Locking wheel nuts do not have standard hexagonal heads like a normal nut and bolt. They require a unique locking wheel nut ‘key’ to remove them. This guide looks at the different types of locking ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I bought a used Volvo for my wife. I didn't know it had locking lug nuts on it. The car did not come with a key to remove them. None of the tire dealers in my small town had keys or ...

Barry Hunt has just bought a 2005 Jaguar X-type, but there’s no key for the locking wheel nuts. He needs a code for one from the dealer, but that’s not in the car either. Quentin says: There must be a ...

I recently bought a car at a small independent dealership. The dealer only had one key for my new car so I decided to contact the previous owner. The previous owner said he had left two keys with the ...

If you have lost the original locking wheel nut key the best bet is to call or visit your local Audi dealer. You'll need the VIN number of your car because there are a lot of different designs (hence ...

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