Can I get a spare key copy for a recently purchased 2010 Kia Rio?
Asked by Annette
We have just purchased a 2010 Kia Rio but the seller has lost her spare key, so we only have one key plus the fob. Can we get a copy of this key done?
Answered by CarsGuide
7 Feb 2023Yes, there are plenty of companies selling replacement keys for this car. The cost will depend on whether it’s a conventional key or an electronically coded key with a remote locking function built in to it. Just be careful if ordering online, though, as some replacement keys include only the hardware and not the internal electronics.
In many cases, you need to source the replacement key and then have a locksmith physically cut the key so that it works in your car. In some cases, you may have to prove ownership of the car before the locksmith will do this. Some keys then need to be electronically coded to `talk’ to the vehicle.
If you want a no hassle experience, there are even locksmiths who will come to you and cut the key on site, but you’ll pay a call-out fee as well as the cost of the key itself.
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