Dr. Strangelove
Senior Member
I locked my keys in the trunk of my car about 3hrs away from my home a few years ago while visiting my parents. First car in 20 years, as I had always driven a Jeep Wrangler so locks didn't matter. My cell phone was in the car, and I realized I didn't have anyone's phone number memorized. Luckily I was at a convenience store in a rural area that had a phone and more importantly, a phonebook.
Two locksmiths, six hours and about $300 later, I had a spare key and was driving again.
The first locksmith got me into the car, but the trunk release wouldn't function without the car being on. At least I got to my phone. The second locksmith was able to cut a key by VIN that I was able to use to open the trunk and get the keys. It also starts the car because luckily my car doesn't use chip keys.
My take-aways:
Two locksmiths, six hours and about $300 later, I had a spare key and was driving again.
The first locksmith got me into the car, but the trunk release wouldn't function without the car being on. At least I got to my phone. The second locksmith was able to cut a key by VIN that I was able to use to open the trunk and get the keys. It also starts the car because luckily my car doesn't use chip keys.
My take-aways:
- Keep a list of important phone numbers in my wallet
- Keep a spare house and car key in the car
- If you only have one key for your car, get a second key made immediately