Purchase a new key. This is sometimes the easiest option although it can sometimes be expensive. However if you’d like to use the original locking wheel nut set you’ll need to buy a new locking wheel nut key. Each key comes with a code so you can order a replacement from the vehicle manufacturer.
Can locking wheel nuts be removed?
A technician can use a tool to break the bolt’s head and using torque force the bolt off. This invasive method, although often useful, might cause permanent damage to the locking wheel nuts and they may need replacement. A moulded replicate tool of the missing part of the lug nut can be employed to remove the nut.
Will the AA remove locking wheel nuts?
If we agree to attempt a wheel removal, at your request and without the appropriate locking nut key, then this damage is at your risk and we, our agents or sub-contractors, shall not be liable for it.
Are locking wheel nuts specific to each car?
Are locking wheel nut keys unique to each car? The short answer is ‘yes’. Or, at least, they’re unique to the locking wheel nut set that was provided by your manufacturer when your car was making its way along the production line.
Where is my wheel lock key?
The key usually comes in a set which can be found with the spare tire or sometimes in the glove box. If the key is lost or gets broken somehow, the dealer or manufacturer can make a new one. It’s a good idea to always make sure that you get your wheel lock key back whenever your wheels are removed.
How much does it cost to remove wheel locks?
Generally, you can expect to pay between $20 and $120 per set. If your wheel locks came with the vehicle, you can usually find the key code in the owner’s manual. You may also be able to bring your car to the dealer and have them remove the locks with a master key set.
How much does a wheel lock key cost?
The price ranges from $20 to $120 for a set. You can also order a new wheel lock set online; the prices are also within this range. Many cars have wheel locks supplied by the company called McGard.
Can garages remove locking wheel nuts?
Locking nuts are sold with a code, so owners can order a new key from the maker. If you don’t have the code, garages have tools able to remove most nuts.
Does Kwik Fit remove locking nuts?
If your car has a locking wheel nut, and you’re due to visit your local Kwik Fit for new tyres, brake pads and discs, or you are due a service, make sure you know where your locking wheel nut key is located. The wheels will need to be removed to carry out these services, so it’s best to be prepared!
Are wheel locks universal?
Regardless of whether your car has factory or aftermarket alloys, many of them(the more expensive ones at least) will be sold with some form of locking wheel bolts or nuts. Basically one of the 4 or 5 bolts on the wheel will have a unique pattern on it that a standard socket will not fit.
What does a locking wheel nut key look like?
A locking wheel nut key is a metal tool which is cylindrical at one end and hexagonal at the other (on the right of the image). Bear in mind that each key is unique; you can’t simply use a Vauxhall wheel nut key for your BMW! They are quite small too, so often are housed in a plastic box.
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