Locking your keys in your car may be a frustrating mistake, but it can happen to anyone. Instead of becoming frustrated, direct that energy toward finding a solution. There are a number of things you can try to remedy this situation, including contacting a roadside assistance company to open the vehicle for you.

Take These Steps if Your Keys are Locked Inside Your Car

Check All the Doors

Just because the driver’s door is locked doesn’t mean there’s no other way in. Check all the side doors and the trunk immediately, and look to see whether any of the windows are open far enough to reach inside and unlock the vehicle.

Consider Using the Spare Key

Keep a spare key somewhere outside your vehicle. Paying a locksmith for one is inexpensive, and keeping it in your wallet, purse, or home will save you frustration and time. If possible, contact someone to pick up your spare key and bring it to you, or leave one with a trusted friend or family member in the first place for easy delivery.

Contact Roadside Assistance

If all else fails, contact a roadside assistance company to unlock the car or tow it for you. These specialists are trained and equipped to handle these situations carefully, and they have special tools and processes to open or unlock the door with the lowest risk of damage to your vehicle.

Whether you’ve locked your keys in your vehicle or need a tire change, the experts at Platinum Towing & Transport will help. Owned by a twenty-year veteran of the industry, they offer services from general vehicle transport to minor repair services for neighborhoods throughout the Shrewsbury, Maplewood, Webster Groves, Richmond Heights, and St. Louis, MO, areas. Whether you’re a private vehicle owner or a truck driver in a commercial fleet, learn more about how their roadside assistance services can help you by visiting them online or by calling (314) 300-8694.