The last thing anyone wants is to be locked out of the car. The inconvenience of having your keys either trapped inside or lost and being stuck without a way to drive home is frustrating. Central Safe & Lock in Fairfield, OH, offers five easy tips to prevent a lockout and keep stress levels low.

Here are five ways to avoid the problem altogether:

• Keep Your Keys: Never leave your keys in the car. Whether you need to exit the vehicle briefly or you set your keys down to help with someone or something outside, the chances you’ll leave them in the car increase. Always hold them in your hand or place them in a pocket or purse.
• Brighten up Your Keys: Attach your keys to a bright chain or charm. It will help you keep track of them. The more colorful, the better. This will also help you confirm that your keys are in a safe place before closing the doors.
• Have Spare Keys: Have a spare key made and carry it with you as a backup or keep it in an easily accessible place. Regular keys can be copied at a hardware store. If your vehicle has a key fob, your dealership can provide an additional key.
• Replace Batteries: If your vehicle has a key fob, ensure your battery is still good. Fob batteries can be purchased at auto part stores. Replace batteries in any spare key fobs as well.
• Try OnStar: If you do get locked out of the car, a service like OnStar can help. Of the many services provided, OnStar lets you unlock your car remotely by way of operator assistance or a smartphone app.

For fast service, trust Central Safe & Lock. Whether you’ve been locked out of the car or need rekeying and safe services for your commercial property, the expert locksmiths are ready to assist. To learn about their safe and lock services, visit their website or call (513) 884-1870.