Locked your keys in the car? Or the back of the van? We come to you anywhere in North London and open the car (or van!) and retrieve them for you with the minimum of stress, whether you can see the keys or not, if the keys are locked in the front of the car or shut in the boot. We use the latest tools and guarantee no damage to the vehicle, carefully manipulating the lock to gain entry to your car in the same way that the original key does.
Car Lockouts: A frustrating Experience
Car lockouts occur when someone unintentionally locks themselves out of their vehicle. This typically happens when the keys are left inside the car, the keys are lost or misplaced, or the key breaks in the lock. It can be a frustrating experience, especially if you're in a hurry or in an inconvenient location. In such situations, people often rely on locksmiths or roadside assistance services to help them regain access to their vehicle.
Car lockouts can happen in various ways, leading to different kinds of situations. Some of the most common types of car lockouts are:
- Keys Locked Inside: This occurs when the driver accidentally locks the keys inside the car, either while exiting the vehicle or by leaving them in the ignition.
- Key Misplacement: Sometimes, individuals misplace their keys and are unable to locate them, leading to a lockout situation.
- Key Breakage: Keys can break off in the lock or ignition, preventing the driver from accessing the vehicle or starting the engine.
- Remote Key Failure: If the remote key fob malfunctions or the battery dies, it may not unlock the car remotely, resulting in a lockout.
- Frozen Locks: In cold weather conditions, car door locks can freeze, making it difficult or impossible to insert the key and unlock the door.
- Faulty Lock Mechanism: Issues with the lock mechanism itself, such as jammed or damaged locks, can also cause lockouts.
- Child Lock Activation: If the child safety locks are engaged and the driver is unable to deactivate them from inside the vehicle, it can lead to a lockout situation.
We use the latest tools and guarantee no damage to the vehicle, carefully manipulating the lock to gain entry to your car in the same way that the original key does.
