Where can I get a new Kia Rio key?
Call an automotive locksmith that offers a mobile service for Kia Rio cars. We can help you with that. Tow the car to the dealer. Order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program it for you (if necessary). A word of caution: The type of key you need depends on the year and model of your Kia Rio.
Where is the VIN on a Kia Rio?
A: First, make sure you have the exact year, make, and model, e.g., 2018 Kia Rio w/o Prox. Also, write down the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) of the car located on the left side of the dashboard near the mirror ( Click here for more information ).
Is there a replacement key for a Kia Optima?
There are however two things to consider: For vehicles older than 10 years: Kia dealers don’t keep a record for vehicles older than 10 years. An automotive locksmith is therefore your only option to get a replacement key. For vehicles equipped with a transponder system and/or a remote/intelligent key/fob key: Codes are available.
Can you change the VIN on a Kia Optima?
The VIN gives dealers or automotive locksmiths the option of accessing the key code on file – i.e., to cut you a replacement key by code which makes the process fast and easy. There are however two things to consider: For vehicles older than 10 years: Kia dealers don’t keep a record for vehicles older than 10 years.
Is there a replacement key for a Kia Rio?
For Kia Rio vehicles that are older than 10 years: There are no codes available. Therefore, an automotive locksmith is your only option to get a replacement key. For Kia Rio vehicles that are equipped with a transponder system and/or remote/ intelligent key/ fob key: Codes are available.
When did the Kia Rio Prox come out?
Kia Rio was introduced in 2000. This model has three versions (Kia Rio w/Prox, Kia Rio w/o Prox, Kia Rio Canada) and ten types of keys. Remote key fob: 2011-2015 – Two types of remotes. Transponder chip key: 2010-2020 – Five types of keys. Non Transponder key: 2001-2017 – Three types of keys.
A: First, make sure you have the exact year, make, and model, e.g., 2018 Kia Rio w/o Prox. Also, write down the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) of the car located on the left side of the dashboard near the mirror ( Click here for more information ).
There are however two things to consider: For vehicles older than 10 years: Kia dealers don’t keep a record for vehicles older than 10 years. An automotive locksmith is therefore your only option to get a replacement key. For vehicles equipped with a transponder system and/or a remote/intelligent key/fob key: Codes are available.