Car lockout
Car lockout service
Keys on the seat and the door locked? Call us, tell us where the car is, and we check for a local pro who can come open it.
If a child or a pet is locked inside, call 911 right now, before you call anyone else. A car can heat up 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes, and cracking a window does very little.
Call (307) 365-2527What we need from you
- Where the car is, as exact as you can make it
- The year, make and model
- Where the keys are: in the cabin, in the trunk, or lost
- Expect to be asked to show the car is yours. A good lockout pro will not open a car for just anyone.
Before you pay anyone
A lockout call is not always needed. One door may be unlocked, your car maker's app may open it, or the key fob may only have a dead battery. Our guide walks through the free things to try first: keys locked in the car? Here is what to do.
Lost the key completely?
That is a different job. Opening the door will not help if there is no key to drive away with. You need a locksmith or a dealer who can make and program a new key, and they will ask for proof you own the car. Tell us when you call so nobody wastes a trip.
How the door gets opened
A lockout pro uses tools made for the job, such as a wedge and a long-reach tool, to work the lock or the handle from outside. AAA warns against trying it yourself with a coat hanger, because homemade tools risk damaging the car or the lock.
What it costs
Lockout prices move with the time of day and how far the pro has to drive. Night and holiday calls cost more almost everywhere. Ask for the full price on the phone before you agree to anything, and be careful with anyone who will not give you one. Our guide to roadside and towing scams explains what to watch for.
Where these facts come from
Checked on October 8, 2026.
Related help
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- Roadside and towing scams: how not to get overchargedNever take a tow you did not call for, and never pay a stranger up front by phone. Here are the roadside scams officials warn about and how to avoid them.
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