Car Lockout

Car lockout service in New Orleans. Quote before the truck rolls.

If your keys are locked in the car, call (504) 474-5530. We match you with a licensed operator who carries automotive lockout tools and quotes before the truck rolls. If a child or pet is inside, call 911 first. This line does not program keys. If a tow follows, the published $95 figure is light-duty hookup only, not the lockout price.

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A technician using a long-reach lockout tool to unlock a sedan in a New Orleans shopping center parking lot

What's included in this service?

Professional long-reach lockout kits for all major vehicle makes
Air-wedge and lever entry for tight or damaged door frames
Push-button-start vehicle lockouts (the door comes open, you grab the key)
Trunk-only lockouts and rear-hatch entry on SUVs and crossovers
Lockouts at home, in parking lots, on Bourbon Street, on the highway shoulder
If the key is broken in the ignition or door, a tow to a locksmith
If a window is broken or the lock is damaged, coordination with a glass company
Discretion and verification - ownership is confirmed before any door opens

When do you need this service?

Keys locked inside the car at home, work, store, or restaurant
Keys locked in the trunk and the rear seat does not fold down
Push-button-start car with the key fob locked inside
Toddler or pet locked in the car (call 911 first, then us)
After a night in the French Quarter, keys locked in the car near Bourbon Street or a hotel garage
Key fob battery is dead and the manual key inside the fob is locked in the car
Working AAA card but the wait time is over an hour and you need to get home
After-hours lockout when you need a mobile operator, not a shop appointment

What do drivers ask about Car Lockout?

How much does a car lockout cost in New Orleans?

A lockout is priced per call and quoted before the truck rolls. If a tow follows, $95 is the published light-duty hookup, not the lockout price. Ask the operator whether the rate changes at night or on a weekend before you agree.

Are operators allowed to unlock cars?

Operators we match include lockout as a roadside job. The driver verifies ownership (driver license and registration, or a clear vehicle-to-driver match) before opening any door. No lock picking, no key duplication, and no work on cars where ownership is unclear. An abandoned-vehicle situation follows the local recovery path instead.

What if I have a push-button-start car?

The door still comes open. Push-button-start vehicles use a key fob that has to be inside the car for the car to start, but the door lock itself is mechanical or uses a passive entry sensor. Either way, long-reach tools open the door. Once the door is open, you grab the fob and start the car normally.

Can you make me a new key?

No - this is door opening, not key programming. If your key is lost, broken, or stolen, the right call is an automotive locksmith or your dealer. The operator can open the door so you can reach your spare, but if there is no spare, a locksmith is the next call.

What if a child or pet is locked in the car?

Call 911 first. Local police and fire will break a window if a child or pet is in danger from heat or distress, and Gulf Coast heat and humidity make that danger real fast. Once first responders are on scene, call us as a backup. Never wait on us if a child is in immediate danger.

Will you damage my car?

Professional automotive lockout tools are meant to protect paint, weatherstripping, and door electronics. We do not promise zero damage. Ask the operator what tools they will use before they start.