Great Solutions for Auto Lockouts

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Here we want to talk about some of the do’s and don't when you suffer an auto lockout. Being locked out of your car is a disaster, and can happen for a whole variety of reasons. Your car is likely to be the device in your life that contains the largest collection of locks. Each lock can falter separately from the others if you don't have a central locking system. Even if you do, the ignition can still be a lock that malfunctions independently from the locks in the doors and trunk. Here are a few examples of auto lockout situations and the best solutions that a trained auto locksmith will be able to provide for them. 

Transponder Key Failure

Transponder keys can fail for a number of reasons. Many modern designs will be waterproof or at least water resistant. With some models, if you get them wet enough they can show signs of damage or completely give up on you. It is also common for owners to lose their transponder keys and not have a spare. Unlike with a normal lock and key, cars with remote locks will only re-open if the correct methods are used to bypass the lock. They will be near impossible to crack with simple tools or force. This will only likely cause damage that is way more expensive to repair than having an expert let you back into the car with a refined technique. 

Car Trunk Lockout

Many car and van designs have independent locks fitted to their storage compartments. These locks can be broken through snapping your key in the chamber, finding the chamber removed from a break in or decay to the point of breaking internally. Whichever scenario it is, the solution is almost always having a lock change. You can have the lock replaced for a newer more robust design that will be an improvement on the one that broke. Along with the new replacement lock, you will need a new set of keys made. Almost all locksmiths will keep mobile key cutting equipment with them that will allow this.

Broken Ignition Lock

The lock on your ignition can sometimes become loose and turn without catching. This will render your car useless. Often the only solution is for the ignition chamber to be removed and replaced with a suitable design that functions perfectly. In the vast majority of cases, trying to “wire” the car yourself will result in failure and lead to an excessive amount of damage being afflicted to the wiring, all areas around the lock and possibly the steering wheel.