Automotive locksmith
Keys locked in the car? Leave the window alone.
- Proof of ownership checked
- Entry tools, not pry bars
- Ignition and door locks serviced
Keys on the seat, doors locked, engine maybe still running. That's the most common reason anyone looks for a car locksmith, and we take those calls 24/7 across Los Angeles County. As an automotive locksmith, the tech opens the door with purpose-made entry tools, confirms the car is yours, and leaves the lock and weatherstripping as they were.
Not every call is a car lockout. Keys get lost, snap in the ignition or stop starting the engine. If you need a new key cut and programmed, see car key replacement. Locked out of the house at the same time? One emergency locksmith call can cover both.
Locked out of your car?
Say what car it is and where it's parked, and whether the key is inside or lost.
Automotive locksmith services
Most of the job happens at the car itself, wherever it's parked: a driveway, a street, a parking structure or a lot.
Car lockouts
Doors opened with automotive entry tools after ownership is confirmed, with no broken glass.
Trunk openings
Keys locked in the trunk, or a trunk that won't release on its own.
Broken key extraction
Key pieces removed from door locks and ignitions without forcing the cylinder.
Ignition and door lock repair
Worn ignition cylinders, sticking door locks and keys that turn but don't catch.
Car lockout or something more?
Simple lockout
The keys are inside and they work. Once the door is open, you're on your way.
No key at all
The car is locked and the key is gone. A new one has to be cut and, on most newer cars, programmed to the immobilizer.
Ignition or lock failure
The key exists but won't turn, won't come out, or the engine won't start. The ignition cylinder or the key needs work.
When to call a car locksmith
These are the calls we hear most from drivers:
- Keys locked in the car or trunkIncluding cars that locked with the fob still inside.
- Key snapped in the door or ignitionLeave the broken piece alone; pulling at it with pliers can push it deeper.
- Key turns but nothing happensA worn ignition cylinder or a key with worn cuts.
- Key stuck in the ignitionOften the steering lock is engaged or the cylinder is worn.
- Door lock won't accept the keyDebris, a damaged lock, or a key bent out of shape.
Safety first. Don't force a car door or break a window to get in, and never pry at the weatherstripping with a hanger. That can damage airbag wiring, lock rods and window regulators. If a child or pet is inside on a hot day, dial 911 before anything else.
Why drivers call us
Lockouts at any hour
Car lockouts don't keep business hours, and our phone is answered 24/7.
Ownership confirmed
Registration, title or rental agreement plus a matching ID before the car is opened.
Proper entry tools
Wedges and long-reach tools made for vehicles, not a slim jim forced into the door panel.
Price set before work
The tech confirms what the job involves and what it costs before starting.
