Lost Your Keys? Car Key Made Locksmith In Jacksonville At Your Service

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.