Forgot the key in the car

What you need:

• Spare key
• Wire hangers

Provide key replacement in an emergency

• If you have a spare key, you can swallow your panic and simply get it to unlock the car.
• If this is some distance away, you can bridge the distance using public transport or a taxi.
• If the replacement copy is not nearby at all, it may be possible to have it sent to you by post. However, insured and therefore traceable shipping would have to be selected. Although this is not a particularly quick solution, it is still feasible if the For example, the car is located on private property and therefore there is no risk of being towed or the like consists.
• In addition, with luck, you can have a copy made using the vehicle registration document and possibly the key number. Contact a dealer or a workshopwho knows the make of car you drive to find out if this procedure might be possible in your case.

This is also how cars can be opened

• If a window is ajar, you can try pulling the doorknob up with your fingers or using a wire clothes hanger to open the door.


Lost car keys - what to do?

Have you left your car key or lost it? So don't rush ...

• Anyone who is a member of the ADAC can call the breakdown service to help with a key that is forgotten in the car. The mechanics know a few tricks with which the car door can be opened quickly so that you can usually use your vehicle again after a short time and usually without additional costs.
• You also have the option of contacting a nearby workshop and describing your problem. Here you will have to pay accordingly for the service, but at least you can use your car again afterwards.