Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

Roof racks are not something people think about when trying to remember keys. Yet many aftermarket racks and mounts have locking mechanisms to prevent theft. Without these keys you will be stuck with the costs of a locksmith to have the keys re-cut. Once again, try out the keys to verify they are correct.

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Remember, leave one of your wheel lock keys in the glove compartment or center storage area and the other one in a safe place at home. When you need to repair or replace a tire, you won’t have to run back home to get that key.  Roof racks are not something people think about when trying to remember keys. Yet many aftermarket racks and mounts have locking mechanisms to prevent theft. Without these keys you will be stuck with the costs of a locksmith to have the keys re-cut. Once again, try out the keys to verify they are correct. Car covers are sometimes included with the purchase of a vehicle. Many of these outdoor covers come with a cable to run underneath the car and through the grommets on the cover. This essentially locks down your cover provided that a small padlock is also included. This means that, yes, you need to get that key and test it out as well. Alarm keys (usually found in ’80s cars) use a separate key from the ignition. Test the key and alarm. If it has an aftermarket alarm, ask for the key fob that controls it. Video on how a dealer programs your replacement key:   Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

I recommend researching what keys your car was supposed to have come with when new. Porsche as well as other manufacturers change the key assortment not only model to model but many times year to year. Additionally, for whatever reason, some vehicles may have been modified to have separate keys for unlocking the doors and turning the ignition. Be sure to ask the seller for all keys that should come with the Porsche and what they do.

Alarm keys (usually found in ’80s cars) use a separate key from the ignition. Test the key and alarm. If it has an aftermarket alarm, ask for the key fob that controls it. Video on how a dealer programs your replacement key:   Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

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Car covers are sometimes included with the purchase of a vehicle. Many of these outdoor covers come with a cable to run underneath the car and through the grommets on the cover. This essentially locks down your cover provided that a small padlock is also included. This means that, yes, you need to get that key and test it out as well.

Wheel lock keys are usually thrown in the glove compartment or storage console in between the seats. Most tire places will tell you that it’s the first thing they check for before the customer leaves the car with them. You should have two wheel lock keys. Both are the same. I would recommend trying the key out. There is nothing worse than finding out that the wheel lock key isn’t the right one for your car or that the lock itself is rusted and does not fit the key anymore. There’s also a chance that somewhere along the way the wheel locks were replaced but the owner still had the keys to the old locks. Yet another reason to check to see if they keys match the locks. Remember, leave one of your wheel lock keys in the glove compartment or center storage area and the other one in a safe place at home. When you need to repair or replace a tire, you won’t have to run back home to get that key.  Roof racks are not something people think about when trying to remember keys. Yet many aftermarket racks and mounts have locking mechanisms to prevent theft. Without these keys you will be stuck with the costs of a locksmith to have the keys re-cut. Once again, try out the keys to verify they are correct. Car covers are sometimes included with the purchase of a vehicle. Many of these outdoor covers come with a cable to run underneath the car and through the grommets on the cover. This essentially locks down your cover provided that a small padlock is also included. This means that, yes, you need to get that key and test it out as well. Alarm keys (usually found in ’80s cars) use a separate key from the ignition. Test the key and alarm. If it has an aftermarket alarm, ask for the key fob that controls it. Video on how a dealer programs your replacement key:   Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

Alarm keys (usually found in ’80s cars) use a separate key from the ignition. Test the key and alarm. If it has an aftermarket alarm, ask for the key fob that controls it.

Roof racks are not something people think about when trying to remember keys. Yet many aftermarket racks and mounts have locking mechanisms to prevent theft. Without these keys you will be stuck with the costs of a locksmith to have the keys re-cut. Once again, try out the keys to verify they are correct. Car covers are sometimes included with the purchase of a vehicle. Many of these outdoor covers come with a cable to run underneath the car and through the grommets on the cover. This essentially locks down your cover provided that a small padlock is also included. This means that, yes, you need to get that key and test it out as well. Alarm keys (usually found in ’80s cars) use a separate key from the ignition. Test the key and alarm. If it has an aftermarket alarm, ask for the key fob that controls it. Video on how a dealer programs your replacement key:   Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

Video on how a dealer programs your replacement key:   Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

Ignition and valet keys. Normally, there should be two ignition keys that give the user full access to the car, and if the owner only has one, check the price on a replacement. The late-model Porsches not only use expensive keys but you also have to have them programmed, which adds to parts costs. There’s a link to a video at the end of the article that illustrates just how involved it is to program a key. As we understand it, all Porsche should have come with a valet key, but there may be exceptions to that rule. Check the glovebox where the owner’s manual is for the valet key. This is a key that has programming to disable the alarm but does not open the trunk or glovebox. Did you know that there is a spare key in the keyless entry remote? It’s not on all cars and you must have checked off certain items on the option list. Watch this video for more info.

Wheel lock keys are usually thrown in the glove compartment or storage console in between the seats. Most tire places will tell you that it’s the first thing they check for before the customer leaves the car with them. You should have two wheel lock keys. Both are the same. I would recommend trying the key out. There is nothing worse than finding out that the wheel lock key isn’t the right one for your car or that the lock itself is rusted and does not fit the key anymore. There’s also a chance that somewhere along the way the wheel locks were replaced but the owner still had the keys to the old locks. Yet another reason to check to see if they keys match the locks.

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Car covers are sometimes included with the purchase of a vehicle. Many of these outdoor covers come with a cable to run underneath the car and through the grommets on the cover. This essentially locks down your cover provided that a small padlock is also included. This means that, yes, you need to get that key and test it out as well. Alarm keys (usually found in ’80s cars) use a separate key from the ignition. Test the key and alarm. If it has an aftermarket alarm, ask for the key fob that controls it. Video on how a dealer programs your replacement key:   Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

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Remember, leave one of your wheel lock keys in the glove compartment or center storage area and the other one in a safe place at home. When you need to repair or replace a tire, you won’t have to run back home to get that key.

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I recommend researching what keys your car was supposed to have come with when new. Porsche as well as other manufacturers change the key assortment not only model to model but many times year to year. Additionally, for whatever reason, some vehicles may have been modified to have separate keys for unlocking the doors and turning the ignition. Be sure to ask the seller for all keys that should come with the Porsche and what they do. Wheel lock keys are usually thrown in the glove compartment or storage console in between the seats. Most tire places will tell you that it’s the first thing they check for before the customer leaves the car with them. You should have two wheel lock keys. Both are the same. I would recommend trying the key out. There is nothing worse than finding out that the wheel lock key isn’t the right one for your car or that the lock itself is rusted and does not fit the key anymore. There’s also a chance that somewhere along the way the wheel locks were replaced but the owner still had the keys to the old locks. Yet another reason to check to see if they keys match the locks. Remember, leave one of your wheel lock keys in the glove compartment or center storage area and the other one in a safe place at home. When you need to repair or replace a tire, you won’t have to run back home to get that key.  Roof racks are not something people think about when trying to remember keys. Yet many aftermarket racks and mounts have locking mechanisms to prevent theft. Without these keys you will be stuck with the costs of a locksmith to have the keys re-cut. Once again, try out the keys to verify they are correct. Car covers are sometimes included with the purchase of a vehicle. Many of these outdoor covers come with a cable to run underneath the car and through the grommets on the cover. This essentially locks down your cover provided that a small padlock is also included. This means that, yes, you need to get that key and test it out as well. Alarm keys (usually found in ’80s cars) use a separate key from the ignition. Test the key and alarm. If it has an aftermarket alarm, ask for the key fob that controls it. Video on how a dealer programs your replacement key:   Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

I recommend researching what keys your car was supposed to have come with when new. Porsche as well as other manufacturers change the key assortment not only model to model but many times year to year. Additionally, for whatever reason, some vehicles may have been modified to have separate keys for unlocking the doors and turning the ignition. Be sure to ask the seller for all keys that should come with the Porsche and what they do. Wheel lock keys are usually thrown in the glove compartment or storage console in between the seats. Most tire places will tell you that it’s the first thing they check for before the customer leaves the car with them. You should have two wheel lock keys. Both are the same. I would recommend trying the key out. There is nothing worse than finding out that the wheel lock key isn’t the right one for your car or that the lock itself is rusted and does not fit the key anymore. There’s also a chance that somewhere along the way the wheel locks were replaced but the owner still had the keys to the old locks. Yet another reason to check to see if they keys match the locks. Remember, leave one of your wheel lock keys in the glove compartment or center storage area and the other one in a safe place at home. When you need to repair or replace a tire, you won’t have to run back home to get that key.  Roof racks are not something people think about when trying to remember keys. Yet many aftermarket racks and mounts have locking mechanisms to prevent theft. Without these keys you will be stuck with the costs of a locksmith to have the keys re-cut. Once again, try out the keys to verify they are correct. Car covers are sometimes included with the purchase of a vehicle. Many of these outdoor covers come with a cable to run underneath the car and through the grommets on the cover. This essentially locks down your cover provided that a small padlock is also included. This means that, yes, you need to get that key and test it out as well. Alarm keys (usually found in ’80s cars) use a separate key from the ignition. Test the key and alarm. If it has an aftermarket alarm, ask for the key fob that controls it. Video on how a dealer programs your replacement key:   Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips

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We’ve all been there before. You’ve finally found the Porsche you’ve been searching for and you’re ready to make an offer to the seller. Everything has checked out mechanically. It’s easy to overlook a very important item such as keys. Here’s a list of keys you’ll need to remember to ask for. You’ll see it repeated during this article, but test each key to verify they all work.

Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.

Ignition and valet keys. Normally, there should be two ignition keys that give the user full access to the car, and if the owner only has one, check the price on a replacement. The late-model Porsches not only use expensive keys but you also have to have them programmed, which adds to parts costs. There’s a link to a video at the end of the article that illustrates just how involved it is to program a key. As we understand it, all Porsche should have come with a valet key, but there may be exceptions to that rule. Check the glovebox where the owner’s manual is for the valet key. This is a key that has programming to disable the alarm but does not open the trunk or glovebox. Did you know that there is a spare key in the keyless entry remote? It’s not on all cars and you must have checked off certain items on the option list. Watch this video for more info. I recommend researching what keys your car was supposed to have come with when new. Porsche as well as other manufacturers change the key assortment not only model to model but many times year to year. Additionally, for whatever reason, some vehicles may have been modified to have separate keys for unlocking the doors and turning the ignition. Be sure to ask the seller for all keys that should come with the Porsche and what they do. Wheel lock keys are usually thrown in the glove compartment or storage console in between the seats. Most tire places will tell you that it’s the first thing they check for before the customer leaves the car with them. You should have two wheel lock keys. Both are the same. I would recommend trying the key out. There is nothing worse than finding out that the wheel lock key isn’t the right one for your car or that the lock itself is rusted and does not fit the key anymore. There’s also a chance that somewhere along the way the wheel locks were replaced but the owner still had the keys to the old locks. Yet another reason to check to see if they keys match the locks. Remember, leave one of your wheel lock keys in the glove compartment or center storage area and the other one in a safe place at home. When you need to repair or replace a tire, you won’t have to run back home to get that key.  Roof racks are not something people think about when trying to remember keys. Yet many aftermarket racks and mounts have locking mechanisms to prevent theft. Without these keys you will be stuck with the costs of a locksmith to have the keys re-cut. Once again, try out the keys to verify they are correct. Car covers are sometimes included with the purchase of a vehicle. Many of these outdoor covers come with a cable to run underneath the car and through the grommets on the cover. This essentially locks down your cover provided that a small padlock is also included. This means that, yes, you need to get that key and test it out as well. Alarm keys (usually found in ’80s cars) use a separate key from the ignition. Test the key and alarm. If it has an aftermarket alarm, ask for the key fob that controls it. Video on how a dealer programs your replacement key:   Remember, if a Porsche is CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) it does not mean that you will automatically get two keys. Check for all the keys, make sure they work and if anything is missing or not operable, use that information for your final negotiations. Hopefully, this little tech tip will save you some time, money, and aggravation when you purchase a pre-owned Porsche.     Want to receive more great Porsche content? Subscribe to e-Brake News Porsche Club of America's weekly newsletter. Related Stories: » Road to Rennsport: 10 reasons why Porsche and Can-Am series are forever linked | PCA Tech Tips» Our Favorite Porsche 356s on the Judged Field at Werks Reunion Amelia Island 2023 | PCA Tech Tips» Which new Porsche Macan is your Goldilocks Pick? | PCA Tech Tips» Do I trust the speedometer or GPS? | PCA Tech Tips» What are the 12 Taycan variations Porsche offers for 2023 | PCA Tech Tips