11/10/2026
🚗 BUYING A USED CAR? ASK: “DOES IT COME WITH TWO WORKING KEYS?” 🔑🔑
Whether you’re buying privately or from a used car dealership, check the keys before you agree the deal.
✅ Ask to see both keys.
✅ Check that both start the car and operate the locks.
✅ If there’s only one, factor the cost of a spare into your budget — or ask the seller to supply one before collection.
“It only comes with one key” might seem a small detail, but losing that last key can mean a costly replacement, time off the road and even lost earnings.
A recent Škoda taxi lost-key situation cost the customer over £1,100 — plus lost earnings while they couldn’t work. 💸
A spare key is a small detail worth sorting before it becomes a big problem.
Already bought a car with only one key? Contact TCM Auto Locks for a spare-key quote.
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