Car Lockout & Unlocking Service in Phoenix
Locked out? Keys shut in or a door that won’t open? We use non-destructive methods of gaining entry, with no scuffed paint, cracked glass, or any damage to the lock.
Lockout happens at the most inconvenient times, whether stuck in a parking garage, at work, or at home in the driveway with your keys tantalizingly close but just beyond arm’s reach on the passenger seat. Good news: This is one of the fastest locksmith services we provide, and done properly, will leave your car exactly as it was, which is very important if your car has been baking in the Phoenix heat.
Our non-destructive entry process
The professional entry tools we use have been specifically designed for entry through auto doors. Properly used, this approach requires no damage whatsoever to your car – no scuffed paint, no cracked glass, no stripped weather-stripping, and no damaged lock. Exactly why you’re much better off with a locksmith than trying to pick a lock with a coat hanger.
When someone, a child or a pet, is trapped inside a locked cartreat it as a real emergency since in Phoenix temperatures the interior of a closed car heats up very quickly to become dangerous. Dial 911 immediately if there are any lives at stake; otherwise, call us and tell us that there is someone inside who needs to get out so we prioritize your call and get straight to work
Don’t force the door.
It is almost a certainty that using any makeshift tool like a coat hanger, wedge, or prying device will bend the door, rip seals, crack the glass and break clips – in other words create a lot of unnecessary repairs from what would normally be a simple job. In our post about the risks of DIY lockout solution in Phoenix, we discuss this problem in more detail.
Key stuck inside the lock?
Sometimes a key breaks off inside the lock or in the ignition switch, in no circumstance do not force anything in deeper, because our staff can remove the fragment and create a duplicate key right away, as explained in broke a key in the lock or ignition.
- Your exact location, either lot, street name or garage level.
- The make, the year, and the model of your car.
- Your permission to enter the vehicle, i.e a proof that you are authorized to open your car is always required by all reputable locksmiths.
This information will be very useful when you call us:
Learn more about our mobile locksmith services: car key replacement, fob programming, and car lock rekey. No matter where in Phoenix area you are, we will come right to your car. Find out more at Vortex Car Locksmith home page.
Car lockout service FAQs
Could unlocking my car damage it?
Absolutely not, because our experts employ specialized equipment which allows them to unlock your car without cuasing any damages to the paint, the window or even the lock itself.
My keys are shut inside, can you help?
Yes, it is one of our most common calls and we’ll have your car’s door unlocked within minutes of arrival and we’ll be able to retrieve your keys in a single visit, .
What if a child or pet is trapped inside?
You need to consider this an emergency situation. First, contact 911 if there is anyone trapped inside; next, we will unlock the door for you as soon as we arrive.
Do you require proof the car is mine?
Yes. Before unlocking any vehicle, we make sure you are its owner or have access, based on the vehicle registration and identification documents.
How fast can you get to me?
Being mobile and stationed throughout the region, we will be able to arrive at your destination relatively quickly. All you have to do is give us the address.