Car Lockout Prevention

Obviously, getting locked out of your car is frustrating but it happens at unprecedented times. The frustration and sense of urgency that comes with such incident is scary, especially when a child or pet is involved. There are many options when faced with such a situation – firstly, you may want to break your window to regain access; call a locksmith or take the car to the dealership. However, if a toddler or pet is involved, you need to call the law enforcement. Then the second option is to call a mobile locksmith service provider to regain access and replace your locking mechanism.

Considering the dealership only comes to play when there is no vulnerable passenger.

Here are some tips to ensure that you never get caught up in this kind of situation.

Keep a Spare Key

A spare key may be an extra, but can be a huge lifesaver when you lose your car keys. One rule is to keep a spare key with a friend or relative that is staying nearby. Communicating with them will be easier to ensure you are never stuck in a car lockout situation. Alternatively, you can hide these spare keys in unknown places, but only do this when you are sure that no one can easily access your hiding spot.

Having a spare key may look impossible especially if you have a keyless entry system vehicle, but Tampa Locksmith has all the equipment and facility for key duplication. We offer such services for various makes and car models.

Replace Key Fob Batteries Periodically

Nothing hurts more than the key fob losing power at critical moments. Key fobs usually leave a clue such as sluggish operations or pressing the buttons multiple times before responding to a command. If your key fob is experiencing any of these, it is time to replace the batteries.

However, don’t wait for these symptoms before replacing the batteries. Make it a point of duty to replace your key fob batteries at specific periods. Contact us if you aren’t sure of the right time for battery replacement.

Never Lay Your Key Downs

We often spend one to two minutes checking our bags, and car or adjusting our looks before finally stepping out of the car. During this process, ensure that you hold your key in your hands or put them in your pocket. Do not for any reason lay down the key in the car when doing other things. Developing a habit of checking out your keys will reduce the chances of forgetting them in the car, and locking yourself out. Also, if you are always with a teenager, give them the responsibility of keeping the keys in their pockets until you get down from the car.

Keep a Trusted Auto Locksmith Close

A lot of car owners often forget to keep the contacts of a professional locksmith until there is an emergency lockout that can delay their schedules. Rather than start calling multiple people for a trusted locksmith, ensure you have their contact on your phone. This will help you place a call in case of an emergency car lockout.

Fortunately, Tampa Locksmith has an effective mobile service department that can come to you no matter your location. We offer reliable locksmith services with convenience and at affordable prices.