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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