Car Lockout Service in Miami: What To Do When You're Locked Out

First: take a breath and check the obvious Before you panic, walk around the car. Try every door. Check if a window is cracked. Look for a spare in your wallet, glovebox of a family member's car, or your phone's digital key app (Tesla, BMW, KIA Digital Key, Apple CarKey).

What NOT to do - **Don't use a coat hanger or "slim jim"** — modern cars have side-impact airbags inside the door. One wrong pry and you're paying $1,500+ for an airbag replacement. - **Don't break the small triangle window** — it's tempered, the shards go everywhere, and the rear window is usually $300–$600. - **Don't trust a random "locksmith" who quotes $19 online.** Classic Miami scam — they show up, drill your lock, then charge $400.

If a child or pet is inside — call 911 first Miami summer heat can kill a child or pet inside a closed car in **under 10 minutes**. Police and fire have the tools and won't charge you. Call us right after for the lockout if you still need the door opened safely.

What a real lockout service costs in Miami - **Standard car lockout (no key damage):** $65–$95 - **After-hours / weekends:** add $20–$30 - **Newer cars with smart keys locked inside:** same price — we get you in without damage; cutting/programming a new key is separate

How E.T. Towing handles your lockout We use professional **non-destructive entry tools** — air wedge + long-reach. No scratches on the paint, no damage to the weather stripping, no airbag risk. Most Miami lockouts take us **5–10 minutes once we arrive**, and our average arrival is 20–25 minutes anywhere from Coral Gables to Homestead.

Locked out right now? Call (305) 310-6148 — 24/7, including holidays.