where would we be without our key fobs? Hopelessly stuck, that’s what!
opening your car doors, locking and unlocking your vehicle, opening the trunk – many of us have reached the point where we now rely on our key fobs, to the point where losing it can feel like losing your freedom!
Okay, so that’s a bit harsh. Even then, your key fobs are one of the most important parts of your daily grind. Imagine misplacing it—how can you get to work?
And what if you have documents or essential items stashed inside the vehicle, such as money, other keys, ID, etc? Worse case scenarios, what if there is an emergency and you need to get somewhere fast?
When searching for your fob, you should look for it in all possible places: your pockets, drawers, under the bed, every nook and corner of your home, garden, yard, patio, pots, etc.
if your key fob still hasn’t turned up despite that, it might be time to call an auto locksmith in Tulsa and once they’ve worked their magic, we suggest implementing a couple of these habits to stop yourself losing your key fob ever again!
Key fobs
most cars made in the last decade or so have key fobs. While in most cases these fobs are used for remote locking, brand new cars take it a step further, with fobs that also double as:
- Keyless entry fobs
- Spare keys
- car transponders
- Remote controls
while putting each of these functions into a fob has certainly made things more convenient, it has also had the unintended side effect of making things extremely difficult if you lose your key fob!
Fortunately, there are many things you can do to stop this.
In particular, many of the motorists our auto locksmiths in Bayside help ask how they can track their key fobs in the future!
Track your key fob
Despite their high-tech nature, there’s no way to track your key fobs out-of-the-box… yet.
luckily for you, there are plenty of third-party options you can use to keep track of your key fobs until then!
Key finders in particular are a good option.
Essentially this is a small key ring size fob that you can attach to your key fob (or car keys, wallet or phone or anything that’s prone to getting lost!)
With Bluetooth, these key trackers sync with your phone (don’t worry, even budget key trackers tend to have ranges in the dozens of meters).
Depending on the brand you choose, your key tracker can:
- make a sound to help you find it
- Use GPS to find their location
- warn you when you are a certain distance away
All you have to do to find your key fob once you’re set up is whip out your phone and open the app it comes with – no more frantically rushing around, or retracing your steps to find your key fob!
What to do when you lose your key fob
Okay, so your key fob isn’t in its usual place, and you haven’t attached a tracking fob to it either. Don’t worry (yet, yet) – be sure to…
1) look everywhere
… and we mean everywhere!
be sure to double-check less obvious areas like your laundry basket or cat’s bed, just in case. In many cases, your key fob may simply be in one of these spots.
2) Dig up your spare key
Having trouble finding your car key? Need to get somewhere fast?
in these cases you may need to dig out your spare parts.
although it’s less convenient, at least you won’t be stranded anymore – of course, this only works if you’re home when you lose your key fob or remote!
If this happens while you are on the road, we suggest instead…
3) call an auto locksmith in Tulsa
No matter where you live in the Oklahoma region, our auto locksmiths in Tulsa can come to you and help you get back on the road when you accidentally lose your fob.
We can program all types of fobs and remotes on site, so we not only get you back on the road, but also replace your missing key fob with one that is equally functional.
Do you need an auto locksmith in Tulsa?
Whether you use a key fob, remote control or traditional key, having a very reliable master locksmith saved on your phone is one thing you absolutely need!
Whether you live in the inner Tulsa or anywhere around it, you have quick help in case of a key or lock related emergency.
in addition to missing key fobs and remote controls, we can also help with:
- cut replacement keys
- unlock your car
- fixing busted lock and firing chamber
In addition to rapid response emergency auto locksmith service, we are also driven to offer the best possible service!
We focus on the customer as our top priority, because we know the value of your time, and that all important drama can be stressful to say the least.
Do you desperately need help? We will come right away.
