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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KL2DC" data-source="post: 212823" data-attributes="member: 3452">As Danc indicated, its used only in emergencies. The idea is to have the plastic key in your wallet at all times. In the event you lose your keys or get locked out of your car, you open the door with the plastic key, reach into the glovebox for the spare fob, insert said plastic key and be on your merry little way. Since you brought the subject up, I would like to reiterate the best way to secure your car prior to handing over to a car jockey. Step 1: Lock the boot via boot lock button in glove boxStep 2: Lock the glove box with the metal insert key (in your fob)Step 3: Slide metal key out (especially if attached to house/office keys) Step 4: Hand empty key fob to car jockey, you keep the metal insert. This way the car jockey will not have access to your valuables in the boot. But really, you shouldn't be valeting the car in the first place, I'd take your beater car if you need to <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes    :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> Funny thing, for MY07 onwards, BMW saw fit to remove this convenience feature from the E90 series cars they sell in the US. Its available at extra cost...penny pinching at its most ridiculous.</blockquote>