Almost every driver has gone through this type of incident at some point – you’ve mistakenly locked keys in the car and are now searching for the most convenient ways to retrieve them.
Some newer, more advanced cars often come with keyless entry. Usually, this consists of remotes or a paired application on your smartphone. This allows you to unlock the car door without requiring a key. However, if you own an old classic car or the manufacturer hasn’t incorporated this innovation, you may feel as though you’re in a helpless scenario.
There are several possible ways to get into your car even if you lost your car key or left it in your vehicle.
Who to Call for Help If You’ve Locked Keys In Your Car
Family or friends
You must have a spare key for your car, often securely hidden at home. Dial-up a family member or friend to bring it to you. Though even if they don't have a key, they can be of help by bringing you some tools to unlock the door.
Roadside assistance
You may have roadside assistance from your vehicle manufacturer or car insurer. Now is the right time to contact them and learn how they can assist. If you're a member of CAA, they will send a technician or arrange for a tow truck right away
A local locksmith
A locksmith will use the safest and most logical way to solve the problem. That option will depend on the case, the vehicle's model, etc. If you contact a trustworthy company, they'll unlock your door soon after they arrive without causing any damage to your vehicle.
Ways To Open A Locked Car Door With Keys Inside
Shoelace
For this to work, your car has to have post locks which are the type of locks that stick straight up on the window sill. Make a small noose knot in the middle of the lace, a loop the size of your index finger. Then place the lace at the top right corner of the driver’s side door until the slip knot is inside the door’s seam.
Now, holding the shoelace with both hands, wiggle it in a back-and-forth motion. Carefully maneuver the loop around the lock, then pull on both ends to tighten the noose. If you have a solid grip around the lock, carefully pull it up, and unlock the car door.
A Wire Coat Hanger
A Wedge & Metal Rod
You’ll need a long metal rod and two wedges for this trick. You can utilize this technique for the old school pull-up and push-down lock buttons and electronic locks like tiny switches or levers that you can push up or down.
Slide the wedges by the top corner of your door, at the opposite end of the door’s hinges, to create a gap. Once there’s enough space, push the skinny rod into the unlock button to check if it unlocks.
CAA drivers and tow truck drivers typically apply this method. But this technique is prone to scraping the paint or pulling the weather stripping, and you must go to a body shop to fix the top of the door frame because sometimes they remain deformed after the wedge is used.
You’ll need a long metal rod and two wedges for this trick. You can utilize this technique for the old school pull-up and push-down lock buttons and electronic locks like tiny switches or levers that you can push up or down.
Slide the wedges by the top corner of your door, at the opposite end of the door’s hinges, to create a gap. Once there’s enough space, push the skinny rod into the unlock button to check if it unlocks.
CAA drivers and tow truck drivers typically apply this method. But this technique is prone to scraping the paint or pulling the weather stripping, and you must go to a body shop to fix the top of the door frame because sometimes they remain deformed after the wedge is used.
An Air Bag Pump Wedge
Conclusion
Leaving car keys in your car is an easily avoidable problem. It can cause stress, specifically if you are pressed for time or have an emergency. In a critical situation, you might need to call an expert to help you rekey the locks on your car. This is where D & L Mobile Locksmith comes in. We operate 24/7 so whenever you lock your keys in your car, we can arrive on-site in a timely manner no matter the time of day or night.
