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Help lost key salary sacrifice

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 12:14

They company are closed but I'm wondering if anyone has ever come against this before and if they will replace the key
mum panicking as have no money

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Jonjojulie · 02/02/2025 17:01

I find that lost things are often where I thought they were, I just didn't see it for some reason when I first looked.

Before you first realised they were missing, where did you think they were? Go back and have a much more thorough look there .... good luck!

Ameliepoulainandthephotobooth · 02/02/2025 17:00

Very stressful.

When do you need to use the car next?

I would stop looking, stop thinking about it (really hard I know but maybe hum a song), have a cup of tea and have a complete break from your meltdown. Meditate if you can.

Afterwards order a new key and then retrace your steps from when you last had it. Don’t show fear else it won’t come out!

Alternatively pray to St Anthony or Elvis depending on your preference.

Good luck.

Pleaseletmegohome · 02/02/2025 17:00

front door step
back garden
fruit bowl
by the side of the loo / sink(s)
in kids bedroom / by their bed / on their windowsill(s)
kitchen drawer
fridge

my starters for 10.

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 17:00

Justwingingit2005 · 02/02/2025 16:55

Did you not get two keys when you had the car delivered?
When DHs SS was delivered we were given two keys in the manual.
If you have the spare key or your work has the spare the replacement key could be done at a key cutters alot cheaper.

Yes I had 2 keys but lost the spare perhaps being 'scarily dizzy' or having ADHD and stressed to the hilt

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CoffeeGood · 02/02/2025 16:59

Sit quietly, try to be calm and mentally retrace your steps. Did you definitely lock the car? Could they still be in the car? Is your car key on the same keyring as your house keys? If so, are they still in the house door? Not sure how old your child is, but could they have played with them and put them in their toy box? Dolls house? Pram? Did you bring shopping in? Did you put things away, could they be in a shopping bag that you think you emptied? A different pocket in your handbag or coat? I've searched in my handbag several time and then lo and behold they are actually in there... Good luck!

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:59

Randomusername37258 · 02/02/2025 16:57

Whenever I've lost a key they've been in a set of pockets or on a random side where I've put them down to do something else. The windowsill in the loo is a favourite.

For future reference, you can get spare keys made for about £100 on most cars and it is well worth it if you're a regular key loser (this is the voice of experience).

I am getting an air tag and a spare set as soon as I can

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:59

Cherry8809 · 02/02/2025 16:55

I thought I’d lost my keys once but I’d actually left them in the front door when I was unlocking it…

I checked there as have done this once before

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:58

Themaths · 02/02/2025 16:53

Clothes horse, window sills, in a cup in the cupboard? Hope you find them, nightmare. Can anyone help you with driving you this week if you can't find them?

Thank you I have no one else to help at all. Even asked ex if he can collect dc this week but he won't do being partially immobile myself I don't know how I'm going to do this
I will check cups

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Randomusername37258 · 02/02/2025 16:57

Whenever I've lost a key they've been in a set of pockets or on a random side where I've put them down to do something else. The windowsill in the loo is a favourite.

For future reference, you can get spare keys made for about £100 on most cars and it is well worth it if you're a regular key loser (this is the voice of experience).

Cherry8809 · 02/02/2025 16:55

I thought I’d lost my keys once but I’d actually left them in the front door when I was unlocking it…

Justwingingit2005 · 02/02/2025 16:55

Did you not get two keys when you had the car delivered?
When DHs SS was delivered we were given two keys in the manual.
If you have the spare key or your work has the spare the replacement key could be done at a key cutters alot cheaper.

Themaths · 02/02/2025 16:53

Clothes horse, window sills, in a cup in the cupboard? Hope you find them, nightmare. Can anyone help you with driving you this week if you can't find them?

Stravaig · 02/02/2025 16:53

Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:41

Really nice you try being a a single parent of a young child with a disability with no one to help then see how great you perform

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I really wasn't having a go, you're being hilariously dizzy (or scarily given it's about driving a car). Calm down and breathe, so you can think logically, communicate clearly, and help us to help you. We've all been in blind panics, which is why we're smiling in recognition and patiently untangling you.

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:52

I did check in my shoes too

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:52

Marmalade1987 · 02/02/2025 16:51

I’ve found 3 lost sets of keys -

in the dishwasher
in a boot in the shoe cupboard
in a bag I’d swapped it out for

x

Thanks I will check the dishwasher I just know iv out them
foen somewhere and where I have been stressed just can't remember
just pulled out my sofa again but nothing

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:51

BobnLen · 02/02/2025 16:46

Have you not got the spare key

No I do not have a spare key or I would be using it and not so worried

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Marmalade1987 · 02/02/2025 16:51

I’ve found 3 lost sets of keys -

in the dishwasher
in a boot in the shoe cupboard
in a bag I’d swapped it out for

x

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:51

ThereTheirTheyreYourYoureToTooLEARNTHEM · 02/02/2025 16:43

I voted YABU for posting such a load of word salad.

Great thank you hope that's made you feel a bit better about yourself

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:50

Summerbay23 · 02/02/2025 16:43

Have you dropped them outside after locking the car? Have you got breakdown cover? They will probably come out but imagine you will get charged for a new key. How long can you wait for it to hopefully turn up? Sadly we had to get a new key in similar circumstances recently and it cost over £300! Check if your insurance may cover you (but the excess might mean it’s not worth it).

They can only take me to a place of safety

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BobnLen · 02/02/2025 16:46

Have you not got the spare key

LIZS · 02/02/2025 16:44

No second set of keys?

Bleachbum · 02/02/2025 16:44

Check kids toy boxes. That’s where I eventually found mine. Sadly only after I had paid £300 for a replacement.

ThereTheirTheyreYourYoureToTooLEARNTHEM · 02/02/2025 16:43

I voted YABU for posting such a load of word salad.

Summerbay23 · 02/02/2025 16:43

Have you dropped them outside after locking the car? Have you got breakdown cover? They will probably come out but imagine you will get charged for a new key. How long can you wait for it to hopefully turn up? Sadly we had to get a new key in similar circumstances recently and it cost over £300! Check if your insurance may cover you (but the excess might mean it’s not worth it).

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Bagladygirl · 02/02/2025 16:42

Delphiniumandlupins · 02/02/2025 16:31

Retrace your steps from when you absolutely know you last had the key. Every little thing you did - put rubbish in bin, went to toilet, put shopping away etc. Check every pocket and empty bags. Good luck

Thank you I have been through bins pickets dirty washing everything I have pulled out the sofa and gone through drawers just can't find them I know I'm being laughed at due to not putting a post on very clearly but I am beside myself as I don't know how I will get through the week without my car and I have no money to pay for this

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