How To Ensure You Are Never Locked Out Of Your Vehicle For A Lengthy Period

Getting locked out of your car or truck can be more than inconvenient. The lockout can jeopardize your safety and that of your passengers, especially if you have small children. A child can quickly become dehydrated while locked in a hot vehicle. 

Still, there are steps that you can take to help ensure that you are never locked out of your vehicle for a lengthy period. Here are a few of them.

Always Keep a Spare Key

Keys can easily become lost. However, it is important to replace lost keys quickly so that a spare is always available.

It is best to leave a spare key with a trusted family member who can be called upon if the key is needed. In addition, a spare can be attached to the outside of the vehicle in a hidden place that others would not suspect. You may also consider leaving a spare key in a particular location within your home so that it can be quickly reached in case of an emergency.

Replace the Batteries of Your Key Remotes Regularly

The batteries of your remote key ensure that the device functions as it should. Even if you have a remote key in hand, it will not open your vehicle if the battery is too low. 

In addition to maintaining a spare remote key, it is important to ensure that the keys have adequate battery power. If your vehicle does not immediately respond to your remote keys, the power of the key batteries may be too low. It is best to insert new batteries at the first sign of a problem.

Keep the Contact Information of a Locksmith Handy

It is important to keep the contact information of a trusted 24-hour locksmith available in your phone, wallet or purse. If you do become locked out of your car or truck, the locksmith can be reached to help you quickly and safely regain entry to your vehicle.

Memorize the Key Pad Combination of Your Vehicle

If your vehicle includes keypad entry, memorize the combination or keep it in a safe place, such as a file within your smartphone. If your keys are misplaced or locked in your vehicle, you can gain entry through the keypad.

Enroll in Roadside Assistance

Roadside assistance services can also provide lockout service. Members of roadside assistant organizations can often receive lockout assistance free of charge.

For more ways to avoid a lockout, contact a locksmith in your local area.

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