Tips and Tricks to Get Inside Your Car When Locked Out

Let’s admit it – we don’t really give much importance to a spare key unless we need it. If you have your car’s key stolen or lost, you may know the struggle of trying to open your door to get inside your car. And if you’re stuck in a desolate area where you can’t get emergency assistance, it can be quite a challenge to get into your car. In times like this, you should be equipped with a few clever workarounds that can help you open your car door.

1. Use Your Shoestrings

This unlocking method works on cars that have a hood lock mechanism.  For this trick to work, you will need to tie your shoestring in a small loop from the middle and wiggle it inside the car (through the crack of the door). Tighten it around the lock mechanism and pull the string up. It may take more than one try to unlock the car, but keep at it until you succeed!

2. Rod and Screwdriver

If you carry around tools in your car, you’re in luck. A rod and screwdriver are all you need to get inside your car. How, you wonder? Insert the screwdriver into the top of the door of the driver’s side and exert some pressure. Stick the rod inside and use it to unlock the button on the inside of the car’s door. To make this work, you will need to apply some force. Be careful as this method often ruins the interior and exterior of a car.

3. A Tennis Ball

This is one of the most awesome methods to unlock cars that have an electronic locking system.

You will need to burn a small hole in a regular tennis ball. You can do this by heating the hole with a lighter, a heated key, or a hot screwdriver. Next, place the ball over the lock, making sure that the warm hole is facing the opening of the lock. Press the ball hard into the lock for some time to unlock it. By pushing the ball hard into the keyhole, you create air pressure that helps unlock the car.  

4. Call for Towing Services

When everything else fails, it is best to call a reliable towing service. Many renowned towing companies offer lockout services that help unlock the car instantly. They also assist in fixing malfunctioned locks and broken keys. You can also use police or security assistance to deal with the situation in a more professional manner.

Conclusion
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​Even though the tips and tricks mentioned in this blog post sound simple, they may require a specific technique to work. For that, you may have to make several attempts if you want to get inside your car. If you don’t want to get into this kind of hassle, you can opt for a convenient option, i.e., to call for a towing service straight away!