Anyone who has ever lost their car key, or had it stolen, will know about the cost and effort of replacing it.

As most modern-day keys are electronic, with a chip programmed specifically to the car, having a replacement key made can be an expensive process, costing as much as €500 in some cases.

There are specialist locksmiths who deal specifically with car keys, or alternatively you can go directly to the car dealership.

Michael Sheridan joined us for our weekly motoring slot to give some advice on the subject.