Car lockout in South Bend, IN
Keys on the seat and the doors locked, in a parking lot, a driveway or the side of a road. A locksmith comes to the car with the tools to open it.
- Cars, trucks and SUVs
- We come to the vehicle
- Call any hour
Keys in the car, doors locked
A car lockout is the most common call a mobile locksmith takes, and it happens everywhere: at the grocery store, at work, in your own driveway on a winter morning. The keys are in sight and out of reach.
It helps to avoid forcing the door yourself. A wedge in the wrong place can bend the frame or tear the weatherstrip, and a coat hanger can catch wiring in the door. Call, and let the person with the right tools do it.
- Keys or a fob left on the seat
- Keys locked in the trunk
- A key fob with a dead battery
- A child or a pet inside the car
- A door that will not unlock from the inside
What you get with Car lockout
We come to the car
Wherever the vehicle is parked, the locksmith drives there. You do not have to move it or tow it.
Made to leave no marks
The work uses tools designed for car doors, so the door, the window and the paint are left as they were.
Call at any hour
Lockouts happen at night and on weekends too, and the phone is answered around the clock.
Most makes and models
Cars, trucks and SUVs. Tell us the make, model and year when you call and we will say what to expect.
What we ask when you call
Three questions help the locksmith arrive ready.
- Where is the vehicle parked
- What is the make, model and year
- Are the keys, the fob, or a person or pet inside
If a child or a pet is inside
Say so at the start of the call. If anyone inside is in danger, call 911 first; they can reach the vehicle faster than anyone else.
Car lockout questions
What should I do if I am locked out of my car?
Stay calm, move somewhere safe if you are on a road, and call us. Avoid forcing the door yourself, because that can damage the frame, the seal or the wiring inside the door.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. A locksmith should only open a vehicle for its owner or a person with the owner's permission, so expect to be asked for ID and a document that matches the vehicle.
Can you open the car if the key is in the trunk?
Usually yes. The method depends on the vehicle, so give the make, model and year when you call and we will explain what is possible before we drive out.
What if I have lost the key altogether?
That is a different job, a car key replacement, where a new key is cut or programmed for the vehicle. Tell us on the call and we will go through the steps.
Locked out of your car?
Tell us what is locked, leave your number, and we call you back. If it is an emergency, call instead.