Car lockouts
Keys on the seat, door locked. We open the door so you can get back in. We open doors — we don't cut or program keys.
We come to where your vehicle is — the street, a driveway, a parking lot or the highway shoulder — and take it where you choose.
When to call us for this
- Keys locked inside the car
- Keys locked in the trunk
- Your key fob died and the door won't unlock
- The door lock is jammed or frozen
- A child or pet is inside — call 911 first, then us
How it works for this job
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Danger? Call 911 first
If a child, pet or anyone is inside in heat or cold, call 911 right away.
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Tell us the car
Year, make and model, and where the keys are if you can see them.
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We open the door
The driver opens the door, then you grab your keys and check the car.
What to tell us when you call
- Year, make and model
- Where the keys are (seat, ignition, trunk)
- Your ID — the driver will ask
- Whether anyone is inside
A child or pet locked in a hot or cold car is an emergency. Call 911 before calling us.
Car lockouts: common questions
Doors are opened with tools made for the job, worked slowly around the seal. Point out any existing damage to the door or window before the driver starts.
Yes. Expect to show an ID that matches the registration or insurance card once the door is open. It protects you and your car.
Most fobs have a metal key hidden inside — check for a small release button. If you can't find it or it doesn't work, call us and we'll open the door.
Often, yes, by reaching the trunk release from inside or folding the rear seats. Tell us the model so we know what we're working with.
Other services
How a tow with Itowza works
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Call or send the form
Reach us at the toll-free line or the request form.
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Tell us where you are and what happened
Address, cross streets or highway exit, plus the vehicle.
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We confirm the details and head your way
You hear back from a real person before a truck rolls.
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Your vehicle goes where you choose
Home, your mechanic or a body shop — your call.
