Locking your keys in the car is one of the most frustrating things that can happen. This mistake can waste time that you do not have and throw your entire day off schedule. These days most people do not hide a spare set of car keys on the outside of their cars, so usually you end up trying to get creative in the process of attempting to unlock your car or reach the inside somehow. If leaving your keys in the car is something you do often, consider leaving an extra set hidden on the outside of your vehicle. There are many concealed key cases available today that are great for hiding an extra set of car keys.

Can I Unlock My Car with a Wire Hanger?

There are a few things you can try to get into your car that might work, however, every car is different and no method is guaranteed. If your car is an older model, then it probably has the locks that sit atop the window ledge. One common practice for unlocking this type of door is using a wire coat hanger but this only works on certain lock mechanisms and not at all on the locks in newer model cars. One of the common practices is to shove a wedge into the top corner door seam and snake a hanger into the vehicle and try to pull or push the button in order to open the door. Oftentimes coat hangers aren’t strong enough and you not only risk scratching the paint but if you wedge the door open too far, you could shatter the window or even break the door itself.

Should You have Two Sets of Car Keys?

The other method is if you can insert the wire hanger between the rubber molding weather stripping and the bottom corner of the window and then fish around inside the door in an effort to left the metal latch mechanism. This way also risks scratching your paint. In addition you could inadvertently tear the weather stripping and damage to the wiring if you have power windows or electric locks. In the future, you can save time and money by having two sets of keys made so that you’re prepared the next time that you find you’ve accidentally left the keys locked in the car. That way you can keep your hangers in the closet where they belong.

Can You Get into a Car from the Trunk?

Often time’s people will accidentally lock their keys in their car while the trunk is still open as they are loading groceries. In this situation, you may be able to move the rear seat out of the way and gain access to the rear of the car. Most cars today come with an electronic door opener, and will not lock if the keys are inside of the vehicle. These devices can become a problem if they are lost, and cost quite a bit to replace. Some vehicles will not start if that device is not inside of the car, so this can add an additional set of problems.

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To avoid being locked out of your vehicle, always have an extra set of keys handy, whether that be hidden somewhere on the vehicle or an extra set sitting at home that you can call for someone to bring to you. Accidents do happen and locking keys in the car is a common mistake that happens to the best of us. To avoid damaging your vehicle, scratching paint or breaking a window, contact a professional locksmith to assist you in unlocking your vehicle and getting your keys back. Top Master Locksmiths are skilled in unlocking vehicles without hurting your vehicle. Vegas Valley Locksmiths will provide you with the highest quality of locksmith service for all your locksmith needs. Call us today!