Locked Your Keys in Your Car? Here’s What You Can Do

 

 

It’s happened to all of us at some point. We’ve slammed the car door shut and locked the vehicle, only to realize the key is still in the ignition. Some of us have even gone about our day and realized the car keys are inside the car when we find empty pockets while heading to the car park.

The internet is full of suggestions and “hacks” for what to do if you lock your keys inside the car, but trust us, you don’t want to risk things and make matters even worse. Here are a few practical ideas to keep in mind if the worse happens.

Call an Emergency Locksmith vs 9-1-1

If you’ve been locked out of your vehicle and are in a high-risk scenario, dialing 9-1-1 may be your first instinct.

However, in most cases, the 9-1-1 operator will direct the person to calling a locksmith because the situation isn’t too great of an “emergency” for their services.  This may leave you feeling dejected, frustrated or even more stressed because precious time has been wasted. We deal with emergency lockout situations on a regular basis, whether a  child or a pet has been locked inside the car or house, and can get to your location just as quick as a 9-1-1 call would get a fire truck or police car out to you (if not faster!).  

Emergency services arrive at the scene faster than other services, and you’re likely to get the assistance you need in a timely manner. Safety comes first!

Fetch a Spare Key

Many people get spare car keys made for dealing with potential situations like these. If you happen to have a spare key, now’s the time to use it. Call a friend or relative who can fetch you your spare car key. You may have to wait a while to regain access to your car, but this is a fairly straightforward and convenient option for dealing with a car lockout. Alternately, you can hitch a ride to your home and fetch the keys yourself.

Assess your urgency. If you live nearby or know the key can be delivered to you soon, we suggest using your spare key. If you don’t have enough time on your hands or a person to rely on for getting your spare key, you may want to consider an alternative.  

 

Contact an Automotive Locksmith

The best thing to do when you’re locked out of your vehicle and aren’t in danger is to call a professional locksmith service. Automotive locksmith services specialize in car key duplication and car key programming in Winnipeg and can help you in your time of need. They have the necessary tools and expertise required to navigate a lockout situation and will have you regain access to your vehicle in no time!

The experts at Lockmish Locksmith Winnipeg Services provide leading automotive, residential, and commercial locksmith services in Winnipeg. They also offer 24-hour emergency locksmith services, catering to customers across Winnipeg. Contact them today for more details!