How to Open a Locked Car?

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LillianAnn
07/24/25 11:02am
When purchasing a car, it usually comes with two keys as standard. So even if the car key is locked inside the car, there's no need to worry too much, as long as you have a spare key to unlock it. Remove the window seal strip, insert a wire to loop around the door latch, and open the door.
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MaximusLee
08/11/25 6:03am
I've encountered my car being locked several times, and the safest way is to use the spare key. I usually keep the spare key in my office drawer, so I just need to call a colleague to bring it over. If the spare key is also lost, it's more reliable to contact a professional locksmith directly. They have special tools to open the car door without damage, and it usually costs around one to two hundred yuan. Never try to pry it open yourself with something like a wire. Last year, my neighbor damaged the window seal while trying to force it open and ended up spending over a thousand yuan on repairs. If you're really in a hurry, many 4S shops now offer 24-hour roadside assistance services. You can call them, provide your license plate number, and they'll send someone to help, though there might be a service fee. The easiest solution is actually to link your phone app to your car in advance, so next time you can simply use your phone to unlock it remotely.
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