It happens to everyone: you’re out running errands, you have a thousand things on your mind, and when you get back to your car, you realize you can’t find your keys. Don’t panic! Garrett's Towing & Recovery Service, Thomasville, NC’s best company for 24-hour roadside assistance, can help with this guide on steps to take if you find yourself dealing with a car lockout.

How To Handle A Car Lockout

1. Think Through Your Day 

If your keys aren’t locked inside the vehicle, your first step should be to try to find where you left them. You may not need to retrace your steps, but mentally think back through the last activities you did. This might kick your memory in gear and bring to mind where you left the keys.

2. Search For A Spare Key

When dealing with a car lockout at your home, look through your typical hiding spots to see if you left a spare key. Often, people absentmindedly tuck away a spare car key in a drawer and then forget about it.

3. Check For Open Windows

If any of the windows are cracked open, you may be able to fish the keys out using a wire clothes hanger or push the unlock button on the door.

4. Call A Car Locksmith

If the previous tips don’t get you out of your car lockout conundrum, call your local 24-hour roadside assistance company. A car towing company will have experience unlocking vehicles and will have you in your vehicle in no time.

If you find yourself locked out of your car, give Garrett's Towing & Recovery Service a call at (336) 476-3153. The towing company offers all types of 24-hour roadside assistance services, from getting you into your locked vehicle to delivering gas when your tank is empty. For more information, visit their website.