Locking wheel nuts - lost key

Chance · 24th May 2016, 10:15

Changed front disks and pads on my tourer two days ago and have somehow lost the locking wheel nut remover/key (discovered today when I attempted to adjust handbrake prior to MOT on Friday).

Can anyone help as to how I remove said locking nuts?

Photo below of nuts (car that is!!!).

Woof25 · 24th May 2016, 10:22

If you are a AA or RAC member they have a tool to remove them Green Flag probably does too hope that's some help

ballymenaman · 24th May 2016, 10:40

If you contact the manufacturer, they can help you. Its www.mcgard.com. It happened to me and the German office were very helpful.

The original paperwork with the car should have a card/document with the mcgard code/serial number and you can use this to buy a new key.

E_T_V · 24th May 2016, 12:25

I've done the same. I think the new one costs about 18 euro. Send them a picture of the wheelnut as above, as worryingly when I ordered mine from the code supplied with the car I got one that didn't fit. McGard sorted it all out without a fuss though.

dadragon · 24th May 2016, 13:38

Chance, You don't need to do any of the things mentioned, just PM Mangizmo, he was in the same predicament as you last December , his was rounded off and he was going to replace them with new ones of a different make. I posted him one FOC as I had just had one snap on the Wife's car so decided to replace with new different make ones.He asked if I wanted it back and I told him to pass it on to the next person in need, looks like that's you.

Give him a try, i'm sure he'll return the kindness I sent him!!.

Regards DaDragon (Roger)

Chance · 24th May 2016, 17:34

Thanks Dadragon,

Have pm'd mangizmo and he is posting said contraption to me. Thanks mangizmo.

Please note that I will keep this remover in a safe place and will gladly post it to any member of this club that finds themselves in the same unfortunate position.

Thank you to all that offered suggestions.

Mangizmo · 24th May 2016, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chance

Thanks Dadragon,

Have pm'd mangizmo and he is posting said contraption to me. Thanks mangizmo.

Please note that I will keep this remover in a safe place and will gladly post it to any member of this club that finds themselves in the same unfortunate position.

Thank you to all that offered suggestions.

On its way, should be with you on Wednesday V

neilyh · 25th May 2016, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mangizmo

On its way, should be with you on Wednesday V

awesome service. Made me smile because this is what the forum is all about -supporting fellow members - not bickering

Mangizmo · 25th May 2016, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mangizmo

On its way, should be with you on Wednesday V

Sorry I meant Thursday, I posted it on Tuesday evening V

JimSharp39 · 25th May 2016, 13:37

Just happens I have a true mcgard key in this pattern, having just removed all of my lockers for this very reason. Pm me if you want it.
Jim

24th May 2016, 10:15	#1
Chance Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Solihull Posts: 29 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Locking wheel nuts - lost key Changed front disks and pads on my tourer two days ago and have somehow lost the locking wheel nut remover/key (discovered today when I attempted to adjust handbrake prior to MOT on Friday). Can anyone help as to how I remove said locking nuts? Photo below of nuts (car that is!!!). __________________ Illegitimis non carborundum When all else fails, read the instructions.

24th May 2016, 10:40	#3
ballymenaman Avid contributor 75 Contemporary SE 2.5 V6 Auto, Rover 45, classic mini and E Niro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland Posts: 239 Thanks: 25 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	If you contact the manufacturer, they can help you. Its www.mcgard.com. It happened to me and the German office were very helpful. The original paperwork with the car should have a card/document with the mcgard code/serial number and you can use this to buy a new key. Last edited by ballymenaman; 24th May 2016 at 10:44..

24th May 2016, 17:34	#6
Chance Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Solihull Posts: 29 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Dadragon, Have pm'd mangizmo and he is posting said contraption to me. Thanks mangizmo. Please note that I will keep this remover in a safe place and will gladly post it to any member of this club that finds themselves in the same unfortunate position. Thank you to all that offered suggestions. __________________ Illegitimis non carborundum When all else fails, read the instructions.

25th May 2016, 13:37	#10
JimSharp39 Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Kirkcaldy Posts: 265 Thanks: 65 Thanked 48 Times in 41 Posts	Mcgard key Just happens I have a true mcgard key in this pattern, having just removed all of my lockers for this very reason. Pm me if you want it. Jim

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24th May 2016, 10:22	#2
Woof25 Passed Away Rover 75 Saloon CDti Se A Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North London Posts: 2,500 Thanks: 5 Thanked 401 Times in 287 Posts	If you are a AA or RAC member they have a tool to remove them Green Flag probably does too hope that's some help

24th May 2016, 12:25	#4
E_T_V Loves to post MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 423 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I've done the same. I think the new one costs about 18 euro. Send them a picture of the wheelnut as above, as worryingly when I ordered mine from the code supplied with the car I got one that didn't fit. McGard sorted it all out without a fuss though.

24th May 2016, 13:38	#5
dadragon Gets stuck in Jaguar 3 litre sport. (Lee) Rover 75 Connoisseur T4'd (Roger) Rover 75 Connoisseur SE (Gaynor) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 691 Thanks: 194 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts	Chance, You don't need to do any of the things mentioned, just PM Mangizmo, he was in the same predicament as you last December , his was rounded off and he was going to replace them with new ones of a different make. I posted him one FOC as I had just had one snap on the Wife's car so decided to replace with new different make ones.He asked if I wanted it back and I told him to pass it on to the next person in need, looks like that's you. Give him a try, i'm sure he'll return the kindness I sent him!!. Regards DaDragon (Roger)