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Lost the car key

Postby Perfect_Chaos » Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:50 pm

Just wondering if anyones been in a similar situation and how did you resolve it. I lost my car key (nots keys, just the single car key) somewhere on the planet. the unlock button on my clicker has been broken for some time now so i cant even get in the car (key isnt in the car though). i called the Nissan dealership and they cant help me til the service department comes back on monday. anyone been in a similar situation? how did you resolve it? BTW the car isnt in my name. its my step-dads old car and is still in his name. how can i prove im not a thief just trying to steal some car???
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Bluecast » Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:54 pm

Can you just call a locksmith and have your step-dad on the phone to verify it?

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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Perfect_Chaos » Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:59 pm

Ryudo wrote: Can you just call a locksmith and have your step-dad on the phone to verify it?


but whos to say the "step-dad" on the phone isnt a co-thief?? good point tho. i dont know if a locksmith is necessary at this point. getting in the car wont get me anywhere. i need nissan to magically pull a brand new key out their butt some how lol. unless lock smiths can do that (not literally of course). can they????
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Bluecast » Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:03 pm

Eh I have had to do the verify thing plenty of times for different circumstances. I doubt a thief would call a locksmith. They would just break in.

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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Perfect_Chaos » Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:08 pm

Ryudo wrote: Eh I have had to do the verify thing plenty of times for different circumstances. I doubt a thief would call a locksmith. They would just break in.


very good point. =D> but can locksmiths make new keys?

EDIT: cant get in touch with my mom or step-dad (who live 3 states away) to save my life! i want to see if they have a spare key they can just mail me
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Let's Get Sweaty » Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:23 pm

A few years ago I got into big trouble when I lost my car keys in the ball pool at a kids' party. You'd think it would be my problem and mine alone, but for some reason the parents were livid and I was asked to leave before they called the police. Total overreaction.
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Let's Get Sweaty » Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:23 pm

Sorry, I meant khakis.

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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Feelers Rebo » Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:49 pm

Let's Get Sweaty wrote: Sorry, I meant khakis.

I told an almost identical joke regarding Steve Irwin about a year ago.
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby AnimeGamer183 » Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:54 pm

Cori locked her keys in her car the other day... that clumsy girl, I swear. I have some cuts and bruises from my attempts at getting them out, her window was partially down so that helped some. There is something new every week with her lol
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Sailors? » Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:15 pm

Can locksmiths make new keys?????? That's their bloomin' job you turnip. It'll cost you an arm and a leg though so look long and hard for that lost key.
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby south carmain » Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:35 pm

break the window and hotwire it obviously, it's like you haven't even played gta :roll:

though in all seriousness if you have the paperwork to the car it should be enough to prove you're not a thief, even if it's not in your name
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Perfect_Chaos » Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:44 pm

Sailors? wrote: Can locksmiths make new keys?????? That's their bloomin' job you turnip. It'll cost you an arm and a leg though so look long and hard for that lost key.


i always just picture them unlocking a door with a jimmy because you locked your keys inside
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby St. Elmo's Fire » Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:35 am

If it really is properly lost, then it's gonna cost a lot for a new one from Nissan (and they may take a long time about it, IME). A locksmith *may* be able to craft a new one, but usually they need the old one to read the code from (if it has an immobiliser chip in it, which most cars do). It'll also more than likely be a generic key so you'd have to get used to unlocking it and locking it with the key instead of pressing on it. If all the locks need to be replaced, well, that's the worst case scenario TBH, would probably need to be done by Nissan and would cost an eye-watering amount.

Sorry I couldn't help more, I have lost mine on multiple occasions, but not mega lost to your extent. ;-)
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Bluecast » Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:11 pm

For future reference can do this. Mom has her main one. A backup one and if worse comes to worse one at my place. Someone she trusts.
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Re: Lost the car key

Postby Thief » Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:15 pm

Why're ya'll talkin' about me?!

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