Car Lockout in Upper Dublin, PA

The trunk has shut with your keys inside, and your car is locked in Upper Dublin.

Check each door and see whether the trunk is actually secured. A spare held by someone you trust may be an option, and your roadside assistance plan may include lockout service. If those options do not get you back in, we open locked cars, trucks and SUVs for their owners, including vehicles with keys shut in the cargo area.

If your vehicle is running, leave it as it is rather than trying to force your way in. Push button start does not always prevent a lockout, even when the fob is inside. When you know where the key is, opening the vehicle gives you a way to retrieve it. If it is lost instead, getting inside does not replace it or necessarily make the vehicle ready to drive. We provide car lockout service in Upper Dublin for both situations, so you can regain access to your vehicle.

We look at your car and where it is parked, then check which doors are locked and whether the keys are visible.

If the car has locked itself while running, we also consider the engine and the space around it. Exhaust can collect in an enclosed garage, so stay outside and away from the opening. A push button car may keep running when its key is out of range, yet may not restart after the engine is turned off. Before starting, we explain what we find and the access you need.

If your keys are in the trunk, we explain whether access to the passenger area is also needed. When the key is lost, opening the car gives you access but does not give you a key to drive it. You can decide whether to proceed with opening the car or make other arrangements for a replacement. After opening it, we hand back any keys recovered inside. Together, we check that the doors and trunk latch and lock, and point out anything that does not work as it should.

If your fob stopped answering in a parking lot, try the spare to see whether it responds.

If it does, the original may need a fresh battery. Your owner's manual can show you how to replace it and explain any backup starting method for your car. If neither responds, the problem may be with the keys or the car. Call us again if you need the problem checked rather than forcing a door or trying repeated button presses.

Keep a spare somewhere you can reach without getting into the vehicle, such as at home or with someone you trust. Protect the fob from moisture and hard knocks. After using the car, make sure the doors and trunk latch securely. If one feels loose, resists closing, or leaves a warning on the dashboard, ask us to check it before relying on it to stay shut.