Lost my car key and it needs moving ASAP

[whatxd]

I'm sure this has been done to death over the years but was wondering if anyone can offer any advice.

Cutting a long story short, I'm in the middle of a self build, parked on the driveway today to get some stuff done.

Come home time, can't find the key anywhere. The car is open.

The site is in a bit of a mess and it could've fallen off the scaffolding, down a cavity, accidentally in a rubbish bag. Basically it could be anywhere. I just have no recollection of what I did with it when I got there.

Trouble is I've got a scaffolding lift and deliveries next week so I need it moving as its blocking the access.

Anyone recommend any replacement key services, or starting a car without a key?

The car is a 2008 Honda crv.

[DorsetSparky]

whatxd said:

I'm sure this has been done to death over the years but was wondering if anyone can offer any advice.

Cutting a long story short, I'm in the middle of a self build, parked on the driveway today to get some stuff done.

Come home time, can't find the key anywhere. The car is open.

The site is in a bit of a mess and it could've fallen off the scaffolding, down a cavity, accidentally in a rubbish bag. Basically it could be anywhere. I just have no recollection of what I did with it when I got there.

Trouble is I've got a scaffolding lift and deliveries next week so I need it moving as its blocking the access.

Anyone recommend any replacement key services, or starting a car without a key?

The car is a 2008 Honda crv.

Is it on hardstanding? Trolley jacks and dollies/skates? Can at least move it out the way.

[crofty1984]

DorsetSparky said:

Is it on hardstanding? Trolley jacks and dollies/skates? Can at least move it out the way.

That was my first thought. Might also be worth calling a mobile key service.

[whatxd]

DorsetSparky said:

Is it on hardstanding? Trolley jacks and dollies/skates? Can at least move it out the way.

No, compressed hardcore on a steep hill. Once the handbrake comes off it would roll forward but without a key the steering lock would mean I roll in a straight line into the middle of the road

[Matt_T]

There is a good YouTuber called Access Denied Car Keys - he seems to do this all the time and post little vids on YouTube.

Maybe give him a call - no idea where he is though!

[geeks]

Know anyone with a car trailer who could pop round and let you roll it onto it?

[edc]

Call breakdown recovery and get it moved to your main address.

[whatxd]

Thought I'd update to say I found it, in a tool bag. I would say someone has played a prank on me but I was alone yesterday. I've no idea how it got there. Next quiet day I'll go and get a spare one cut

[ferret50]

whatxd said:

Thought I'd update to say I found it, in a tool bag. I would say someone has played a prank on me but I was alone yesterday. I've no idea how it got there. Next quiet day I'll go and get a spare one cut

[geeks]

whatxd said:

Thought I'd update to say I found it, in a tool bag. I would say someone has played a prank on me but I was alone yesterday. I've no idea how it got there. Next quiet day I'll go and get a spare one cut

Might be worth getting a lanyard to hang your key from when onsite, either around your neck or looped through a belt loop on you jeans if you are going to be there alone alot will save future instances of "where did the fking thing go this time?"

[Lester H]

Glad the key is found. In case anyone is still looking at the thread, it’s easy for a mobile locksmith to produce a key to start the vehicle and get it running. The expense comes when the key has to be programmed to the vehicle to do its remote actions. The more complex the car, the harder this stage is.The problem is that when you are in a panic you have no time to research best locksmith.

[Sheepshanks]

Lester H said:

Glad the key is found. In case anyone is still looking at the thread, it’s easy for a mobile locksmith to produce a key to start the vehicle and get it running. The expense comes when the key has to be programmed to the vehicle to do its remote actions. The more complex the car, the harder this stage is.The problem is that when you are in a panic you have no time to research best locksmith.

Something - either the key or the car, or both - would need to be programmed so the immobiliser would recognise it, surely?

[SuperPav]

Sheepshanks said:

Something - either the key or the car, or both - would need to be programmed so the immobiliser would recognise it, surely?

If you can get INTO the car as per the OP i.e. it was left unlocked, almost all cars can have a new blank key programmed using OBD port without any drama.
Because of this, most cars will therefore have OBD port within an interior alarm surveillance zone, and some have physical barriers (e.g. you might need to open a door or bonnet and those would be deadbolted if you didn't unlock the car with a key).