Our Nissan service aims to help drivers in all situations, which is why they’ve put together this guide that will help you prevent a lockout and also deal with one.
How to Prevent Getting Locked Out
There are things you can do to avoid a lockout, such as:
Carrying a Spare Key
If you always have a spare key, you’ll never get locked out. However, the question then becomes, where do you keep it? You can’t keep it on your keyring, as this will defeat the purpose. It has to be somewhere that won’t also get locked in the car.
Using a Magnetic Key Holder
A magnetic key holder could be a good option. This lets you keep your spare key in a little box attached to the outside of your car. Of course, this needs to be in place that won’t be obvious to any passersby.
Creating a Digital Key
If your car is new enough, you may be able to set up a digital key. This will allow you to unlock your car with a device, so even if you lock your keys inside, it won’t be a nuisance.
Dealing with a Lock-Out
If you do find yourself staring at your keys in your locked car, you have some choices:
Find the Spare
If you have the spare on you – or in your magnetic key box – getting inside is easy. Or, maybe you can call somebody who can get you your spare.
Contact Your Auto Club
If you’re a member of an auto club, they can get your car door opened very quickly, so it might be worth giving them a call.
Break a Window
While we don’t condone hurting your car, if you’re desperate to get inside – perhaps it’s a hot day and a pet or baby is in there – then you may have to bite the bullet and break a window. Just try to do this safely so nobody gets hurt.
For any maintenance needs, contact the service center at Bedford Nissan.
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