{"id":50514,"date":"2023-10-18T00:19:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T00:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myroadnews.com\/?p=50514"},"modified":"2023-10-18T00:19:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T00:19:45","slug":"im-a-mechanic-the-cheapest-and-most-efficient-strategy-to-hide-spare-car-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myroadnews.com\/car-reviews\/im-a-mechanic-the-cheapest-and-most-efficient-strategy-to-hide-spare-car-keys\/","title":{"rendered":"I’m a mechanic – the cheapest and most efficient strategy to hide spare car keys"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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

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

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

The car expert\u2019s alternative spare key storage method starts with him getting under an SUV.<\/p>\n

Sedan drivers can access their vehicles\u2019 undersides using a tire jack, and a couple of jack stands for additional support.<\/p>\n

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This mechanic’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

Next, he lists the necessary supplies for this quick do-it-yourself task:<\/p>\n