My car keys are lost and gone forever... what do I do?

[chris10]

That pretty much describes it. I've spent the last few days searching for my keys.. they're nowhere to be found.

Am I screwed or do I have to somehow assemble a key out of a paperclip? Will my AAA card help me out at all?

Any help would be great

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Go through the auto manufacturer, not the AAA. I'd start with the dealership where you bought the car.

And next time, don't be a dumbass. Not having a spare set of keys is incredibly stupid.

 

[fishface313]

you don't have copies of your car keys?

 

[SonnyDaze]

Is it a late model car? You may be able to go to the dealer with the VIN and get a key made for it. You'll have to show ownership of the vehicle as well.

 

[chris10]

It's a 91 nissan that I bought from another person... I think going to a Nissan dealer will just result in laughter. Both from the dealer and probably you

has anybody ever done this?


well, long story short: im home for thanksgiving break, and left my spare set up at school. which is 200 miles away

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: fishface313
you don't have copies of your car keys?

Obviously.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: chris10
It's a 91 nissan that I bought from another person... I think going to a Nissan dealer will just result in laughter. Both from the dealer and probably you

has anybody ever done this?


well, long story short: im home for thanksgiving break, and left my spare set up at school. which is 200 miles away

Then have your roommate or a friend or the RA or somebody go into your room and overnight them.

 

[enis083]

Take your registration to the dealership and they usually can make a new copy for you.

 

[kami333]

AAA can only help if you think your keys might be in the car. Worth a shot if you've looked everywhere but in the car.

Dealerships can usually cut a key from you from the VIN like it's been suggested, mine cost $15 and 5min (only key I got was a copy, it didn't work too well so I had one made)

 

[Kelemvor]

Definitely call a Nissan dealer. If you can show them the title that you own the car, they should be able to get your a new set. Not sure if they'd need the car or the VIN or what but they should be able to do something...

 

[Shadowknight]

Once I lost my keys... Triple A sent a guy out and he managed to make a key right then and there. Without Triple A, it would have been over $100.

 

[doze]

Call a locksmith

 

[Reckoner]

It's all over for you and that car. Time to send it to the chop shop ASAP.