Getting locked out of your car is never convenient, but if you aren’t careful, it could become dangerous as well. A lock out service will quickly travel to your vehicle to get you inside, but depending on where you are it may take time to get to you. Follow the guide below to stay safe while you wait for their arrival.

Do

Find a well-lit and public area to wait.

If you’re alone, it’s especially important that you’re not hanging out on a deserted street, as this makes you an easy and obvious target. Look for a public place such as a diner, gas station, or park to wait for the serviceman. Your lock out service can give you a call when they arrive, or you can tell them where you’ll be waiting for them.

Contact a friend.

It’s especially important that you’re not stranded alone if it’s late at night or in a dangerous area. Contact a friend or family member and tell them about your situation. They should come to wait with you if they can, or can just talk with you on the phone while you wait. Someone will be less likely to bother you if you are sitting with someone or talking on the phone.

Don’t

Abandon the car.

While it is important to find a well-lit and public area, try to find a place where your car is within view if possible. This is especially important if you have visible valuables inside the car. This way you can keep an eye on it and call the police if someone tries to break into the car. Do not try to confront them yourself.

Accept help from strangers.

People with bad intentions may pretend that they want to help you. You already have help on the way, so you don’t need assistance from strangers. If someone offers you help, say no thank you and explain that there is someone who will arrive any minute. This will discourage them from bothering you.

The team at Northgate Towing understands that when you’re stranded somewhere, immediate service is important for your safety and convenience. This is why they are available 24 hours a day to respond quickly, whether you need roadside assistance, towing or a lock out service. Their well-trained and friendly staff will get you back on the road as soon as possible throughout Northgate, Colerain, Mt. Healthy, Springdale and Cincinnati, OH. Learn more about their services online and call their towing company at (513) 825-8036 any time to request assistance.