Locked Out of Your Car in Phoenix? A Calm Step-by-Step

The keys are sitting right on the seat inside your closed car and no matter how careful you are, it seems to happen to everyone at some point in Phoenix: you walk around to close your door and find your keys sitting on the seat, out of reach. When it happens, it feels like the world’s worst crisis but rest assured that most cases are easily solved so long as you stay calm and avoid doing anything that might otherwise require repairs. broken key

First check out all doors and the trunk

Sounds basic but surprisingly many “lockout” problems are solved here, as the car owner didn’t actually lock all their doors. Walk around the whole car before doing anything else.

Call 911 if anyone or any pets are inside

It doesn’t take long for the enclosed cabin of a Phoenix car to become a serious danger when closed. Call 911 and then contact the locksmith, stating clearly that someone or some animal is trapped inside.

Don’t force your way in

Coathangers, door wedge tools, and crowbars will warp the frame of the door, damage locks and seals, break glass, and potentially snap key pieces while not even being guaranteed to work. The destruction almost always costs more than the initial problem did.

Be prepared with all necessary information

Whether calling us or anyone else, be prepared with the precise address and make/model/year of the vehicle, and proof of authorization to access the vehicle. It’s standard practice and protects both parties.

Finally getting you back in your car

Expert locksmiths and professional tools will allow us to get over any kinfd of lockout situation and once we’re done, we absolutely recommend to have a new spare key which is the fastest, safest way to avoid future problems.