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Car Lockout Denver

Technology is always advancing, which means that even previously simplistic things such as car locks have grown increasingly complex. Unless you have a classic car or one that’s more than a dozen years or so old, your car likely doesn’t rely on the standard ‘put the key in the lock and turn’ method. Regardless of how you open your locked doors, there is likely to be a time when you find yourself in need of car lockout service for any number of the following reasons.

You Can’t Find Your Keys Anywhere

You know exactly where you put them—at least you thought you did! After spending hours looking for them in every nook and cranny with no success, a quick call to a professional locksmith service can help you out in a pinch with car lockout situation. Even if you have a more challenging entry system such as key fobs and smart keys.

Keys Are Locked Inside the Vehicle or Trunk

It can be incredibly frustrating when you realize that you’ve shut the door and your keys are right there staring back at you from the opposite side of the window. If you’ve ever loaded something into your trunk and distractedly set the keys inside, you’ve had a similar feeling. Go ahead and contact a locksmith for car lockout if you don’t have a spare key.

The Key Broke In the Door or Ignition

While inconvenient, it’s not uncommon for keys to become stuck in the door lock or ignition switch especially concerning older cars with aging, brittle keys. Step one is to extract the key from its lodged position. Step two is to utilize your spare keys.

If you don’t have the tools or skill for the extraction or functional spare keys. Step three is to call a locksmith who doing car keys and car lockout service for assistance. They have extraction tools and the ability to make you a new key on the spot.

Key Fob or Transponder Failure

If your auto has a key fob or transponder that’s not responding to commands that open doors or start the ignition, the issue could be one of many things. The easiest fix is to check if the batteries in the remote are dead, which typically happens without any warning. If you don’t have spare batteries but have a spare fob, you can see if that one works.

If so, you might need to replace the batteries in the old unit. In situations where the battery isn’t the problem, it could mean that the fob’s or transponder’s internal computer chip has lost its programming or is broken. In these cases, an experienced locksmith can help reprogram your key fob if it isn’t under a dealership warranty.

Attempted Vehicle Theft

If a thief attempts to break into your car several times, it can cause you to be locked out. They can damage your door locks with entry tools, causing damage to the ignition and doors. If your car is more modern and has a transponder or fob connected to an alarm security system, this unauthorized entry attempt can render your car disabled due to the triggering of the internal computer mechanism that recognizes attempts to enter without proper keys or transponders and disables the ignition. You might have to contact your dealer to deactivate this device, but often an experienced locksmith can offer you any assistance with car lockout or any car locksmith service.

Need Auto Locksmith Services To Get You Moving?

Are you locked out of your car? Contact Highlands Locksmith Denver today. We replace all types of keys. Transponders, key fobs, and we can help you even if you have an older model or a new luxury car. We offer key extraction and can even replace door lock and ignition switches if you desire.

Why Choose Highland Locksmith?

At Highlands Locksmith, we’re the locksmiths that Denver, Colorado residents and businesses trust with their property’s security. We offer honest pricing and are certified, insured, and registered. This means that you can trust us to deliver service of the highest quality. Our locksmith teams offer mobile service so we will meet you regardless of where you are to deliver fast service. Call us today – (720) 541-8828 or reach out to us via our email service@highlandlocksmithdenver.com for more information or to book your appointment.