I bought a Lexus SUV yesterday from a used car dealership. Making a long story short, they were very shady people and I'm just glad that I no longer have to deal with them. However, I'm concerned because cars typically come with two keys, right? I'm worried that they are holding the spare key and might attempt to steal our car, since they now know our address. Am I justified to be worried? I would hate to spend a few hundred on getting new locks for my Lexus, which I understand could cost $500.The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
this happens all the time, the person who traded it may not have gave both sets, or they did and the second didn't get labeled and now sits in a drawer, just ask them for the second key, as far as being worried about theft, if they want it they'll get with or without a keyThe used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
Install a Low-Jack. It helps to lower your car insurance.The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
The short answer is yes...If you spent the kind of money a Lexus SUV cost, what's another few hundred for peace of mind and security? Also, I'm sure you're aware, you can't just go to a hardware store to get new keys! There's a security chip in the key.The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
I really think that you should ask the the Dealership to order a spare key for you at no extra cost since all cars comes with a set of 2 keys, either it's a new vehicle or a used one they should provide you with a spare key. aside from that you have nothing to worry.The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
If your purchasing a nice car like a Lexus and they are acting like that, Im not sure if they were the best people to buy from. However, now that you have your dream car just be careful. I'm kinda nervous so I would probably change them. A good dealer would find the key or offer to change your locks. This sounds like a mess. I would ask the dealer to change the locks for your safety. If they refuse, change them and file a corporate complaint. Sorry bout all this!The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
Even if you change it they could still have a key as there only s many key combo's. I would not worry just get another key made. Besides if they want your car they can just take it.The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
Lexus from a shady dealer. hmm...don't even bother trying to get the other key from them. I suggest spending the extra money and get them changed.The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
I agree with the last guy. When cars are traded in at a dealership, sometimes they only get one key. I don't think it is a matter of them holding a key to come get your car unless you bought from a tote the note lot. If this is a franchise dealer that arranged financing for you or you paid cash for the car, they could care less about you and your car as long as they have their money for it. Since it sounds like no one at the dealer can come up with another key, you need to go to a local Lexus dealer and get another key made for the car. The old key and the new key will need to be programmed together.
If the fact that there is another key out there makes your butt pucker, then go through the expense of getting all new keys and locks, but you still need to go through a Lexus service department to do this so that warranties are not voided due to an outside vender messing with the electrical.
Good luck!The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
Don't waste your money on re-keying everything. These are pre-owned vehicles and keys get lost in transit, either from the new car dealership that auctioned the unit, or from the auction itself, keys get lost. I would spend the money on getting a spare key.The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
ZORZO - if your car has the original locks that were installed in the factory - they dont even have to hold your spare key they can make a copy by typing in the VIN ( vehicle identification number ) so if your not going to get the locks changed ( i see it is very expensive ) then dont sweat asking for another key because like i said they can make a cut form the vin number -
you may want to call and talk to a manager at another lexus location in that area and ask for a district managers number - possibly talk to them -
consider a kill switch - but please dont put it in the normal place - under the dash in the glove box -
try somewhere like running the wire under the carpet and into the air vent - some where most people dont place them -The used car dealership only gave me 1 key. They claim the 2nd is missing. Should I get my locks/keys changed?
I have bought all my car used and NEVER had more than one key, I have to do a copy myself.
Don't sweat, car thieves don't need a key to steal any car, so your car probably is as vulnerable as any other car in the street.
If you want to feel safer, get a lock or an alarm, it would be good for your insurance and you will feel better.
