Keys Locked in Car Southampton

It happens to careful drivers all the time: the keys go down on the seat while you unload shopping, the car locks itself, and suddenly you're standing outside it. Whether you're on a driveway in Bitterne, a side street in Shirley or a car park near the city centre, Immediate Access can come to the vehicle and help you get back in.

Our general keys locked in car page explains the service in more detail.

Keys dropped in the boot are a common one — particularly when the boot is closed on a car that then locks. Tell us when you call if you know the keys are in the boot rather than the cabin, as it helps us plan the right approach for your vehicle.

We help with both cars and vans. For tradespeople locked out of a van in Portswood, Swaythling or Woolston, getting back in quickly matters because tools and stock are inside. Call with the make and model so we can check what's possible for that vehicle.

We use professional vehicle entry methods, aiming for non-destructive entry wherever possible. The right approach depends on the vehicle, so we'll talk it through with you when you call.

Coat hangers, wedges and screwdrivers can damage seals, paintwork, door mechanisms and wiring, and breaking a window is usually far more expensive than the lockout itself. If no one is in danger, it's usually best to leave the vehicle as it is and call us.

We're a mobile service, so there's no need to arrange recovery. We attend the vehicle wherever it's safely parked — at home in Sholing, at work near Bassett, or on a street in St Denys. Call for current availability.

• Vehicle make, model and year
• Registration number
• Where the vehicle is (street, car park or postcode)
• Where the keys are — in the cabin, in the boot, or not sure

The cost depends on the vehicle, its location and the circumstances. Call us with your registration, vehicle details and location and we'll confirm availability and provide a quote based on the information supplied.

If the keys aren't actually in the car, see lost car keys or car key replacement in Southampton.

We're based in Southampton and cover the city and surrounding areas, including Bitterne, Shirley, Portswood, Swaythling, Woolston, Sholing, Bassett and St Denys, as well as nearby Hampshire towns.