What happens when you can't find your keys

[drummer5]

:banghead: It wasn't a brick, it was boom on a sailboat...:dunce:

That's always fun... :freak:

 

[Charlie7]

I drove off with a huge ring of keys of the back bumper of my truck(work keys, trailer ramp keys, racecar keys, PO Box etc etc etc). Lucky for me that some kids found them and brought them back to me after I posted ten signs up. I was happy I got my keys back and the kids were happy with the $40.

My Zephyr had a perfect place to set a can down near the license plate on the back bumper. I was in the shop once sat a beer down there and forgot about it. The next day I drove 30 miles to town and went grocery shopping. After coming out of the store to put my grocery's in the trunk I found the beer still setting there. Dammed lucky I didn't get picked up. The grocery boy got a big laugh out it though.

 

[cbac]

In 1987 I lost my keys. I know that because our three month ol 86 Z28 keys were on the ring. We did the usual, tear up the entire house looking for them, search the garage, the other cars, other people's houses, etc. No joy. So it was off the the key shop for duplicates.

A couple years passed and I was playing around in the front yard with a garage sale metal detector BEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!! There's my keys! They were a little tarnished but they all worked! :derr:

 

[BlueByU]

My Zephyr had a perfect place to set a can down near the license plate on the back bumper. I was in the shop once sat a beer down there and forgot about it. The next day I drove 30 miles to town and went grocery shopping. After coming out of the store to put my grocery's in the trunk I found the beer still setting there. Dammed lucky I didn't get picked up. The grocery boy got a big laugh out it though.

I drove from Dalton, GA with a 44oz styrofoam cup, half full with soda on the back bumper of a U-HAUL a few years ago. Got all the way to Miami, FL and it was still there.

 

[Geordi]

In 1987 I lost my keys. I know that because our three month ol 86 Z28 keys were on the ring. We did the usual, tear up the entire house looking for them, search the garage, the other cars, other people's houses, etc. No joy. So it was off the the key shop for duplicates.

A couple years passed and I was playing around in the front yard with a garage sale metal detector BEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!! There's my keys! They were a little tarnished but they all worked! :derr:

Did almost the same thing, and I have a metal detector too. I even knew the approximate area of the yard that the keys were in... NEVER found anything.

 

[Greg Owens]

In 1987 I lost my keys. I know that because our three month ol 86 Z28 keys were on the ring. We did the usual, tear up the entire house looking for them, search the garage, the other cars, other people's houses, etc. No joy. So it was off the the key shop for duplicates.

A couple years passed and I was playing around in the front yard with a garage sale metal detector BEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!! There's my keys! They were a little tarnished but they all worked! :derr:

Hi,

I had the same issue about a few months ago. I have lost my key fob from my 2011 300. Here is what I found out after a long research, helped me a lot. It was a very nice write-up actually, so I'm sharing it here in case anyone ever finds themselves in the same mess as me...

I guess there is a huge difference between different keys, models, etc. (yours is a key fob)

Also locksmiths and dealers charge different amounts for the very same key.



This site helped me save a lot of money to get my new key.

https://lost-car-keys-replacement.com/chrysler/300-300c-300m/


Generally speaking, to get a replacement key, you have three options:

1. Call an automotive locksmith that offers a mobile service for cars. Here is a phone number for a company that have many different locations and locksmiths: 800-223-1453. I think the work all around the US but not sure. Give them a call and ask.

2. Tow the car to the dealer.

3. Order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program it for you (if necessary).



Here is the link to read more:

https://lost-car-keys-replacement.co...ement-car-key/



If you do call a locksmith or the dealer, don’t forget to mention some important information so they will check if they have the key blank and the necessary tools to code you the new key:

1. Year, make and model of the car

2. Your exact location including street address and zip (for the locksmith to find you easily)

3. VIN number of the car located on the dashboard – very important

4. Make sure you can show them proof of ownership – otherwise they will not make you a new replacement key.



Regarding the cost, it really depends on the type of key you had.

There are 3 main types of keys:

Non-chip keys: for older models (mostly 2000 and older)

Transponder chip keys – these types of keys must be coded on site with a special machine, otherwise the car wont start. These are more expensive to make

Key fob – push to start – these are the most expensive types of keys. Mostly made for models made after 2015.

The average cost is somewhere between $180-$450. It also depends on your location, time of day, weekend, etc etc.



Here is the link for some additional information:

https://lost-car-keys-replacement.co...lacement-cost/



I hope it helps!