Keys locked in the car? Bob’s Locksmith is a mobile locksmith in Raleigh, NC. A technician comes to where the car is parked and opens it without damaging the door, the lock or the weather seal. Call (984) 646-6088 and tell us where you are.
What to tell us when you call
- Where the car is. A street address, a store name or the nearest intersection.
- Year, make and model. It tells the technician which opening method the car needs.
- Where the keys are. In the cabin, in the trunk, or lost. A trunk lockout and a lost key are different jobs.
- Whether anyone is inside. If a child or a pet is locked in a hot or cold car, call 911 first.
How do you open a locked car without damage?
We use professional lockout tools made for the job: an air wedge that opens a small gap at the top of the door, and long-reach tools that work the handle or the unlock button from inside. Some vehicles are opened through the lock itself. We do not use coat hangers or force the window, which is how seals, paint and wiring get damaged.
What if the keys are locked in the trunk?
On most cars the trunk can be released once the cabin is open. Some models block the trunk release while the alarm is armed, and then the trunk lock is opened directly. Tell us the keys are in the trunk so the technician arrives prepared.
What if the key is lost, not locked inside?
Opening the door will not help if there is no key to start the car. In that case you need a new key cut and programmed, which we also do on site. See car key replacement.
Proof of ownership
Before opening a vehicle we ask for a photo ID and something that ties you to the car, such as the registration or insurance card. If those are locked inside, we check them once the door is open.
Where we open cars
We handle car lockouts across Raleigh and in Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Knightdale and Wake Forest. Bob’s Locksmith holds North Carolina Locksmith License #2377.
Related services: car locksmith, car key replacement, emergency locksmith.
