Car Lockout in Lansdale, PA

The trunk shuts with your keys inside, and now you cannot get back into your car.

In Lansdale, we open locked cars, trucks and SUVs for their owners, including vehicles with keys shut in the trunk. Try each door, and see whether the trunk will open from the outside. If you have a spare, it may get you back in without a locksmith. Your roadside plan is another option, so check what assistance it includes.

A push button car can still lock you out when the fob is inside. If the engine is running in an enclosed space, move outside to fresh air and stay clear of the exhaust. We open vehicles in Lansdale whether the keys are visible inside or have been lost. When they are missing, opening the vehicle gives you access to it, but you will still need a spare or a replacement key to operate it.

If your car locks with the keys inside after a long drive, we start by looking at the vehicle and where you believe they are.

We check what we can see through the windows and whether the doors or trunk show any existing problems. If the engine is running or the vehicle uses a button to start, we take that into account. We explain the access we plan to use and what we observed before starting.

The next step is not always the same for every situation. If the keys are in the trunk, we explain whether access through the passenger area is an option or whether the compartment needs separate attention. If they are missing rather than locked inside, opening the vehicle will not settle the question of a replacement key. Once we have opened the car, we hand any keys found inside back to you. Together, we check that each door latches and locks and that the trunk closes and locks properly. You can point out anything that does not work as you expect.

A trunk that shut with the keys inside may leave you wondering whether it is closing properly.

Check that the lid stays shut and releases with your usual control. If it pops back up, will not open, or feels loose when closed, avoid forcing it. A lid that will not stay shut could let belongings fall out, so do not drive until it is secure. Call us again if it keeps failing to close or you cannot get back inside.

To prevent another lockout, keep a spare in a secure place outside the vehicle or leave one with someone you trust. Make sure it works for your car and that you know how to reach it. A roadside plan may give you another option if you are locked out. Before closing the cargo area, check that the key is in your hand or pocket, especially if your car has push button start.