Losing the keys to your car is one of the most frustrating problems drivers confront every now and then. By accident, as a result of an unfortunate event or because of a wandering mind that tends to make you more forgetful and clumsy than other people, you may end up losing or misplacing the keys to your vehicle at the least convenient of times – not that there is such a thing as a convenient time to lose a set of keys. Finding an emergency locksmith to help you out is not always a walk in the park. Not having a loyal service you can contact every time you are dealing with a lock or key issue will only make matters worse. The good news is that a trustworthy locksmith should have no difficulties letting you get back behind the wheel in case of a lockout. Nevertheless, we know it is not something to be looking forward to, and learning how to avoid it in the first place is definitely the better solution. Here are a few tips that should help you avoid losing the keys to your car again, or at least anytime soon.

Tip #1: Be More Organized

• We tend to lose more stuff inside a cluttered home, and locating a remote control or a pair of keys can become a true nightmare in an apartment that has not been properly cleaned and de-cluttered or organized in years. Look around; if you see piles of stacked clothes, paper boxes, and random tools laying around the house, chances are you are having a difficult time locating whatever you need, whenever you need it. It is time to start being more organized and stop procrastinating.
  Come up with simple, yet realistic and manageable systems of storing your items in your cabinets, drawers, and closets. Determine the exact storage locations for each of your items, including your keys, spares, key fobs, garage remote controls, keys to your bike and the list goes on.

• Once you will make a habit out of your storage habits, you should also begin to put everything away when it is not in use. This should considerably lower the risk of misplacing your keys – at least around the house.

• Use dedicated pockets or purses for storing your keys when in the outdoors. The more time you spend practicing these new habits, the easier it will be for you to always store your car keys in the same spot over and over again.

Tip #2: Use A Bluetooth Key Finder

Finding a lost pair of keys to your car has never been easier thanks to the advancements of smart or Bluetooth technologies that enable you to use dedicated lost item apps on your phone. All you need to do is invest in a gadget that has been designed to identify lost items with the help of transmitters that will emit specific alert sounds to let you know you have left your keys behind. There are dedicated lost key locators that can be installed on a smartphone, just like there are multipurpose locators that can help you identify and track key and phones. It is also possible to use these locating devices in connection to any other item you might be interested in and avoid misplacing them again. Real-time map location software will help you retrieve your car keys at the roadside diner you have recently stopped to grab a bite in, or back at the office. These devices are true God-sends and if you feel like you are a clumsy person, it is an excellent aid you will thank yourself for buying.

Tip #3: Train Your Brain

Keeping yourself organized is oftentimes easier said than done. It takes discipline, a strong will, and a powerful motivation to hold on to a new habit and make it permanent. Struggle to always put back things where they belong whenever you are done using them. Train your mind in such a way so you can do it automatically every time. Use visualization as an aid for your new organizational habits; do it by permanently envisioning yourself putting the keys where they belong and you should soon enough realize it has turned into a habit.

Also, train your brain into always scanning a room before leaving it. You will not only be able to avoid an annoying car lockout, but you will also get rid of all the unnecessary hassle of retrieving an old set of keys. Make sure, however, to always have some spare keys to your car on you or somewhere easily reachable to avoid having to hire a 24/7 locksmith service.