996.
I still managed to get locked out twice. I had just bought a 2010 Dodge truck and drove from my house to a factory in IN shortly afterward. I had the camper loaded in the back of my truck and was headed home. It was around 12 AM when I decided to fill up my tank and head to a rest stop to take a nap. I had the key in the truck so I could record the miles and stepped out for a second to record how many gallons I took. Within seconds after I stepped out the dogs had jumped up on the door and push down the lock button. I wasn't even sure where I was, I think it was someplace in Ohio. I explained the situation the the gas station guy and asked about a lock smith but he called a cop that had a neat little air bag device the he used to spread open the door enough to get a wire in to open the door. There is more to the story but I now carry a key that will open the door around my neck as well as a key to state the truck.
The Key to the Chevy Volt I have isn't a real key it is an electronic device the will allow you to start the car with the push of a button as long as the car senses the key is nearby inside the car. So there is almost never a need to remove it from around my neck
I once read that studies have shown that most accidents occurr within 10 miles of home, so I moved
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5er4ever
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I see the day when chip implants will be common place. I often thought belly buttons could hold a chip device for cars, trucks, atm's, health insurance and gps for the elderly that wander off. There is a time in your life when you don't want to be monitored but equally true that there is a time when you should be.
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Jarlaxle
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Big Katuna wrote:I have been helping out in the office at a Locksmith's Shop for a friend.
I have learned many amazing things in the last few months.
I have been amazed at how many people drive and otherwise live their life with only ONE key for things like their house, car, tool box, shed, boat, motorcycle, safe, etc.
My car came with three keys; two primary and a Valet key. If I lost one, I would go get another made ASAP.
I am amazed at how freakin expensive losing all your keys can get. Most modern cars start at $200 for the first key and another $70 for the second key. AND UP!! Towing or service call fees not included.
Some European cars can be hundreds and hundreds.
Making a key for a motorcycle (no keys) can be $90 or so.
If you have a code, lucky for you. $20-$35.
So friends; if you are down to your last key, do yourself a favor; go to your local Locksmith and get some copies made.
Here's one for you: try getting a key blank for a Porsche 928!
John and Elizabeth (Liz), with 3 nutty cats
My beloved St. Bernard, Marm, lost him 1/2/12
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WeBeFulltimers
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silvercorvette wrote:I have been in the habit of wearing my keys on a chain around my neck since 1996.
I did this also. I believe it was the year I was in the fifth grade and it was my locker key. Am now 63 years old. 
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hokeypokey
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If I get out for a second while leaving the keys in the ignition, I always put the window down !
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Big Katuna
Deland, FL
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Jaraxle wrote:Here's one for you: try getting a key blank for a Porsche 928!
HERE ARE SOME.
We have some on our auto key board at the shop, too. We have NOS of 50's and 60's cars. The old Ford single sided keys with the V-8 design, old Plymouth keys, etc.
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RVUSA
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I just leave the dog inside the truck with the keys. Have you ever seen a 100 lb. lab be on one side of a door and a begging strip on the other side of it. Presto, click, and the doors are unlocked. Smartest dog I have ever had, fattest too. 
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