If it hasn’t happened to you personally, we’re pretty sure you will know of someone who has been in this unfortunate situation. A car lockout can happen to the best of us, but being prepared for such an event can prevent unnecessary, expensive fees and any stress and panic on your part.
The following tips and advice will help you make the right decisions during a car lockout, when you might be feeling under pressure.
What to do when you’ve Lost your Car Keys
Search EVERYWHERE
Look through your handbag, coat pockets, kitchen drawers and check them again. Sometimes we find our car keys in the strangest of places - maybe your dog or child picked them up and left them somewhere unexpected. It’s also a good idea to check your car for them through the car windows. Can you see them in the ignition or on the floor? It’s common for cars to lock you out whilst the car keys have been left inside.
If you’ve had a good look to no avail or know they’re definitely lost, it’s time for the next step.
Contact a South Wales Auto Locksmith (or Dealership)
The very first thing you should do is contact a local Auto Locksmith such as ourselves in South Wales. You have the option of contacting a Dealership too, but they usually involve a hefty fee and a wait.
By hiring a local Auto Locksmith, you can be sure that they’ll be able to help and provide you with various different solutions including replacement locks and ignition cylinders, and spare keys and remotes.
Think. Think. Think.
We can all make the wrong choices when faced under a stressful situation. However, it’s important that you really think about the decisions you are making, especially when it comes to cost and quality. Everyone loves a bargain and at a time you need to purchase something unexpectedly, it can be easy to choose the cheapest option. Just be aware of the quality of what you are receiving. For example, a cheap replacement key isn’t going to be as reliable as one that costs a bit more.
Make sure you have Spare Keys to hand in case of a next time
Just in case it happens again, you want to make sure you have a spare set of car keys to hand so as to avoid a car lockout in the future.
Auto Locksmith in South Wales for Car Lockouts
If you’re in South Wales and on the hunt for an Auto Locksmith that can help you in a car lockout situation, it’s important that you ensure they have the relevant experience, qualifications and training.
If you have any questions or require assistance with your vehicle, please contact us today.