We know you were not planning on locking your keys inside the boot and it’s unlikely you have budgeted for this to happen. We are often asked if there is an easy way for motorists to unlock their own car. In short, the answer is always no. There are lots of videos on youtube that show cars being unlocked with tennis balls and various other crazy ways. The majority of these videos are either fake or performed by professionals with years of practice. If you really want to try getting your keys out yourself you can try wedging the door and using a coat hanger or another type of rod to hook out the keys. We would never recommend this as there is a good chance the car will become damaged and scratched. Car doors seal very tightly and specialist tools are required to safely wedge a gap. Common household objects wont be able to create sufficient space and nearly always cause damage.

What about smashing a window? The costs of replacing a full door window will always be greater than our emergency car unlocking service, not to mention the mess and inconvenience. Small quarter windows can be replaced for less, but if the car is deadlocked this wont help get your car open. If you have locked your keys in your motor get professional help from The Car Key People.