How to make sure you never lock yourself out of your car again

It’s a busy Saturday afternoon and you’ve just finished parking your car at the very busy Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle… When you start to feel around in your pockets for your keys they don’t seem to be there.. And then it becomes obvious, you’ve locked yourself out of the car again, there’s no foreseeable way for you to get into your car to grab your keys. 

It’s one of the worst feelings. But don’t sweat it, we’ve all locked ourselves out of our cars at least once. Even though you’ll definitely have to call a locksmith to get you back into your car this time around, there’s no reason to let this happen to you again! Good thing there are a few simple things that you can do to make sure you never lock yourself out of your car again.

How to Avoid Locking Yourself Out:

You can avoid locking yourself out of your car by taking a couple of simple precautions. The first and most basic way to avoid being locked out is to keep a spare key or two. It’s a good idea to keep one key on you, so that way when you’re out running errands or at work, you know that the spare key is easily accessible and you won’t need to travel to retrieve it. 

Keep a Spare at Home:

In addition to keeping a key in your possession when you leave the house, it’s a good idea to keep another spare at the house. You never know when you might lock your keys in the car in the driveway, or someone else at home might. That’s why it’s a good idea to have multiple spare keys and to keep them in different locations. Having a basic spare transponder key that matches your vehicle at home and at your office is an even better way to make sure you can conveniently get into your car when you’ve locked yourself out.

Magnetic Key Strips:

Another idea is to visit an automotive store and pick up a magnetic key strip. These key strips are great for keeping a spare car key attached right to the outside of our car, holding a key inside your wallet securely in place, or putting one somewhere inside a drawer or chest where others might not naturally look for a spare key. If you plan to use a magnetic strip and attach a key to it on your car somewhere, make sure you use a lot of creativity to place it in a safe place where others wouldn’t find it easily. These strips are handy when traveling and getting to your spare key at home doesn’t work quite as easily or isn’t possible. 

Carry a Spare Remote Key / Key Fob:

Another good idea is to carry a battery-operated key fob that locks and unlocks the car. You should attach it to something that you usually carry with you and keep on hand. If you often lock your keys in the car, it’s a great idea to keep the fob separated from your keys. Keeping it in your purse, backpack, or even inside your office or home is a good idea. You can even give one to a friend to hang onto one if they’re conveniently located near places you frequently visit.

When all else fails… Get a GPS locator tag:

On the other hand, if you often misplace your keys, you might want to buy a GPS tag that you can attach as a keychain to your keys. With this location tool you can easily figure out if you’ve lost your keys at work, at home, or in a different location. Usually you can locate your keys by downloading a locator app.

Even when you take these steps, occasionally locking yourself out of your car is unavoidable. If you do lock yourself out, there are a few places you can call. If you have roadside assistance as part of your insurance, give them a call first to see if they can help you get into your locked car and retrieve your keys. 

If not, look for an automotive locksmith near you. To find a locksmith nearby, use Google Search or Google Maps. Most locksmiths can estimate their arrival time and help you out by getting into your car through the window or door. Here at Locksmith Contact, we do our best to get to you quickly after you lock yourself out. We have cutting-edge Lishi technology to get into your car safely and avoid damaging your window seal or door!