Professional car lockout from All City Towing Service, available 24/7.
Call (858) 365-5350Car lockout service gets you back into your vehicle when keys are locked inside, lost, or when electronic locks malfunction. This happens more often than most drivers expect — we handle dozens of lockouts across San Diego County every week, from beach parking lots to downtown garages to freeway shoulders.
Our lockout process starts with identifying your vehicle's entry points and lock mechanisms. Modern cars require different techniques than older models due to advanced security systems and tighter door seals. We use professional-grade lockout tools including long-reach tools, wedges, and electronic bypass devices. The long-reach tool slides through a carefully created gap to manipulate interior door handles or lock switches, while wedges create the necessary space without damaging weatherstripping or paint.
The actual unlock typically takes 10-15 minutes once we assess your specific vehicle. We start with the least invasive method possible — sometimes it's as simple as accessing an unlocked window or using manufacturer-specific techniques for keyless entry systems. For newer vehicles with proximity sensors, we might need to use specialized electronic tools that communicate with your car's computer system.
Every All City Towing Service technician carries a complete lockout kit designed for San Diego's diverse vehicle population, from beach cruisers to luxury sedans. We've opened everything from 1980s pickups with manual locks to 2024 models with advanced security systems. The tools we use are the same ones employed by automotive locksmiths, but our mobile service gets to you faster than waiting for a locksmith shop to send someone out.
You shut the door and immediately hear the automatic locks engage with your keys sitting on the seat or in the ignition.
Your electronic key fob stops working and you can't remember where the manual keyhole is located or how to access it.
The exterior door handle breaks off or stops working, leaving you unable to open the door even with working keys.
A child accidentally activates the child safety locks from inside, trapping themselves and making normal door operation impossible.
Cold weather or moisture causes your door locks to freeze solid, preventing key insertion or electronic lock operation.