Stolen Car Key

Ldamolol on 02/09/2023 - 10:30

Hey guys I just discovered the inside of my car searched through this morning. Unfortunately it looks like a forgot to lock my car last night. I had all my house keys and wallet credit card etc in the car at the time. Currently filling out a police report, cancelling cards etc

Its a new car bought from a dealership last year so it came with 2 intelligent keys with remote locking capabilities and 1 mechanical key. I recalI the mechanical key coming in one of the pockets with my car manual and service logbook. I can't seem to find it now so i suspect it was also stolen.

My question is, will I have to get both my intelligent keys replaced? or is there a cheaper way but still making the stolen mechanical key useless?

Thanks

Automotive Car Key

Comments

  • spackbace on 02/09/2023 - 10:35
    +9

    Barrels changed, new key inserts for the smart keys (not the smart enclosure parts)

    Sounds like you should be able to get away without replacing the smart keys themselves, with no need to pay for coding

    • damolol on 02/09/2023 - 11:10
      +1

      Thanks thats what i was hoping but honestly not too sure

      • spackbace on 02/09/2023 - 11:13
        +1

        Assuming neither of the smart keys were stolen, what I said is accurate

        • damolol on 02/09/2023 - 11:56

          If the mechanical key can start the ignition, won’t I need to also replace the ignition?

          • spackbace on 02/09/2023 - 12:43
            +1

            @damolol: Yeah, you'll need to change the necessary barrels (likely the main barrel, and the one on the driver's door)

          • pegaxs on 03/09/2023 - 10:52

            @damolol:

            If the mechanical key can start the ignition, won’t I need to also replace the ignition?

            No/possibly. Unless the mechanical key has a chip in the head of it. If it was just a metal key, it wont start. If it has a bulky plastic head, it may have a transponder in the head and that key will start the car.

            Go see a dedicated automotive locksmith, tell them what happned, they can then rekey all your locks, recut all your keys to the new code, program out the "spare" key if it did have a chip in it, and program a new spare key if you need it.

            Then ring a regular residential locksmith to come out and rekey your house if they got your house keys as well..

    • HeWhoKnows on 03/09/2023 - 18:38
      +2

      Why is OP asking us when they can ask the dealer or any locksmith for the correct answer?

      • splicer on 04/09/2023 - 09:25

        Um, well isn't that obvious?

        … everyone already has Ozbargain open?

  • HardQuiz on 02/09/2023 - 10:50

    Your house keys got stolen as well?

    I assume the incident didn’t happen at your house and the car was parked somewhere else.

    • damolol on 02/09/2023 - 11:11

      Car was parked in the driveway. We were sleeping when it happened

      • AustriaBargain on 02/09/2023 - 16:41

        Your partner opened the front door for you, or it was left unlocked?

      • HeWhoKnows on 08/09/2023 - 18:03

        Sleeping on the job again?

  • sumyungguy on 02/09/2023 - 10:50
    +5

    Take a breath before you lodge the report… there's a fine for leaving your car unlocked.

    • damolol on 02/09/2023 - 11:11

      Crap, i just lodged the report.. Is it an offence in Victoria to leave it unlocked on private proeprty though?

      • sumyungguy on 02/09/2023 - 11:27
        +1

        Sorry to hear that. Next step: consult an independent automotive locksmith to work out your cheapest option. Of course your dealer/manufacturer can help but at significantly higher cost. I'd go for just one new remote/key. I've bought many pre-owned cars that only come with one key. If you want to replace everything you may need to make an insurance claim.

      • MeesusEff on 02/09/2023 - 15:01
        +1

        "I forgot to mention the broken window…!"

        😂

        • Protractor on 02/09/2023 - 18:53
          +3

          Yes why go a small fine, when you can score a fraud charge or perjury

    • franco cozzo on 02/09/2023 - 11:45
      +7

      In Victoria, NSW and Queensland, it is illegal to leave your car unlocked or with windows open if you move more than 3m away from it. A window is deemed “secure”, however, if it is open by less than 2cm. Victorians can be hit with a $117 on-the-spot fine, while in NSW you will get stuck with a $114 penalty.

      …i was thinking 'wtf are you talking about?'
      this is just absurd……you can be fined for walking more than 3m from your car if its unlocked??? wtaf????

      • damolol on 02/09/2023 - 12:01
        +2

        Apparently it’s to deter people creating opportunity’s for car thefts. It’s common for people to warm the car up in the morning and then go back into the house. My neighbour had his car stolen like this.

        • HardQuiz on 02/09/2023 - 12:03
          +1

          Rough part of Melbourne?

        • Protractor on 02/09/2023 - 18:50
          +4

          Your neighbour is an idiot

        • JIMB0 on 03/09/2023 - 09:02
          +2

          Who warms up a car before driving it? It's better to just drive the thing.

          • Dslrfirst on 03/09/2023 - 09:35
            +2

            @JIMB0: not with frost/fogged up windows - thats another fine?

            • JIMB0 on 03/09/2023 - 11:41
              +1

              @Dslrfirst: Not a problem if you park in the garage. Otherwise the air con works rather quickly to defog the windows and a bucket of water gets rid of the frost.

      • EightImmortals on 02/09/2023 - 14:54

        If government smells a way to steal more money from you then they will. We're going to steal money from you for leaving your window down a smidge in case someone notices and steals from you. Govlogic at it's finest.

        • Ughhh on 03/09/2023 - 12:21
          +1

          Do you see cops testing if doors are unlocked all the time?

          • EightImmortals on 03/09/2023 - 13:27

            @Ughhh: Who me?

            How would I know?

            Maybe we need a poll. Do they skulk around looking for slightly ajar windows?

            • Ughhh on 03/09/2023 - 13:31
              +2

              @EightImmortals: Just wondering why cops aren't trying to open car doors all the time for easy money.

          • bhubb18 on 04/09/2023 - 13:21

            @Ughhh: They do that occasionally. Not hugely frequently, but I've heard of it in qld.
            I get it, its a safety thing to help prevent thefts, but it feels like a bit of a cop out to fine people for that.

            • Ughhh on 04/09/2023 - 18:46

              @bhubb18: You don't want people to make it a habit though, then expect police resources to solve their issue when it could have been easily avoided.

      • Protractor on 02/09/2023 - 18:55

        you can be fined

        Now if it worries you see if the plod or govt can supply data of how many have been fined. My guess less a handful, unless it was at a protest of some sort that was irritating govt of big business.

  • Rukiata on 02/09/2023 - 12:31
    +7

    just a question, but why did you leave everything in the car? house keys and wallet credit card

    i have left my phone in the car before and i rushed back out to get it. also i always keep car locked just wondering how you never thought about it or wondered why all of that was missing?

  • kerfuffle on 02/09/2023 - 12:44
    +3

    How did you get into the house if your house keys were in the car?

    • Rukiata on 02/09/2023 - 13:50
      +1

      i want to know this too op and my questions above @damolol

      • damolol on 04/09/2023 - 07:34

        I don’t normally leave all of it in the car. Just bad timing..

        • Rukiata on 04/09/2023 - 13:10
          -1

          i want to know how it happened what was in your mind and why you didnt think of all that stuff being missing?

    • Broke-Ken on 02/09/2023 - 15:55
      +1

      They probably leave their house doors unlocked too.

    • AustriaBargain on 02/09/2023 - 16:42
      -3

      In Melbourne of all cities, the gangland crime capital of Australia…

    • onetwothreefour on 03/09/2023 - 10:06

      Could have a keypad to get in the house, we haven't had to carry a house key for 7+ years.

    • damolol on 04/09/2023 - 07:32

      We have a smart lock installed so we enter the house using a code. No keys needed.

  • Tee Rex Arms on 02/09/2023 - 13:02
    +7

    Don’t wanna victim blame but this is why premiums keep going up. Secure your property ffs

      • ChrisLevo on 02/09/2023 - 15:17
        +13

        They charge because people make claims.

    • Flying Ace on 04/09/2023 - 07:32

      "Don't want to victim blame"

      proceeds to blame victim

    • gromit on 04/09/2023 - 09:47
      -1

      This usually doesn't affect premiums as it is one of those cases insurers love as they can reject the claim for violating the policy that you must secure your vehicle.

  • maybeamacy on 02/09/2023 - 13:05

    Audi?

    I lost one of my smart keys and had to get a new one made. I forgot to bring the manual emergency key with me and it wouldn't work anymore after I got the new key coded because they have to delete all the old keys from the car.

    I brought it back to them and had it coded back in. Any locksmith should be able to delete it for you, just that the key will still unlock your car manually through the key hole but won't be able to start it.

  • Brian McGee on 02/09/2023 - 14:39
    +3

    Funny how many people leave their spare keys inside the car, it’ll come in really handy when you’re locked out and lost your main key.

  • Protractor on 02/09/2023 - 18:50

    No sympathy, would not be surprised if this post is pure BS.

    • Rukiata on 02/09/2023 - 22:59
      +1

      why do you think its BS? just wondering. what they get out of this

      • Protractor on 03/09/2023 - 09:20
        +1

        I'll wait for the updates

  • miwahni on 03/09/2023 - 00:27
    +2

    So not only do they have a key to your car but they have your house keys as well? I hope you're not going anywhere in the immediate future until you can get your locks changed in your home.

  • pegaxs on 03/09/2023 - 10:47
    +2

    I dont know… there is an automotive expert locksmith on OzBargain… Learned all they know from watching Scotty Kilmer videos… Maybe they can chime in with an answer?

    • gyrex on 03/09/2023 - 12:01
      +1

      I learnt how to change my blinker fluid from Scotty.

      • Never Pay RRP on 03/09/2023 - 22:43
        +1

        Lies! Only an authorised dealer can change blinker fluid.

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