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- Did you locked your car key in the trunk? Are you searching for a reliable mobile car pop a lock company to come out to you to unlock your car?


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trunk lockout Okey DoKey Locksmith offer automotive lockout services 24/7. Call (832)408-0006 for a FREE ESTIMATE and our lock picking expert will come out to your place immediately. We will unlock your trunk and can even make a duplicate key onsite.


What is trunk lockout?

roadside assistance For one to lock his or her car keys in the trunk is a horrible experience and inconvenience. Some people who have never experienced this before would think it’s a problem that could be solved easily. Getting keys out trapped in the trunk is not always as easy as some people think.


For some vehicles (depends on the manufacturer and the condition of the locks) unlocking the door would not be sufficient.


Who do you call when you lock your keys in your trunk?

key made by VIN When you locked the keys in the car and just need to unlock the door, there are many rescue options. You can call a road-side assitance or a towing service eyc to simply unlock the door and retrieve the key.


A trunk lockout on the other hand, might turns to be quite complex to solve:


  • Some vehicles have no trunk latch inside the car and sometimes the latch is broken.
  • Some vehicles use a remote clicker to open the trunk and have no trunk lock to pick.
  • Some vehicles use a deadlock mechanism to protect the trunk lock againt burglars.

Many times the only way to unlock the trunk with no damage will be to make a new key or remote. The key made process in this situation will be using the VIN, since there is no key to duplicate. The only person licensed to make a key by the VIN onsite is a locksmith.


What is trunk deadlock system?

BMW deadlock Some vehicles such as BMW, Land Rover and Volvo use a deadlock system as an extra protection against anti-theft. A deadlocked vehicle disable it's internal controls buttons and trunk latch when someone attempt to break in. Those vehicles are very tricky to unlock especially when the keys are locked in the trunk.


There are few versions of deadlock systems depend on manufacturer, model and year. Locksmiths use and few methods and tools to pick the lock of such a vehicle.


How do you open a trunk lock without a key?

key made by VIN There are 4 ways to unlock a car trunk describes below from easy to difficult:


  1. Trunk latch - Basic car door unlocking provide access to the trunk latch inside the vehicle.
  2. Key made - Creating a metal key or remote using the vehicle VIN number.
  3. Lock picking - Picking the trunk lock.
  4. Drilling - Drill a hole in the backseat or the trunk and release the trunk lock from the inside.

How much does it cost to unlock a trunk?

For most vehicles, trunk lockout shouldn't cost way more than a basic car lockout service. Basic car lockout price is between $65 to $120 depends on the condition, location and time of day. For German and high-end vehicle with a deadlock system the price will be between $85 to $160. If the technician need to make a new key or a remote expect to pay between $180 to $300.


How long does it takes to unlock a trunk?

24/7 mobile locksmith It usually takes us around 20 to 30 minutes to get to your vehicle location, but depends on the traffic and distance. We can also offer a cheaper price if you can wait more time for us to show up.


How to avoid locking the keys in the trunk?

In the moment of trunk lockout stress, the best thing to do is to have a spare set of car keys. Have the spare key stashed at home, with your spouse or roommate or a sibling. Ask them to bring the spare keys to you. To be well prepare, ask your dealership or local locksmith to create a backup key.


References

  1. Buy your personal car lockout kit.
  2. GM Onstar.


Related articles/services

  1. Car lockout.
  2. Car key replacement.
  3. Ignition repair.

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