Storing Car Keys for Automotive Dealerships
Are the keys for your automotive dealership properly stored? Are you able to manage who accesses these keys, and see who has accessed them at any time? If the answer is no, then the computerized car key cabinet may be your solution for managing and tracking automotive dealership keys securely and efficiently. The car dealership key system is entirely automated and secure, saving you time, human resources, and reducing the risk of lost, stolen, or misplaced keys. (See videos 
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How Does the System Work?
The cabinets or key lock boxes for car dealers have three simple steps.
First, users identify themselves via personal tag, username and password, or biometric identification (swiping your finger). Select “take out” on the touchscreen.
A list will appear on the touchscreen of stored keys. Users can only access keys that they have been previously authorized for. He or she will select the desired key, which will cause the drawer which contains it to flash and open. Inside the drawer, the specific bin that contains the select key will pop open. All other drawers and bins stay closed and locked. The user then simply tags the key with an RFID tracker and closes the drawer.
The key will now be registered in that user’s name. To return, the user presses “return” on the touchscreen, tags the key with RFID, places the key back inside its compartment, and closes the drawer.
Keytag asset tracking technology allows time limits to be set for each asset that will alert system managers and the key holder if a key is not returned on time. Real-time information can also be given for each vehicle key.
Users (the car owner or car dealer) can also record what they have used the key for (for example, to take a car in for repairs) or any relevant information about the car (ex: mileage). The car dealership key system allows users to know who took which key, when it was taken, and for what purpose, so keys are always trackable without the need for manual logs.
There are multiple configurations of cabinets available, and the drawers and bins are modular so they can be reconfigured according to your needs.
Innovative Key Cabinets
Below are three various types of key storage cabinets to protect and track your keys. Each of the key cabinets below includes an RFID reader and key tags. Key compartment is 1.5″ x 1.6″ x 2.9″. These cabinets can be configured with different-sized compartments to store an assortment of items.
Optional Items: video camera, voice control, biometric reader, and magnetic card reader for a more secure combination lock option.
Contact Us for Computerized Car Key Cabinets
Southwest Solutions Group® provides design and installation services for computerized car key storage cabinets for managing and tracking automotive dealership keys. We will also provide you with a free consultation to determine your exact needs and specifications before the design process begins. To learn more or to speak with a specialist, call us at 1-800-803-1083 or send us a message today.
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