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How after-hours locksmiths handle home and car lockouts

Lockouts do not keep office hours. Here is how a professional approaches them, step by step.

By the Los Angeles Quickly Locksmith team · Updated

Front door at night with a phone ready to call a locksmith

Assessing the situation

The technician checks the lock type, whether the key is lost or locked inside, any visible damage and whether anyone, such as a child or pet, is inside. A child or pet in a hot car is a 911 call first.

Getting in without damage

Most standard locks can be picked or bypassed. Cars are opened with wedges and long-reach tools. Drilling is a last resort and should be explained first.

After entry

If keys are lost, the lock can be rekeyed or replaced on the same visit so the old key is useless.

What makes a good after-hours locksmith

  • Genuinely available at night, not just a call centre
  • A van stocked for common locks and vehicles
  • Experience with traditional, keypad and smart locks
  • Clear after-hours pricing

Prepare now

  • Save a locksmith's number.
  • Keep a spare key with someone you trust.
  • Consider a smart lock with remote access.

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