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The Renault key card

If you’ve ever owned a Renault with a key card you’ll know the problems related to owning one. These key cards are prone to failure due to ware and tare or because it has become bent in your pocket.

If your key card has failed you will get a message on your dash saying '“Card not detected” or “Card not recognised”

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Exeter city lockouts and lost car keys.

Are you in Exeter city centre or the surrounding area? Have you locked your car keys in your car? Or lost all your car keys? Not to worry. Auto lock Devon can get you out of trouble.

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car keys, remotes and immobiliser History.

Over the years car key remotes and car key security have made big advancements. Some of us remember when a simple bladed metal key could be used to turn the ignition and even without a transponder chip the engine would start.

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Help! I've lost my car keys

We’ve all had that heart drop moment when we realise we haven’t seen our car keys for quite a while. Even after searching high and low. Below are 4 points to consider in your moment of panic.

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Lost car keys on Holiday

With the combination of excitement, packing, dogs, children and chaos, it is easy for your car keys to become lost. It may be that you have locked your car keys in the boot, lost car keys at the beach. Don’t despair there are options for you.

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Why not go straight to the dealership?

If you’ve lost all your keys, or simply need a spare key, going to your main dealer is always an option. Here in Exeter, it might seem especially convenient, being named the European hub for car dealerships. However using main dealers can be a far more expensive option.

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