What To Do if You’re Locked Out of Your Car

No one wants to deal with it, but getting locked out of your vehicle can happen. That’s why you should learn what you should do in this unfortunate situation.

One of the most annoying situations you can be in is locking yourself out of your vehicle. While many vehicles have methods to help prevent this, it’s still a common occurrence because of how easy it is to do. That’s why learning what to do if you lock yourself out of your car is a good idea.

Call Roadside Assistance

If you don’t know what to do and you have the time, roadside assistance is likely your best bet for accessing your vehicle. Roadside assistance means calling a company or person to come out to meet you at your vehicle. They can then help unlock your vehicle or tow it if there’s no option for entry. This does cost money, as most of these services are membership-based. Additionally, depending on where you lock yourself out, you may have to wait a while for assistance to arrive.

Use Lockpicking

Sometimes, the best solution is to solve the problem yourself, and what better way is there to get past a lock than lockpicking? While this is a difficult skill to master, if you can, you’ll never need to worry about locking yourself out of your car again. You just need a high yield lock pick set. Plus, it’s legal to lockpick your own property, so you don’t need to worry about legal complications.

Have a Spare Key

If you can, you should leave a spare key with someone you trust and who isn’t traveling with you. This way, you can call them and ask them to bring you the key to let you back into your vehicle. While this isn’t a solution that’ll always work, it can help if you ever lock yourself out where you’re near those with the spare.

Get Special Unlocking Methods

The best method to solve being locked out of your vehicle is to prevent it in the first place. Today, many vehicles are using new methods to lock and unlock, such as fingerprint scanners or code locks. This way, you no longer need a key to unlock your vehicle and don’t need to worry about locking yourself out.

Keep in mind that these solutions assume you’re not in danger when you lock yourself out of your vehicle. You should always call 911 if you’re in a dangerous position. Otherwise, these tips will help you resolve your lockout issues.

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