Even the most careful of drivers are prone to the occasional lockout, which is one of the most frustrating things that can happen to your vehicle. Locking yourself out of your car isn't just inconvenient, it's embarrassing, and that's why OHS Towing of Columbia Falls, MT, wants to make sure you never find yourself in this situation. 

Here are a few tips to avoid locking yourself out of your car in the future: 

• Always Use Remote Entry: Relying on your remote entry to lock and unlock your car will ensure you always have a way to get into your vehicle. Make its exclusive use a strict habit, and check and replace the key fob—the mechanism that transmits the signal from key to car—battery whenever necessary. 
• Make Spare Keys Accessible: Spare keys are a great way to prevent a lockout, but certain types of keys might require a trip to the dealership to replicate. You will also need to make sure they're always in an accessible location, preferably on your person at all times or hidden within a magnetic box on your vehicle. 
• Keep Towing Company Information on Hand: Effective precautionary measures also extend to being prepared for the worst. If you ever find yourself locked out of your car, you should at least have contact information on hand for towing companies and locksmiths. Keep a thorough list, so roadside assistance will always be a phone call away. 

Hopefully, these tips will help keep your keys where you can reach them at all times. No one's perfect, though, so it's nice to know OHS Towing is always available to help. This trusted towing company has been serving the Flathead Valley area for more than 40 years, offering 24/7 roadside assistance services at an affordable price. Check them out online for more information on their services, and call them at (406) 892-1600 for help with lockouts today.