{"id":241981,"date":"2023-10-18T00:19:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T00:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=241981"},"modified":"2023-10-18T00:19:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T00:19:40","slug":"im-a-mechanic-the-cheapest-and-most-efficient-strategy-to-hide-spare-car-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/im-a-mechanic-the-cheapest-and-most-efficient-strategy-to-hide-spare-car-keys\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m a mechanic &#8211; the cheapest and most efficient strategy to hide spare car keys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/chrishagewood1-5017969.jpg?r=1697571603412\"><\/p>\n<p>A mechanic has shared how to store a spare car key to avoid panicking the next time you lose or lock your main version inside your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The auto technician, Chris Hagewood, noted that his strategy doesn\u2019t involve a conventional method of using a magnetic key holder underneath cars.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This mechanic at PowerBlockTV (@PowerNationTV) explained in his YouTube video that he doesn\u2019t use magnetic key holders since they can quickly fly off if you hit something like a pothole hard enough.<\/p>\n<p>The car expert\u2019s alternative spare key storage method starts with him getting under an SUV.<\/p>\n<p>Sedan drivers can access their vehicles\u2019 undersides using a tire jack, and a couple of jack stands for additional support.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/chrismechanic2-5017971.jpg?r=1697571603480\"><\/p>\n<p>This mechanic&#8217;s video explains that you\u2019ll want to find a conspicuous area under your car where you won\u2019t drill into the floorboard or the vehicle\u2019s gas or brake lines.<\/p>\n<p>Next, he lists the necessary supplies for this quick do-it-yourself task:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Power drill<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Short bolt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Wing nut<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Lock washer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spare car key<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following steps involving these parts include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Drilling a hole under your car outside of gas or brake lines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Placing your key around the bolt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Inserting your bolt and key combination in the hole\u2019s top side<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Securing the top and bottom with a washer [top side] and a wingnut [bottom side]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <strong>\u2018I\u2019m a mechanic &#8211; drivers should check component to avoid costly repairs\u2019[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This clip\u00a0highlighted his spare key storage solution as cheaper than a magnetic car key holder.<\/p>\n<p>He added that you\u2019ll get the last laugh when you install the spare key holder for your partner and find them coming home with a dirty shoulder, revealing what they\u2019ve likely been doing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The technician\u2019s tip is reserved for metal car keys, as newer, electronic key fobs will automatically unlock a nearby corresponding vehicle, leaving you vulnerable to thieves.<\/p>\n<p>However, electronic car keys feature a spare metal key you can pull from the fob using a release tab, supplying an opportunity to store an extra physical key using the mechanic\u2019s method.<\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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