Tuesday, April 8, 2014
How to Make a Key From a VIN
If you lose all the keys to a car, it is possible to use the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to acquire a replacement. It can be expensive to use a locksmith to create a replacement key from the autos ignition, so a locksmith should be your last resort. Take the VIN and proof of ownership to the dealer for your auto and request a duplicate key.
Instructions
- 1
Find the VIN and record it. The VIN is typically on a stamped metal plate on the drivers side of the dashboard. It is also stamped inside the engine compartment, on the engine or on a tag attached to it.
2Take the VIN to an automotive dealer for that model.
3Present to the dealer proof of ownership. Requirements will vary, but duplicate title in your name is recommended.
4The dealer will contact the manufacturer to have a duplicate key made. This may take a few hours to a few days.
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