We’ve heard about this scenario one too many times: A very busy career woman, after completing a few errands for the day, walks to her car and fumbles for her keys in her bag. And because she couldn’t find it, she peers through the car’s side window and gives out a little whine. Why not? She left her keys in the car, on the seat, right where she dropped them.
If you’ve been in this situation before, then you know how frustrating it is to have your keys locked in the car. Once the frustration has subsided, take some consolation to know that nobody is immune to this situation, almost everyone have had experienced getting locked out of their vehicles.
Here at Reliable Guys Towing, we sympathize with your plight and have compiled some common-sense habits that will help reduce the risk…
Locked keys in car? Here’s what NOT to do
Even if you’re running late for a meeting with a client, don’t panic. And never ever try to break into your car because you will just end up damaging it. Do not attempt to open the door lock using a bobby pin, coat hanger, or any tool you’re unfamiliar with because by doing so, you’ll just damage it.
Believe us, we’ve had clients who caused considerable damage to their cars before calling us, Reliable Guys Towing, for assistance.
How to avoid locking your keys in your car
During consultations with our clients, we at Reliable Guys Towing, always tell them that prevention is key. No matter how forgetful you are, there are things you can do to avoid locking your keys in the car. By following some practical measures, you can prevent getting into such a stressful and embarrassing situation again.
To avoid getting locked out of your car, follow these tips:
- Establish an exit routine: Routines make our life easier so why not create one that will help you avoid the dreaded “locked keys in car” situation. Here’s what you can do: use the same pattern when retrieving your keys and locking your car doors. By establishing a routine, you are less likely to forget your keys and lock yourself out of your car even if you are late for work or just having a very busy day.
- Keep spare keys in your wallet: Having spare keys in your wallet or in your bag’s side pocket is an easy sensible solution. If you keep on forgetting things, there’s a good chance that you might leave your wallet at home or in the car as well. Therefore, having a spare key stashed inside your bag’s side pocket just might save the day.
- Use a lanyard or a carabiner: Attaching your car keys to a lanyard or carabiner will help stop you from leaving them inside your car. You can easily wear the lanyard around your neck or clip the carabiner to your belt loop or to one of your bag’s straps. It will take some time to get used to but with patience and practice, you will get there.
- Consider using the fob: A lot of people prefer to have their keys fitted with a locking mechanism so that they only have to press a button when locking or unlocking their cars’ doors. This method has its merits because you can’t lock your car’s doors if you don’t have your keys with you. However, there’s a catch, you can’t unlock or lock the doors without your keys so always double-check that you have them with you. Furthermore, make sure that the fob is in good working condition and always remember to replace the batteries.
- Develop a Habit: The most practical way to help prevent locking your keys inside your car is to develop a healthy habit of exiting your vehicle. Before you get out of your car, check to see if you have your keys in your hand or inside your bag. Next, tell yourself to remember to lock the door from the outside or if you’re using a fob, lock it from the outside using the button.
- Save Our Number: Have your emergency service provider’s number programmed into your phone. A lot of things can happen if you’re having a bad day so it’s to your advantage to have Reliable Guys Towing’s phone numbers saved in your contacts list. Like you, we put a premium on time so our customers are assured of quick and efficient service when you need it.
Mobile Locksmith – We Can Get You Back In Your Locked Car
Need a professional locksmith, or maybe you need a tow, or transportation services for your motorcycle. Why not choose the towing team with over 20 years experience exclusively in our proud Gateway City.
Fully insured, licensed and bonded in the states of Missouri and Illinois, the folks at Reliable Guys Towing pride themselves in clear communication to ensure that services, prices and quality far surpass our competition. We know our talented technicians are the best in the business, and we go that extra mile in resolving our clients issue so that they feel comfortable and assured for their Roadside Assistance needs.
Whether you need immediate 24 hour towing service, or perhaps you’ve locked your keys in your car, or have a dead battery, we’d be more than happy to serve you. Give us a call at (314) 325-1016 and one of our knowledgeable towing service reps will help assist getting a tow truck to you so we can quickly get you on your way.
In a related article we will only focus on how you can unlock the car door yourself…