Replacement
car keys can be costly. Given that they're the first line of defense against
thieves, it's to be expected. In some cases, a lost key can write the car off
if its value is low enough. Fortunately, there are a few options out there that
needn't cost the earth when you hire car key made Jacksonville locksmith. If your car key is lost or stolen, you may
be able to claim for the cost of a replacement on your car insurance policy. Some
insurers offer key cover as standard on their car insurance policies. With
other insurers, you’ll only get cover for lost and stolen keys with an upgraded
policy, or as an add-on. In some cases, there’s no excess to pay. In either
case, it's worth checking your policy documents to see if you have this already
in place.
Key
cover exists as a stand-alone policy from companies like car key made locksmith in Jacksonville. In some cases, the benefits
are more generous than just straightforward key replacement. Some policies
include car hire in the event you’re stranded and can’t drive your own car due
to a lack of keys. Check the small print carefully, though. Some policies may
state that keys must be lost for a certain period of time before the cover kicks
in. If you’ve accidentally locked your keys inside the car, most breakdown
services will get you back in your car at no extra cost - provided you have a
policy with them. If the rescue team can’t open the car, they can arrange for a
locksmith to come and take a look. However, you may have to pay for that. If
neither options work, they'll take your car to a nearby garage for further help
and arrange transport for you and your passengers.
Depending
on your policy, you may be covered for the cost of recovering your spare key.
Some premium breakdown packages will cover retrieving a spare from your home
and getting it to you. What if you’ve still got one fully functional key and
are just after a spare for emergencies? In that case you can save money getting
the job done at high street key cutters like car key made services in Jacksonville. Locksmith Jacksonville boasts
that having a car key cut with them is 20% cheaper than buying one at the
dealer. You could also try one of the mobile or online locksmith companies,
which advertise replacement keys. In some cases, this can work out cheaper than
the garage price. But with others it can be more expensive and some operate
only within certain areas.
