Capital BMW Quincy Area Dealer Gives Advice about Spare Key Importance

May 16, 2013

Anyone that has ever lost their house keys or car keys knows the importance of having a spare key accessible. Being locked out of your vehicle is not only frustrating it can also be dangerous in certain situation. Our Quincy area BMW dealer recommends keeping a backup key even if you are used to a keyless entry system.

Duplicate vehicle keys can be available through our dealership. Many of today’s vehicle keys contain computer technology that can only be replicated through the auto industry especially for ignition keys. Keys that operate the trunk or doors may be available through typical hardware stores. More often than not, keys perform many purposes and drivers only need one key.

Always Have an Accessible Backup

It may be a wise idea to provide a duplicate key to your vehicle to a trusted friend or family member who can get it to you in an emergency. If that is not an option, you’ll want to find a suitable place to hide your car key. It is not recommended that you hide a key on the exterior of your vehicle. There are small magnetic boxes that can be used to hide your key on the underside of your vehicle. Speak with our service department for suitable suggestions.

If your current model BMW features accessories like a keyless start or keyless remote entry, be sure to schedule an appointment with our service center if your system is not working properly. Our service center team are certified professionals and well-versed in the BMW brand. We will ensure your vehicle parts and additional accessories are functioning properly through regular servicing. We ensure our replacement parts are up to BMW standards so you will have the peace of mind that things will always work as they should.

In the event you do not have a duplicate key available when you get locked out and a locksmith needs to break into your vehicle, bring your BMW into our BMW dealership near Quincy soon after for an evaluation and any necessary repairs. Attempting to gain entry into your vehicle on your own can cause damage. It is best to leave the job up to a professional. We’ll also help handle your replacement key issues to prevent history from repeating itself.

If you tend to lose your keys frequently, it is wise to prepare for the inevitable before you truly are stuck without access to your vehicle Speak with our service department about accessories and systems that can installed, including keyless entry and keyless starts, to make driving more convenient for you. We can install BMW quality systems to help you drive safer and smarter.