I lost my only set of keys! How do I replace them?

[ross87t]

While I was working on my car Friday, I put my keys down on the bumper of my dad's truck. I had to run to the parts store, so I borrowed my dad's truck, and like an idiot, drove off with my Buick keys still on the bumper. Needless to say, they're history now.

How do I get another set of keys for this thing? I know locksmiths can make keys, but I was wondering if I could just go through GM to get another set. Does anyone know?

Ross

 

[TURBOV6]

Call the dealer and give them your vin number. Or you will have to go to a lock smith. When you buy a car it usually have a tag with letters and numbers with the keys, this is how the dealer get new keys made for you.

 

[Tow Man]

I do know for a fact that a locksmith can make you a set of keys. They will have to remove a lock cylinder from one door and the ignition cylinder. They can cut a key based on the number on the lock cylinder itself.

You can check with your local GM parts counter and see if they can make a set based on vin number. There is a good chance that they can.

Good luck!

 

[Nick Micale]

It is doubtful that even the selling dealer will still have records available for the key numbers of your 15 year old car? No other dealer even had those records.

A GOOD auto locksmith can take impressions from your ignition and door locks and make a key. Takes my friend about 5 minutes a key! Cheapest way is to remove the lock cylinders, and even a novice can make a key from the code on them.