Did you accidentally leave your keys inside your car? No need to worry! There are quite a few ways you can retrieve them (in case you don’t have or just don’t want to use a spare). If you don’t have any idea what those ways are, then best follow the guide we’ve prepared for you below.
Keep Calm
Panicking during tough situations is normal. Unfortunately, that won’t help you much. So instead of losing it, better do your best to keep a cool head. Double-check the car doors to make sure it is unlocked; the last thing you want to do is call for help only to find out the doors are unlocked the whole time.
Think of Your Options
As mentioned in the intro, there are several ways to retrieve your keys inside a locked car. For example, if your vehicle has pull-up locks like most pre-owned cars, then you can either pick it using a string. Just make a slip knot at the center of the string, slide the string through the door’s corner, position the loop around the pull-up lock, then tug one end of the string to unlock the door.
You can also use a crowbar to pry the car door open, although you should try not to look too suspicious while doing this or people might think you’re trying to steal your own car. Worse comes to worst, you can always break your car windows open (this is something you must avoid doing unless absolutely necessary since replacing car windows can be pricey).
Ask Assistance
Of course, it’s not a bad idea to go get help if you got your keys locked inside your car. One person you can call is a locksmith. These days, locksmiths are readily available to respond to such emergencies. So if you ever find yourself locked out of your car, better have their phone numbers at hand.
You can also call roadside assistance to help you retrieve your vehicle keys. Being all too familiar with this type of car trouble, they’ll be able to help you recover your keys without damaging your sweet ride. Lastly, you can call the police. Like road assistance personnel and locksmiths, they also have the tools that can pry your car door open with little to no damage.
Wrapping Up
Getting your keys locked inside your brand new or secondhand car can be very frustrating. By following the steps laid out above, however, you’ll be able to get them back in a jiffy.