Few situations are more frustrating than locking your keys in your car. Fortunately, this is a fixable situation that only requires a calm mind and a little experimentation. If all else fails, you can always call a lock out service. Below are five approaches to try when locked out of a vehicle.

5 Steps to Take When Locked Out of Your Car

1. Try All the Doors

Before assuming that every door is locked, double-check to make sure. In some instances, the lock on one door may be disengaged, and it might still be open. If you have a hatchback, check the rear door as well.

2. Call a Friend

If a loved one is at home or can easily access your house, call them to retrieve the spare car keys. If no spare keys are available, don't worry. Ask them to bring a wire coat hanger or a string of shoelaces to you.

3. Use Shoelaces

This unlocking method will require some patience, a slightly open window, and post-style locks on your car. Tie one end of a shoelace into a slipknot. Then, lower it through the top of the open window and loop it around the post of the lock. Once it's secure, gently pull upward to disengage the lock.

4. Use a Coat Hanger

Again, this will take some focus and an open window, but it's long been a trusty method of unlocking a car door. Uncoil a wire coat hanger and twist one of the ends into a hook. Maneuver it through the open window and hook it around the lock.

5. Call a Lock Out Service

If none of these methods are successful, it's time to call a lock out service. A professional service will come to you and unlock the vehicle with minimal hassle. They also may be able to fix any lock issues that caused the problem, thereby preventing this situation from happening again.

Northgate Towing is here when you've locked your keys in the car. Since 1983, they have provided lock out service to the Hamilton County, OH, region. They also offer other types of roadside assistance, including towing and jump starts. To arrange a service, call (513) 825-8036 or visit their website to learn more about their offerings.