Locking one's keys in the car is not an uncommon form of breakdown, but it is one of the more problematic and requires the assistance of a car locksmith. A driver may have locked a child or a pet in the car, and sometimes that can be dangerous, depending on the weather and other factors, such as whether the engine is running or the car is in gear. As a result, a driver may need the urgent response of a car locksmith. Drivers who are members of an auto club typically have access to the services of a car locksmith 24 hours a day, all year long. If a driver loses their keys completely and a car locksmith can offer no aid, there is still hope. Some auto clubs offer additional assistance in the form of key retrieval. If anyone finds the driver's keys, he or she can put them in the mail, and they will be returned to the driver through the auto club.

Regaining Access If a Car Locksmith Is Unavailable

Drivers who are facing a serious emergency and need to regain access to their cars can take steps to regain entry, although it should be noted that such access typically comes with damaging the car. Using a sock and a handful of pebbles, a driver can shatter even a reinforced window in order to regain entry. Drivers should not, however, throw rocks at the windows for fear of injuring children or pets that are still trapped inside. Drivers might also consider buying a window baton, much like those used by police.

Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service offers car locksmith service to members.