Car Key Replacement in Atlanta, GA

Proof that the car is yours

A new key both opens and starts a car, so expect to prove ownership before one is cut or programmed. Have ready:

• the registration in your name
• a photo ID that matches the name on it
• the vehicle identification number (VIN), which is on the registration and is usually visible through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver's side

If the car is leased or financed, bring the registration and the lease or loan papers. If the paperwork is locked in the car, say so; it can be checked once the door is open.

Where the car is waiting

Where the car sits shapes the visit.

• MARTA station lots. A key lost on a transit trip can strand the car at the station, where long-term rates start after 14 hours at nine stations, so a car waiting on a new key can pick up extra charges. Keep the entry ticket; the exit machine needs it.
• Tower garages. In a Buckhead high-rise where management controls garage or elevator access, the fob comes from management and is separate from the car key, so say who can let someone in to reach the car.
• Driveways. In west and north Buckhead's single-family streets, say whether the car is in the driveway or inside a closed garage.

Which key you had

Say which kind of key was lost: a plain metal key, a key with a chip (transponder) in the head, a key with lock and unlock buttons, or a push-button start fob. For a fob, see key fob programming. Give the make, model and year, and bring any spare that still works. If the lost ring also held house keys and anything showing your address, consider rekeying your home. Request details are on the car key replacement page, and more on the Atlanta page.