Mon–Thu 9am–10pm · Fri 9am–2pm · Sun 10am–6pm Serving Boca Raton, Palm Beach & Broward County · (561) 561-5397
(561) 561-5397
Keys locked in the car · Opened without damage

Car lockout service in Boca Raton.

Keys locked in the car, keys locked in the trunk, or a fob that died. We open it where it sits, without damage and without a tow, usually within the hour around Boca Raton during business hours.

Einstein Locksmith technician unlocking a car with a long-reach tool, service van behind
BBB Accredited Business, A+ ratingBBB Accredited, A+ ratingSee our BBB profile★★★★★5.0 on Google170+ reviews. Read them✓We come to youPalm Beach & Broward County✓Price before we come outNo surprises on site

Locked your keys in the car? We open it where it sits.

It happens at the gas station, at Town Center, in your own driveway. Einstein Locksmith is a mobile locksmith based in Boca Raton, so we come to the car, open it without damage, and you are on your way. No tow truck, no broken glass, no scratched paint.

Call or text (561) 561-5397 with the year, make and model and where the car is. You get a price and an arrival time before we head out.

Car lockouts we handle

  • Keys locked inside the car. On the seat, in the cup holder, still in the ignition. The most common call we get.
  • Keys locked in the trunk. Many trunks will not release from the inside button while the car is locked and armed. We get into the cabin first and open the trunk the way the car allows, without forcing it.
  • Dead key fob. Most smart keys hide a metal emergency blade, and most cars hide a keyhole for it. We get you in, and we can replace the fob battery or program a new fob on the spot if the fob itself has failed.
  • Key broke off in the door lock. We extract the broken piece and cut a new key to the factory code.
  • Keys are not in the car, they are gone. That is not a lockout, it is a lost key, and we do that too. See car key replacement: we cut and program a new key at the car.
Air wedge and long-reach tool opening a locked car door
An air wedge and a long-reach tool opening a locked car door. Nothing is bent and nothing is scratched.

How we open a car without damage

Modern doors are full of wiring, airbag sensors and window regulators, which is why a coat hanger or a slim jim is a bad idea. We use the same methods roadside professionals and dealers use:

  • Air wedge and long-reach tool. A soft inflatable wedge opens a small gap at the top of the door, and a coated reach tool presses the unlock button or pulls the handle. The door seals back exactly as it was.
  • Picking the door lock. For cars that deadlock when armed, including many European models, we pick the door lock with tools made for that specific lock. The same tool reads the lock, so we can cut a working key from it if you need one.
Car lockout: a locksmith opening a locked car door without damage
Picking a car door lock with a tool made for that exact lock.

While you wait

  • A child or a pet is inside: call 911 first. Do not wait for a locksmith in South Florida heat.
  • Check every door and the trunk. One of them is unlocked more often than you would think.
  • If you are on a busy road, wait somewhere safe and tell us where you will be.
  • Have your license ready. We confirm the car is yours before we open it.

Where we cover car lockouts

Lockouts are within about 10 miles of Boca Raton. That covers Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, Highland Beach, Lighthouse Point and the neighborhoods in between. During business hours we are usually on site within the hour around Boca Raton.

Car lockout questions

How much does it cost to unlock a car?

It depends on the car, the time of day and how far you are from Boca Raton. We give you the full price on the phone before we come out, and that is the price you pay. There is no charge added at the car.

Will unlocking my car damage it?

No. We use an air wedge and a coated long-reach tool, or we pick the lock. Nothing is drilled, bent or pried.

Can you open a car with keyless entry or push-button start?

Yes. Keyless cars still have a mechanical way in. We open them the same way, and if the fob is the problem we can replace its battery or program a new one.

My keys are locked in the trunk. Can you get them?

Yes. We open the cabin first and release the trunk from there, or through the trunk lock if the car has one. We do not force the lid.

Are you open at night?

Our hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 10pm, Friday 9am to 2pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm, closed Saturday. After-hours emergency service is by appointment, so call or text and we will tell you honestly whether we can come.

I lost my only car key. Is that a lockout?

No, that is an all-keys-lost job, and it is our specialty. We cut and program a new key at the car for most makes, including 2018 and newer Range Rover, Land Rover and Jaguar.

More lockout help

Not the car? We open homes and businesses too.

Need a locksmith? Call or text now.

You get a price before we come out. Mon–Thu 9am–10pm, Fri 9am–2pm, Sun 10am–6pm, after-hours emergency service by appointment.

Call now Text us