A practical checklist for car key recovery: what to prepare, how timing is estimated and when ownership confirmation is required.
First steps
Do not force the vehicle open or dismantle the lock: this can increase repair cost.
When calling, share the make, model, year, location and whether a spare key exists.
What to prepare before calling
- vehicle make, model and year
- a key photo if a broken or old key remains
- location: Abovyan, Yerevan or another city
- whether a spare key exists or the key is fully lost
If a spare key exists
A working spare key usually makes the job easier: the chip, shell, buttons and programming option can be checked without opening the vehicle.
In this case it is often better to make a spare key early instead of waiting for a full lost-key situation.
What affects price
- key type: regular, chip key, smart key or key fob
- vehicle model and year
- full loss or spare key available
- whether call-out service is needed
How the job works
First we confirm vehicle details and key type, then estimate whether a duplicate can be made from a working key or full recovery is required.
Work starts only after technical feasibility is clear and legal authorization for the vehicle is confirmed.
Legal authorization
Car opening and full lost-key recovery are performed only after ownership or legal authorization is confirmed.