What to Do When Car Keys Are Locked Inside the Car?
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Solutions for when car keys are locked inside the car: 1. Try to retrieve the spare key, which is the simplest and least costly method; 2. Seek help from a locksmith company, ensuring it is a licensed and reputable one; 3. Break the car window on the door to gain access; 4. Many insurance companies now offer free towing and rescue services—call your insurer if you encounter vehicle issues; 5. Use a long, sturdy wire to slide through the gap. If the car is running, insert the wire to reach the window control button and press to open the window. If the car is off, insert the wire to press the central lock release button; 6. Use a smartphone to remotely unlock the car, which requires installing a car cloud key system. This system allows unlocking via smartphone without damaging the car's system.
I just went through this last week! Rushing to get the kids to school and ended up locking the keys in the car - I was sweating bullets. Guess how I solved it? Had my wife send over the spare key via express delivery, cost me 68 yuan but still cheaper than calling a locksmith. Learned my lesson though - now I keep a mechanical key hidden in my wallet's inner layer and bought a magnetic case from Taobao to stash another spare under the chassis. Heard some premium models let you unlock via mobile app, but you need to pre-register the vehicle. If you're really stuck, the safest bet is staying calm and calling family to deliver a spare key. Don't be like my neighbor who tried prying the window open - ended up with shattered glass everywhere and a 2,800 yuan window replacement bill.
