If a child or pet is locked in a vehicle, treat it as an emergency. First, call 911 and share your exact location, vehicle make/model, and plate. Follow the dispatcher’s guidance—especially in extreme heat or cold. While first responders are on the way, call Total Security Locksmith, your local Fairfax-based automotive locksmith based in Fairfax, for rapid assistance.
Step-by-step in a lockout emergency
- Call 911 immediately if a child or pet is inside.
- Stay by the vehicle. Keep the child/pet in sight and the phone line open.
- Follow official instructions. If directed, create an entry through a window far from the occupant (corner of a rear side window), then unlock the door.
- Call Total Security Locksmith to arrive quickly and open the vehicle using professional, damage-avoidant tools.
Not life-threatening? Do this:
If no one is inside and you’ve simply locked the keys in the car, call us at Total Security Locksmith for emergency car lockout service anywhere in Northern Virginia. We’re a mobile locksmith service—we come to you, verify ownership, and open the vehicle carefully so you can get back on the road.
Prevent it next time
After the door is open, consider:
- A spare key or fob. We can cut and program many replacements and duplicates on-site for popular makes.
- Simple habits. Make a “phone + keys” checkpoint before closing doors; use a lanyard or key tray at home; and replace weak fob batteries early.
- Smart access. If your car supports app-based entry, confirm it’s set up and tested.
Why choose Total Security Locksmith? We’re a trusted emergency automotive locksmith focused on fast response, transparent pricing, and careful entry techniques that protect your vehicle. Whether it’s an urgent lockout with first responders en route or a routine “keys on the seat” moment, we are the local partner Northern Virginia drivers rely on.
Need help now? Call Total Security Locksmith for prompt, professional car lockout service throughout NoVA.
