What To Do When You're Locked Out Of Your Car

I had something happen to me this week that has never once happened in my entire life.

I locked my keys in the rig.

And not just that. Also in my rig was my wallet and my phone. Cool.

From what I'm learning, this happens a lot. But not to me. I'm someone who puts things in the same place every time so crazy things like this never happen. Until they do, I guess.

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After my brain kept arguing that this could not have happened and one of the Caddy keys I had or my mom's apartment keys would work, I called a locksmith. It's funny how your brain works, isn't it?

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Anyway, the amazing locksmith came and got me into my car just as fast as you can say, "Alakazam".

What I learned from this amazing locksmith is is that he himself has locked himself out of his rig 3 times. He also told me that lately, Great Falls is FULL of people locking themselves out.

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The locksmith also told me that some full coverage insurance will pay for a locksmith. That's pretty cool, but I'm not going to blow up my insurance for $65.

I went on line to see if there was anything I should of or could have done when locking myself out.

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What To Do When Locked Out Of Your Vehicle

From Reader's Digest:

Yes the police can help you into your car for free. Usually by breaking a window or something. It should be reserved for emergencies
Yes, some insurance, like AAA will help you unlock your rig
Yes, there are some do-it-yourself ways to get your car unlocked. Should probably be reserved for people who are good with tools
Yes, there are some apps that can help you get into your rig when you're locked out
Yes, you can get a lock-out tool kit with a wedge and open your doors, but you'll probably want to have it inspected by a shop afterward
Finally, tell me about how you locked yourself out. I need to know I'm not the only one

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