So, You are Locked Outside of Your Car – What Do You Do Now?

When we finally passed our drivers exam and received our driving license, we were so excited. It seems that no one have prepared us for this situation. We are standing outside our car, wishing we could turn time back, reaching repeatedly into our pockets unable to retrieve anything shaped like a set of car keys. We realize that we are unable to get in and drive, having been locked outside our vehicle.

Regardless of how frustrating this may be, know that you are not alone. Thousands upon thousands of car owners get locked outside their vehicles every year due to the arrival of new and more “militant” car alarm systems, and thanks to the persistence of forgetfulness.

Towing Missouri City’s experts have compiled a short list explaining what to do in case of a lockout:

First Step:

Take a deep breath. You cannot get in the car until you get your keys. If you have time to search for them go and do so. If you cannot recall where they are, or can trace them to a place far away, know that gaining access to your car is more important.

Second Step:

You are going to need a way of getting into your car. The Internet might provide some how-to guides that will try to talk you into breaking into your own car, hotwiring, soldering and taping together anything to make it drive haphazardly. Do not be tempted to do so. The value of a broken car window alone could reach up to hundreds of dollars.

Third Step:

In order to obtain a new set of keys you have two options. The first is contacting your dealership for a replacement key. This option is both time consuming and expensive and you could wait for days before re-entering your car this way.

The other way is contacting a local locksmith company, which is a lot cheaper and will replace your key in a matter of minutes, much like Towing Missouri City.

Call us at (281) 971 – 1521.