Spare Car Key

Gary North - September 10, 2016

One of my site members offered this tip on a forum. I have appropriated it in the name of The People.

I never get in any of my cars without a spare in my pocket. I don't need it often, but just once is enough. I really prefer a flat key and can keep the spare in my wallet. However, my new Ford Fusion Hybrid has a bulky key and comes with a spare. The book explained that losing one of the keys would require a long wait and several hundred $$ to replace. However, if one has two keys, a third can easily be made from those two by using some sequence described in the manual. So, I ordered a third key just in case that I lost one. I would be able to make up the spare again.

So, by prepaying the cost of the key, $150, I am in the position of being able to save hundreds and the wait time for a new key.

Always have a plan B.

This makes sense to me. We never plan to lock the car doors by pressing the lock button when the key is in the ignition, but it happens.