Arlington, TX · 24-hour dispatch
Car Lockout Service in Arlington, TX
Keys on the seat, doors locked. We come to you, open the door with the right tools, and get you back in the car.
Dispatch, 24/7(682) 351-8822
Who unlocks cars in Arlington when you lock your keys inside?
Call Quick Towing And Wrecker Services at (682) 351-8822. We open locked cars, trucks and SUVs in Arlington and the surrounding cities 24 hours a day. You will need to show the driver your ID and that the car is yours before opening it.
The driver will ask to see a driver's license and the registration or insurance card, which are often inside the car. In that case the driver opens the door first, then checks the papers with you before you drive away. We do not open cars for anyone who cannot show the car is theirs.
How do you open a locked car door?
The driver uses an inflatable wedge to open a small gap at the top of the door, then reaches in with a long rod to press the unlock button or pull the handle. It does not use the lock itself, so no key cutting is involved.
The wedge spreads the pressure across the door frame and is let down slowly afterward. The rod has a coated tip so it does not scratch the inside of the door. Most cars open within a few minutes once the driver is on site.
Every lockout carries a small risk to weather stripping, paint or electronics, which is why our service advisory mentions it. The driver takes care to avoid it and will tell you before starting if your car has anything unusual, like frameless windows.
What if my keys are lost, not locked inside?
Opening the door won't help if you have no key to start the car. In that case we can tow the car to a dealer or locksmith who can cut and program a new key. Bring the car's VIN and your ID so they can verify ownership.
Most modern keys have a chip that has to be programmed to the car. A dealer can always do it, and many automotive locksmiths can too, often for less. If you have a spare key at home, a family member bringing it may be faster than any tow.
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(682) 351-8822Is a child or pet locked in the car?
Call 911 first. In Texas heat a closed car gets dangerous within minutes, and emergency services can break a window right away. Then call us if you need the car opened or towed afterward.
Do not wait for a tow truck in that situation, even if we are close. Police and fire departments in Arlington respond to these calls as emergencies.
Can you open trucks, SUVs and newer cars?
Yes. The same wedge and rod method works on most cars, pickups and SUVs. Some newer cars lock down further when they sense a break-in, and a few high-end models are better opened by a dealer. The dispatcher will tell you if yours is one of them.
If the battery is dead and the key fob won't work, the doors usually still open with the rod. Then we can jump the car while we are there.
How much does a lockout cost?
The price depends on where you are and the time of day. We quote it on the phone before the driver leaves, so you know the cost before you agree to anything.
If the driver opens the car and finds a second problem, like a dead battery, the driver will tell you the added cost before doing more work.
What if my keys are locked in the trunk?
Most cars have a trunk release inside the cabin or a back seat that folds down. Once we open a door, you can usually reach the trunk from inside. If the trunk is sealed off from the cabin, the driver will look at other options before doing anything that could cause damage.
Some cars lock the trunk separately with the valet key or a switch in the glove box. Tell the dispatcher your make and model so the driver knows what to expect before arriving.
Can you help if my key fob battery is dead?
Often you can fix it yourself first. Most fobs hide a metal key inside that opens the driver's door, and many push-button cars start if you hold the dead fob against the start button. Check your owner's manual. If none of that works, call and we will come open the car.
If the car battery is dead, not the fob, the doors won't unlock electronically either. The metal key still works on the driver's door in most cars. If your car has no visible keyhole, it is often under a small cap on the door handle.
Once inside, a dead car battery means a jump start. Our drivers carry jump packs, so one visit covers both.
How long does it take to unlock a car?
On most cars, a few minutes once the driver is on site. The longer part is usually the drive to you, and the dispatcher gives you an arrival estimate on the call. Cars with extra anti-theft hardware or frameless windows take a little longer.
While you wait, stay near the car and keep your phone on. If you are somewhere unsafe or exposed to the heat, wait somewhere nearby with shade or air conditioning and tell the dispatcher where you will be.
Do you unlock cars at night and in parking garages?
Yes. Lockouts happen at all hours, and our dispatch line is answered 24 hours a day. In a garage, tell the dispatcher the garage name, the level and the nearest stairwell or elevator so the driver walks straight to your car.
Most lockout calls don't need the tow truck to drive into the garage, because the tools fit in a hand bag. That matters in older Arlington and Dallas garages with low ceilings. If you also need a tow out of a garage, mention the height limit sign so we send a truck that fits.
At night, wait somewhere lit and near other people if you can, and keep your phone on so the driver can call when close.
Where is car lockout service available?
Everywhere we tow: Arlington and 16 nearby cities in Dallas-Fort Worth. Call from any of them and the nearest truck is sent.
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