Get Back Into Your Car Without Damage
A car lockout service opens a locked vehicle when the keys are inside or lost. We use air wedges, long-reach tools and lockout kits made for modern cars. These tools open the door through the gap at the top of the frame, without breaking glass or scratching paint.
Before we open any vehicle, we ask for proof that it is yours, such as a photo ID that matches the registration or insurance card in the car.
When You Need Lockout Service
- Your keys are locked inside the car
- The key fob battery died and the door will not open
- A child or pet is locked inside (call 911 first)
- The trunk closed with the keys inside
- The car locked itself while running
If a child or pet is locked in a hot car, call 911 right away. Dallas summer heat can make a car deadly in minutes.
What We Do Not Do
Our lockout service opens the door. We do not cut new keys or program fobs. If your keys are lost, a locksmith or dealer can make a new one, and we can tow the car there with Flatbed Towing.
Other Roadside Services
We also offer Battery Jump Start, Flat Tire Change, Gas Delivery and Winch Out. Lockouts in a garage are common, and our Parking Garage Towing team works there every day.
Lockouts in Dallas
We get lockout calls from gas stations, grocery store lots, office garages downtown, apartment garages in Uptown and nights out in Deep Ellum and Lower Greenville. Many newer cars lock on their own when the fob is left inside and the doors close. In the heat, a dead fob battery is also common. Keep a spare key at home and a spare fob battery in your wallet.
What to Expect
- Call (972) 362-1607 with your location, the car make and model.
- Have your ID ready.
- We open the door and you get your keys.
Car Lockout Cost
Lockout cost depends on your location, the time of day and the vehicle. It is a flat quote we give you on the phone before we come out.
How to Avoid a Lockout
- Keep a spare key in a safe place at home
- Replace your key fob battery every year or two
- Never leave the car running with the doors closed
- Check for your keys before you shut the door
Why Choose Dawson for Car Lockouts
We use professional tools, check ID and get you back in your car without damage.