{"id":7007,"date":"2026-03-11T10:51:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/?p=7007"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:54:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:54:33","slug":"lost-the-key-to-your-factory-installed-wheel-locks-how-to-get-a-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/lost-the-key-to-your-factory-installed-wheel-locks-how-to-get-a-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost the Key to Your Factory-Installed Wheel Locks? How to Get a Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Buying a vehicle that comes with factory-installed wheel locks feels like a great bonus\u2014until you get a flat tire and realize the security key is nowhere to be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because FARAD has been manufacturing premium wheel locks for the world\u2019s top automotive brands for over 50 years, we receive hundreds of emails every month from drivers asking the same question: <em>&#8220;Can you just send me a replacement key for my factory locks?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer depends on exactly what you drive, but even if you are stuck, we are here to help you navigate the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Behind-the-Scenes of Factory Wheel Locks<\/strong> When you buy a car with &#8220;OEM&#8221; (Original Equipment Manufacturer) wheel locks, those locks were designed and manufactured by specialized security companies like FARAD, but they are branded and sold exclusively by the car manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of strict exclusivity agreements with many automakers, we are often restricted from selling replacement keys directly to the public for certain factory-installed kits. For those brands, the car manufacturer retains the exclusive right to distribute those specific spare parts through their official dealership networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Great News for Specific GM, Honda, and Acura Owners: Direct Replacement<\/strong> There is, however, a major exception. FARAD directly manages the official spare parts distribution for factory-installed wheel locks on several highly popular vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a replacement key for any of the following vehicles, you do not have to deal with dealership delays. <strong>We supply these directly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GM Group<\/strong> (Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac \u2013 All SUVs\/Trucks) \u2014 <em>Please note: FARAD manages the spare keys for these specific GM vehicles globally, not just in North America.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honda Prologue<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acura ZDX<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you drive one of these specific models, you can order your exact replacement key directly from our official global spare parts portal at .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How FARAD Can Still Help You (For Free) With Other Brands<\/strong> If you drive a different brand where we cannot sell the key directly, we will never leave you stranded. Because our engineers designed many of these systems, we know exactly how they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our North American support team can provide you with expert guidance on what steps you need to take, what information you need to gather, and how to order the correct key through the proper official channels without getting ripped off or letting a mechanic drill your rims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>US &amp; Canadian Market Brands We Can Assist With<\/strong> If you are located in the United States or Canada and have lost the factory wheel lock key for any of the following vehicles, reach out to us for free guidance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alfa Romeo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fiat<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jaguar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Land Rover<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maserati<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mercedes-Benz<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polestar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Porsche<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renault<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volkswagen<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volvo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Unfortunately, if your vehicle&#8217;s brand is not on this list, we are unable to provide assistance or direct you to a replacement.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Do Next<\/strong> If you are in the US or Canada, stuck with a factory lock from the guidance list above, and cannot find your key, send an email to <strong>info@faradusa.com<\/strong>. Please include your vehicle&#8217;s Make, Model, Year, and a clear, straight-on photograph of the wheel lock on your rim. Our technical team will analyze the pattern and reply with specific instructions on how to get your exact replacement key.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a vehicle that comes with factory-installed wheel locks feels like a great bonus\u2014until you get a flat tire and realize the security key is nowhere to be found. Because FARAD has been manufacturing premium wheel locks for the world\u2019s top automotive brands for over 50 years, we receive hundreds of emails every month from [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-farad-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7007"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7007"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7007\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7008,"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7007\/revisions\/7008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7007"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7007"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faradusashop.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}