Many people have done it—they’ve walked away from their car and suddenly realized, “uh-oh.” There is no familiar jingling in their pocket or their purse feels a little lighter. Maybe they even forgot their purse. It’s a sixth sense— you know when your keys are not there. So what do you do if you’ve locked your keys in the car?
In today’s age of technology loaded vehicles, it’s no longer as simple as using a metal coat hanger and popping the lock with it. In fact, it’s pretty much impossible to do anything without the help of someone who has the knowledge. Luckily for Houston residents there are some excellent locksmiths that can get you back in your car in a short amount of time. Here are the steps you’ll want to take if you lock your keys in the car. Unless you’re a couple blocks away from home where a second set of keys are waiting, you’ll want to:
- Pull out your cell (if it’s not in the car), or find a phone.
- Call one of Houston’s talented locksmiths.
- You’ll need some information—things like your location and landmarks of where you are, car make, model, and color, license plate number, how you will pay (card, cash or check), and name, address and phone number of the owner. It’s also helpful to provide your description.
- Sometimes a locksmith will ask you what happened. For example, did you leave your purse in the car with the keys in it?
- Expect to pay more if it’s outside of regular business hours.
In Houston there are professionals that will get there as fast as they can. Here are some locksmiths to store in your phone for one of those just-in-case scenarios.
Keys 4 Cars
Keys 4 Cars is family owned. They have racked up some great reviews, making them an excellent choice. Better yet—they are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They can help with all sorts of issues beyond being locked out of your ride. They can replace lost keys, extract broken keys and much more. They will give you a free estimate over the phone so you know how much you’re looking at before they get there. They are also familiar with even the most challenging of car locks. You can call them at 713-904-1030. They are used to being an emergency service and work hard to have a quick response time. Check their website at keys4cars.us for a list of their competitive prices. They serve the greater Houston area, plus the surrounding communities.
Automobile Locksmith Houston
Joe and Jo have been providing their locksmith service to the Houston area since 1989. They have built a successful business based on referrals and are experienced at helping you with your lockout. The number to program into your phone is 713-665-5678, or check their website at automobilelocksmithhouston.com. They are open 7 days a week from 7 a.m.-11 p.m., but are on call for emergency services. They are able to work in severe conditions, and will respond in a timely manner.
AAA Locksmith Co.
LH White started his company in 1973 after retiring from electrical engineering. He’s fascinated with locksmithing, and will do the job well. AAA Locksmith Co. will travel all over the Houston area. Just call 713-666-LOCK. You can find more information at aalockco.com.
BH Locksmith
BH Locksmith has an average response time of 15-21 minutes. That means you’ll be back in your car in no time. They serve Houston and the surrounding area, and pride themselves on top-notch, honest service. Their regular business hours are Sunday through Friday, but they are on call for emergencies 24/7. Call them at 281-245-1775, or look them up at bh-locksmith.com.
Captain Locksmith
Captain Locksmith probably has the coolest name in the bunch. They also have a highly rated, extremely accessible 24/7 service. If you’re locked out, you can reach them at 713-855-1342. They arrive onsite within 20 minutes to assist you with the latest tools and technology to get you back into your car. They serve a large area in Houston and beyond. For more information, check 247captainlocksmith.com.
It’s nice to know you have so many options if you happen to get locked out of your car in Houston. It happens to the best of us. So go ahead and add the locksmith numbers to your phone—although hopefully you’ll never need them.
