Wheel lock key storage

[atikovi]

If you throw it in the glove box or console so a repair shop can find it easily, it often rolls around and makes annoying noise. If you stick it in the tool bag by the spare tire, a tech still has to go looking for it maybe under the spare or with the jack. Thought of this (probably not just me) idea of using a neodymium magnet you can stick anywhere near the spare which would be the most logical place to look,

and then the key will stick to that,

Under $2.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Good idea. Most of the ones I’ve seen come in a package that you have a place for four lug nuts and the key. You put the lug nuts in when you take them off when you buy the set and put the locks on. Most of the ones I see come in are in the package near the spare tire or in the glovebox. Rarely do I see the single key but that is a good compact idea.

 

[GSCJR]

I tell them to leave it in the cup holder or no service, because I have better things to do than look through your car, or shall I call it your rolling storage bin?

 

[BHopkins]

Clever idea. I like it.

 

[oggb]

I tell them to leave it in the cup holder or no service, because I have better things to do than look through your car, or shall I call it your rolling storage bin?

But then where will my wife leave her empty Starbucks cup and half-empty bottle of water?

 

[GSCJR]

Like everyone else, on the floor mats or under the seat.

 

[Timmastertech]

Having to dig under the pile of crap in the trunk to get to the spare tire area to find a wheel lock tool pisses me off. Epoxy that magnet into the glove box and you have something. Wheel locks piss me off to start with and the less I have to dig for the key the better

 

[nomas]

If you want to leave it in the glove box , there are a zillion options for things to keep it in so it doesn't roll around . A local Auto Repair shop was giving out little suede bags with their logo on it . Perfect for key storage .

 

[atikovi]

Those magnets do come with some double stick tape.

 

[supton]

Not a bad idea, although I rarely go into the trunk that far, and I do several tire rotations per year. I don't use the tools that came with the car for rotations. If it was me (and it's not) I'd probably replace the locks with regular lugs. Failing that, buy a second one: one for the trunk as mentioned, and one for my toolbox. Or put into a padded baggie for the glovebox.

 

[mightymousetech]

Stupid wheel locks. First thing I do do is remove them and toss them in the trash. Anybody who actually wants your wheels can remove them almost as fast as a regular wheel bolt/nut.

 

[RooflessVW]

I store my wheel lock key in the recycle bin, next to the wheel locks.

 

[Nick1994]

Not a bad idea. But with my driving it would probably fall off...

I just removed my wheel locks and put the regular lug nuts on. The paint is fading on my wheels so if they want them, they can have them...

 

[CKN]

I wrap it in a small clean rag and it goes in to the glove box. No rattles.

 

[spasm3]

I store my wheel lock key in the recycle bin, next to the wheel locks.

Same here, first thing i took off the mazda.

 

[Sparky16]

After losing two wheel lock keys for the same car, finally removed the wheel locks.
Getting older, forgetting things more often. Forgot to remove the key after using it.

 

[atikovi]

Getting older, forgetting things more often.

Long as you don't forget which is the brake and which is the gas, you're ok.

 

[bdcardinal]

Mine go in the pouch and stay in the glove box. If I bring it in for a service that requires removal the pouch is either left on the passenger seat or the cup holder in the center console.