Help! I've Locked Myself Out of My Car! What do I do?
Being unable to enter your own vehicle can be a frustrating, scary, or even dangerous situation. However, it is important that you remain calm. There is a solution, and this guide will help you walk through the first steps towards regaining access to your vehicle in the fastest and most affordable way possible.
Important:
If a child is accidentally locked in your car, immediately dial 911. Temperatures inside vehicles can rise quickly, creating a life-threatening situation. This is considered an emergency, and professional help should be contacted right away to ensure the child’s safety.
Step 1: Make Sure You're Truly Locked Out
This may sound silly, but in the heat of the moment, drivers will often overlook alternative methods of entering their vehicle. In fact, we at Rexburg Lock & Key have had our fair share of urgent calls for vehicles that, unbeknownst to the driver, were not actually locked!
So, before we move on to more involved solutions, ensure that all doors and windows to the vehicle are truly locked and inaccessible. Do not attempt to force anything open, as doing so may result in permanent damage to your car.
Step 2: Check For a Spare Key
The next step involves trying to remember if there is are any other keys to the vehicle you're trying to unlock. Perhaps you've given an extra key to a friend or family member when they've borrowed your vehicle. Or, maybe you have a spare key in your house. Either way, before moving forward, we want to ensure we have exhausted all simple solutions to this problem.
Important: Avoid D.I.Y. Solutions
Our goal is to help you regain access to your vehicle quickly and cost-effectively. In this stressful situation, drivers are often tempted to use tools like coat hangers to unlock their car themselves. This rarely saves money or time, as it is often ineffective and can result in permanent damage to your vehicle.
Step 3: Call A Professional
At Rexburg Lock & Key, our team of skilled locksmiths are ready any time—day or night—to help you regain access to your car. We offer speedy and affordable services throughout Rexburg, Idaho Falls, St. Anthony, Island Park, and surrounding areas to get you back on the road as quickly as possible.