How to Replace Keys for a Honda Civic

A Honda Civic is a very popular car. It is inexpensive, fun to drive and reliable. This type of car is sold in almost every country in the world. However, if the keys are lost, it is important to know how to replace them as quickly as possible.

• Contact a Honda car dealership. You can locate their number online or in a telephone book. Online, you can visit Honda.com and clock on the link that allows you to locate a dealership. Try to choose a dealer that is very close to your residence; this will be helpful if you need to travel there. They are very familiar with the process and will be able to help you. Tell them that you lost your car keys for a Honda Civic and need replacements. Make sure that you ask them how much it will cost.


• Decide how much you are willing to spend for the keys. If you have no keys to use your car, you will be willing to spend a higher amount. If it is not an emergency, you may not want to spend much on the replacements.  


• Locate your key code, VIN number, vehicle registration, driver's license and finance paperwork from when you purchased the car. This information will aid greatly in your attempt to replace the keys.  If you do not have the key code, contact the dealership where you purchased the car. Normally, they will have the key code in their computer system. Their phone number can be found online or in a phone book. You may also have a business card from when you made the purchase.


• Tell the Honda dealership to replace your car keys. Give them all of the information that you have located. They should easily be able to order the replacement keys. Be prepared to wait for a few days for the keys to arrive. Once you have the keys, make sure that you place them in a safe location where they will not be lost.