Car Lockout in King of Prussia, PA

After a long drive home in King of Prussia, you step out and realize your keys are locked inside the car.

Take a look at the other doors to see whether one is still unlocked. The trunk is worth trying too. If you have a spare somewhere accessible, that may get you back in. Your roadside plan is another option if it includes lockout service. We open locked cars, trucks and SUVs for their owners when those choices do not work.

You might see the keys on a seat, find that they are missing altogether, or discover that they are in a locked trunk. We handle those lockouts in King of Prussia, including situations where the engine is still running. A car with push button start can also lock you out, even though it does not use a traditional ignition. If your keys are lost, opening the vehicle gets you access to what is inside, but it does not replace them.

After a long drive home, you may find yourself beside your car with the keys still inside.

We look at the vehicle and where you last saw them, including whether they are visible through a window or shut in the trunk. With a push button car, we also consider how it responds with the fob inside. We explain the access option for your vehicle and what it means before we start, including any limits we can see.

You may need access to the passenger area, the rear compartment, or both. On some cars, getting into the passenger area may let you release the rear compartment; on others, that may not be an option. If your keys are lost rather than locked inside, opening the car will not give you a way to drive it. Once we open the vehicle, we hand them back to you if they are there. Together, we check that the doors and trunk lock and latch properly, so you can see how they close before we leave.

If your fob stopped responding in a parking lot, try its buttons again after you have access to the car.

A weak battery or a damaged case may be involved, but a fresh battery will not fix every problem. Check your vehicle manual for the correct replacement and instructions, and avoid prying at the case if it resists. If the car still does not recognize the fob, tell us what happens when you try to lock or start it so we can consider the next step.

Keep a spare key somewhere you can reach without entering the vehicle, such as with someone you trust. Before closing a door or trunk, check that you have your keys in hand, especially if the car uses a push button start. Watch for a door or trunk that fails to latch or lock, and call us again if the problem continues. An unreliable latch is worth checking rather than assuming the car is secure.