Renewed Vehicle Keys - Advanced Vehicle Ownership & Lock System
Renewed Vehicle Keys revolutionizes vehicle ownership on FiveM servers by replacing basic lock scripts with a comprehensive key management system. This optimized script features physical key items, master and secondary key creation, locksmith services for key duplication and lock changes, key transfer mechanics, hotwiring for unauthorized access, and secure vehicle ownership tracking - creating realistic vehicle security and ownership roleplay that enhances server immersion.
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What's Included
This complete vehicle key package includes physical key items in player inventories representing vehicle access, master key ownership system establishing vehicle owners, secondary key creation allowing multiple users per vehicle, locksmith NPC locations for key services, lock cylinder replacement invalidating existing keys, key transfer between players, hotwiring mechanics for unauthorized vehicle access, theft prevention with alarm systems, framework integration with garages and dealerships, and synced lock states across all players ensuring consistent vehicle security.
Key Features
- Physical Key Items - Keys exist as inventory items with vehicle information, creating tangible ownership rather than invisible permissions
- Master vs Secondary Keys - Differentiation between owner master keys and duplicate secondary keys with different permission levels
- Locksmith Services - NPC locations where players pay to duplicate keys, change vehicle locks, or craft replacement keys
- Key Duplication - Create secondary keys for friends, family, or employees allowing shared vehicle access without ownership transfer
- Lock Cylinder Replacement - Change vehicle locks invalidating all existing keys, perfect for purchased used vehicles or theft recovery
- Key Transfer System - Hand keys to nearby players, trade keys for money, or gift vehicle access permanently or temporarily
- Hotwiring Mechanics - Criminals can attempt to hotwire locked vehicles with skill checks, time requirements, and failure consequences
- Vehicle Alarms - Alarm systems trigger on unauthorized access attempts alerting owners and nearby players/police
- Shared Ownership - Multiple players can have keys to same vehicle enabling families, businesses, and gang vehicle sharing
- Dealership Integration - Automatic master key generation when vehicles are purchased from dealerships
- Garage Compatibility - Integrates with garage systems ensuring only key holders can retrieve vehicles from storage
- Persistent Storage - Key ownership data stored in database surviving server restarts and player disconnects
- Animations & Props - Realistic key usage animations with physical key props during lock/unlock interactions
- Optimized Performance - Minimal server impact with efficient syncing and database queries
- Security Features - Prevents key duplication exploits, unauthorized spawning, and ownership manipulation
Perfect For
- Serious Roleplay Servers - Adds realism requiring actual keys for vehicle access creating consequences for lost or stolen keys
- Economy Servers - Locksmith services and key replacement create money sinks and job opportunities
- Criminal Servers - Hotwiring and theft mechanics enable realistic vehicle theft gameplay with risk/reward balance
- Family RP Servers - Shared keys allow families to share household vehicles realistically
- Business Servers - Companies can distribute fleet vehicle keys to employees managing access control
- LEO Servers - Police can confiscate keys during arrests and search for vehicle owners using key items
Master vs Secondary Keys
Master Keys: Represent full vehicle ownership. Only one master key exists per vehicle (held by owner). Master key holders can create secondary keys at locksmiths, transfer vehicle ownership to another player by giving master key, change vehicle locks invalidating all keys, and access all vehicle modification and storage systems. Master keys typically cannot be duplicated - ownership must be formally transferred.
Secondary Keys: Provide vehicle access without ownership rights. Secondary keys can be created by master key holder at locksmith for a fee, given to family members, employees, or friends, used to unlock and drive vehicle normally, traded or sold between players, but cannot create additional keys or change vehicle locks. Perfect for shared access without transferring ownership.
Locksmith Services
Locksmith NPCs located at configurable positions provide essential key services including: key duplication (create secondary key from master for fee, typically $500-1000), lock cylinder replacement (change locks invalidating all keys, $1500-2500 typical), master key replacement (reissue lost master key with ownership verification, expensive $2500-5000), key programming (link new key to vehicle electronics), and emergency lockout service (open locked vehicle with ownership proof).
These services create employment opportunities for locksmith job roleplay and provide realistic solutions to common scenarios like lost keys, vehicle theft recovery, and used vehicle purchases.
Hotwiring & Theft Mechanics
Hotwiring System: Players without keys can attempt to hotwire vehicles using lockpicks or hotwiring tools. The process requires: specific items (lockpicks, screwdrivers), skill-based minigame with success probability, time requirement (30-120 seconds vulnerable), and alarm triggering alerting nearby players and police. Failed attempts may break tools, trigger alarms, or alert authorities.
Theft Consequences: Successfully hotwired vehicles remain unlocked until engine off, don't permanently grant keys, can be re-locked by owner with master key, may have GPS tracking alerting police, and risk impound if caught. This creates realistic vehicle theft gameplay with genuine risk.
Anti-Theft Upgrades: Vehicle owners can install upgraded alarm systems at mechanics, GPS trackers transmitting location if stolen, immobilizers requiring special tools to bypass, and steering wheel locks adding difficulty to theft attempts. These upgrades create money sinks and theft prevention roleplay.
Ownership Transfer Process
Vehicle ownership officially transfers when master key changes hands through several methods: selling vehicle player-to-player includes physical master key handoff, dealership purchases generate new master key automatically, inheritance/gift transfers master key with optional documentation, and repossession by banks/police can reassign master key ownership. The system tracks ownership history in database enabling dispute resolution and verification.
Technical Specifications
- Performance: ~0.01ms server impact, highly optimized syncing and queries
- Database: Dedicated tables tracking vehicle-key relationships, ownership records, and access logs
- Inventory Systems: Compatible with ox_inventory, qb-inventory, qs-inventory, and custom solutions
- Framework: Supports ESX, QBCore, QBOX with automatic detection and adaptation
- Sync System: Efficient lock state synchronization across all nearby players
- Security: Server-side validation preventing key duplication exploits and unauthorized access
- File Size: Approximately 8 MB including UI, animations, and configuration
Installation
- Download the Renewed Vehicle Keys package from your purchase confirmation
- Extract the resource to your server's resources directory
- Import the provided SQL file creating key tracking database tables
- Configure framework settings in config.lua (ESX/QBCore/QBOX)
- Add key items to your inventory system item database
- Set up locksmith NPC locations with coordinates and pricing
- Configure hotwiring settings including difficulty and requirements
- Integrate with your garage and dealership scripts
- Add
ensure renewed-vehiclekeys to server.cfg
- Restart server and verify locksmith locations appear
Framework Compatibility
- ✅ ESX Legacy - Full integration with ESX framework, inventory, and job systems
- ✅ QBCore - Native QB support with metadata, items, and garage integration
- ✅ QBOX - Compatible with modern QBOX implementations
- ✅ Standalone - Can operate with custom frameworks through configuration
Configuration Options
- Locksmith Locations: Set unlimited NPC positions for key services across map
- Service Pricing: Customize costs for key duplication, lock changes, and replacements
- Hotwiring Settings: Configure required items, difficulty, time, and alarm behavior
- Key Transfer: Enable/disable key trading, set transfer radius, and logging options
- Alarm Systems: Adjust alarm volume, duration, notification radius, and police alerts
- Job Restrictions: Limit locksmith services to specific jobs or make public
- Anti-Theft: Configure upgrade options, effectiveness, and installation requirements
Integration Possibilities
- Garage Scripts: Integrates with garage systems requiring keys to retrieve stored vehicles
- Dealership Scripts: Auto-generates master keys on vehicle purchase with ownership registration
- Police MDT: Officers can check vehicle registration and ownership via key item inspection
- Mechanic Scripts: Mechanics install anti-theft systems and perform lock repairs
- Gang Systems: Gangs share vehicle access through secondary keys for fleet management
- Housing Scripts: Private garages verify key ownership before allowing vehicle access
- Job Systems: Create locksmith job where players provide key services to others
What Makes It Stand Out
Renewed Vehicle Keys transforms vehicle ownership from abstract permissions to tangible, roleplayable mechanics. Physical key items make vehicle access visible and tradeable rather than invisible database flags. The master/secondary key distinction enables realistic shared vehicle scenarios - families sharing cars, businesses managing fleets, friends lending vehicles - all without complex permission systems. The locksmith integration creates natural solutions to common problems (lost keys, used vehicle purchases) while generating economy and roleplay. The hotwiring system balances vehicle security with criminal gameplay, making theft possible but risky and temporary rather than guaranteed or permanent.
Roleplay Scenarios
Family Vehicles: Parents hold master keys to family vehicles and create secondary keys for teenage children. When kids move out, parents can reclaim secondary keys or gift the master key transferring ownership. Shared household vehicles require coordination for usage.
Business Fleets: Taxi companies hold master keys to fleet vehicles and distribute secondary keys to employed drivers. When drivers quit or are fired, keys are collected and destroyed. Fleet managers track which employee has which vehicle via key distribution.
Vehicle Sales: Used vehicle sales include physical master key handoff. Buyers can change locks immediately invalidating any duplicate keys previous owner may have kept, ensuring security. Private sales feel more realistic with physical key exchange.
Theft Recovery: Stolen vehicle owner reports theft to police including description. Police recover vehicle and confiscate criminal's lockpicks. Owner visits locksmith to change locks ($2000) invalidating thief's access. Original master key still works after lock change only if owner changes locks using master.
Economy Impact
The system creates multiple money sinks and economic activities: locksmith services generate regular fees, lock changes after theft create significant expenses, lost key replacements require substantial payment, anti-theft upgrades encourage preventive spending, and locksmith jobs provide employment income. These transactions circulate money while providing realistic consequences for carelessness (lost keys) or crime (theft requiring lock change).
Admin Features
Administrators can manage the entire key system including viewing all keys for specific vehicle, manually creating or removing keys, transferring ownership between players, resetting vehicle locks, viewing access logs and ownership history, and granting temporary access for testing. This enables dispute resolution and system management without database manipulation.
Security & Exploit Prevention
The script includes comprehensive security measures: server-side validation of all key operations preventing client-side manipulation, encrypted key data preventing duplication exploits, ownership verification before sensitive operations, rate limiting on hotwiring attempts preventing spam, and logging of all key creation/transfer/destruction for audit trails. These protections ensure system integrity even on high-population servers.
Support & Updates
Includes lifetime updates with new features, framework compatibility updates, and security patches. Comprehensive documentation covers installation, configuration, integration with garages/dealerships, and troubleshooting. Active support via ticket system for technical assistance. Regular updates add community-requested features like advanced anti-theft systems, improved hotwiring mechanics, and expanded locksmith services.
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