Do You Leave Keys With Mechanic?

LPT: When you need to give your car key to a mechanic etc,

ALWAYS give them JUST the car key

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Why should you have a spare key?

Spare Keys

Save You Time & Money

Having a spare key helps lessen the need for a locksmith to open your locked-out door. A bonus is that it will even save you time waiting for a repairman or a locksmith to arrive. It's cheaper to have a duplicate key instead of spending more money when your keys or locks break.

Where should you keep your spare car key?

1. Hitch receiver box.
2. Tire well.
3. Inside the gas tank flap.
4. Behind the front license plate.
5. Behind the bumper.

Where should you not hide a spare key?

• Under your door mat.
• Under a potted plant or in a flower pot by the door.
• Under a garden statue.
• On the doorjamb.
• In the mailbox.

What do you do with a spare key?

How long can a mechanic legally keep your car to fix?

How long can a mechanic keep my car?

There is no legal limit

to how long a mechanic can keep your car. If you are unsatisfied with your service, you can always take your business elsewhere and try to find another mechanic.

How do mechanics avoid getting ripped off?

1. 5 Ways to Avoid Getting Scammed by an Auto Mechanic. …
2. Insist that the Mechanic Gives You an Up-Front Estimate. …
3. Ask the Mechanic for Your Old Parts. …
4. Brush Up on Basic Auto Mechanics. …
5. Ask Friends and Family for Mechanic Referrals. …
6. Double-Check the Price of New Auto Parts.

Should I call my mechanic for an update?

Calling Repeatedly for Updates

As the old adage says, patience is a virtue. More often than not, your mechanic isn't hiding anything from you; they're simply busy working on your vehicle or someone else's.

Calling repeatedly can slow them down and ultimately take longer for you to get your car back

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How can I hide my car?

1. Keep It Locked in Your Garage. …
2. Exchange Your Car With a Friend in A Different State. …
3. Remove The GPS Tracker in the Car. …
4. Hide Your Car in a Gated or Chained Compound. …
5. Lend the Car to Your Neighbor. …
6. Sell the Car.

How do Faraday pouches work?

Faraday bags – also referred to as signal blocking pouches – are

lined with layers of metallic material that can block a key's signals from reaching the outside world

. Once you've locked your car, simply pop the key in the bag and hey presto, any would-be thieves will be leaving empty handed.

Can you sell a car with only 1 key?

It's not just expensive to get a car key replacement, but also if you don't it will have a big effect on the resale value of your car.

If you sell your car with only one set of keys rather than 2, you could lose out on a lot of money

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Should you always have two car keys?

It is safe to buy a used car with only one key, but it isn't the best idea

. If you are purchasing a used vehicle, make sure to get at least one extra key. Most dealerships will not report your purchase of a second key if requested. However, they may charge an additional fee for making another one.

Why do cars have 2 keys?

Two become one

Well into the 1960s, a number of cars had two different keys:

one to unlock the door and another for the ignition

. Then, a single key for door lock and ignition slowly became the norm.

Where should you keep your keys at home?

1. Under the Front Door Mat. PRO- Easy to access. CON- Easy for a thief to access.
2. In a Junk Drawer. PRO- Safe and secure. …
3. At a Freind's House. PRO- Safe. …
4. Inside a Fake Rock. PRO- Easy to access. …
5. In a Storage Unit. PRO- Safe, secure, and someone is always on duty. …
6. In Your Car. PRO- Safe, easy access.

Who should have a key to your house?

Ideally, there should be one key for

every responsible occupant of the house

, plus one spare key. The number depends on your personal preference and the reasons why you need them. You can make more than one spare house key to give to people you trust.

How do you store extra keys?

1. Group Keys By Function. If you have several keys, create an organization system to keep them separated by use. …
2. Tag Them. …
3. Grouped Keys In a Keychain. …
4. Key Wallets. …
5. Bag Them. …
6. Key Organizer. …
7. Self Adhesive Mount Hooks. …
8. Wall Cork Strip.

Where should I put my wallet at home?

Designating a specific spot for your wallet makes it much less likely that you'll forget it. For example, don't just randomly stick your wallet in a pants pocket; instead,

put it in your back right pocket

every time. If you keep your wallet in a purse or bag, designate a specific compartment for your wallet.

Can a garage hold your car?

Well, in almost every state, there is something called a mechanic's lien. This basically means that

a mechanic can keep your car until you pay your bill in full

. Even if your car is worth $100,000, if you have a bill for $20, they can keep your car until the bill is paid.

Do I have to pay a garage if they don't fix my car?

If you told the garage to do whatever needs to be done to fix the car, then you gave them the right to decide what work to do.

You'll have to pay if the work was necessary and the price is reasonable

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What is the California Lemon Law?

California Lemon Law

protects you when your vehicle is defective and cannot be repaired after a “reasonable” number of attempts

. The Lemon Law applies to most new vehicles purchased or leased in California that are still under a manufacturer's new-vehicle warranty.

Do mechanics lie to make more money?

Car mechanics are notorious for lying to their customers in order to gain extra work for things that don't really need doing or for charging extra for things if they can tell someone doesn't really know what they are talking about. Sadly, this can lead to people spending lots of money without actually needing to.

How do you know if a mechanic is ripping you off?

1. Telling you your brake rotors need to be replaced, when they don't. …
2. Changing the spark plugs on a 50,000 mile car. …
3. Emotionally blackmailing you into a repair. …
4. Recommending miracle cure additives. …
5. Sucking you in the door with free tire rotation or winter inspection.

Why do mechanics charge so much?

Also, the cost of becoming a mechanic can be expensive.

Mechanics must put themselves through school and the common practice in the auto industry is for mechanics to supply their own set of tools

. “Every mechanic's got at least $25,000 in tools that they own. They've had to pay for them themselves,” said Larsen.