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Keys Locked in Car

Locked your keys inside your car or van? Immediate Access provides professional mobile vehicle-entry services across Southampton and surrounding Hampshire areas.

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Keys Accidentally Locked Inside

It's one of the most common reasons people call an auto locksmith. Keys get put down on the seat while loading shopping, dropped into a bag on the passenger side, or left in the ignition when the doors lock themselves. Some vehicles also lock automatically after a short time, catching drivers out.

Whatever happened, the first step is the same: stay calm, make sure you and anyone with you are safe, and give us a call with the vehicle details and location.

Keys locked in the boot

Keys dropped into the boot while unloading are a frequent problem, particularly on vehicles where the boot locks with the rest of the car. Tell us when you call — access to the boot can differ from the cabin depending on the vehicle.

Cars and vans

We help with keys locked inside many cars and vans. Van owners may also find our van keys page useful.

Why Not to Force Your Way In

It's tempting to try a coat hanger or break a small window, but modern vehicles have tight door seals, side airbags, wiring in the doors and alarm systems. Forcing entry can easily damage paintwork, seals, door mechanisms or glass — and a replacement window or door repair often costs considerably more than calling a locksmith.

We use professional non-destructive entry methods where suitable for the vehicle. While no method can promise zero risk in every circumstance, a trained locksmith with the correct tools is far less likely to cause damage.

Mobile Assistance at the Vehicle

Because we're mobile, we come to wherever the vehicle is — your driveway, a workplace car park, a supermarket or the roadside. Once you're back in, we can also help if the key itself turns out to be damaged; see broken car keys.

We have dedicated local pages for keys locked in car in Southampton and keys locked in car in Winchester. For lockouts in other situations, see our broader vehicle entry service.

What Affects the Cost

The cost depends on the vehicle make, model and year, its locking and security system, whether the keys are in the cabin or the boot, and the location. Call us with your registration, vehicle details and location and we'll confirm availability and provide a quote based on the information supplied.

What We Need When You Call

Vehicle registration, make, model and approximate year
Exactly where the vehicle is
Where the keys are — cabin, ignition or boot
Whether anyone or any animal is inside the vehicle

If a child, vulnerable person or animal is locked inside and at risk, call the emergency services on 999 first.

Before any entry or key work, we may need proof of ownership or that you're authorised to access the vehicle. Please have suitable documents to hand if you can.

How it works

1
Call and tell us where you are
Give us the vehicle details, location and where the keys are.
2
Get a quote
We'll confirm the price and give you an idea of current availability.
3
We open the vehicle
We come to you and use professional entry methods suitable for the vehicle.

Vehicle Manufacturers

Locking systems differ between manufacturers — for example Ford, Volkswagen and Vauxhall. Choose your make for more information.

Not sure whether we cover your vehicle? Call 07944 199 003 with the registration, make and model and we can advise you.

Areas We Cover

We help with lockouts across Southampton and surrounding Hampshire, including Eastleigh, Fareham and Portsmouth. Choose your area below.

Keys Locked in Car FAQs

My keys are locked in my car — what should I do?

Make sure you're safe, then call us with the vehicle details and location. If a child, vulnerable person or animal is inside and at risk, call 999 first.

Will getting into my car cause damage?

We use professional non-destructive entry methods where suitable for the vehicle. No method is risk-free in every circumstance, but the risk is much lower than forcing entry yourself.

Can you help if my keys are locked in the boot?

Yes. Boot access can differ from the cabin depending on the vehicle, so let us know where the keys are when you call.

Do you help with vans as well as cars?

Yes, we help with keys locked inside many cars and vans.

Will I need to prove the car is mine?

We may ask for proof of ownership or authority to access the vehicle before carrying out entry work.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the vehicle, its security system, where the keys are and your location. Call for a quote.

How quickly can you get to me?

Call for current availability and we'll give you an honest estimate based on your location.

Locked out of your vehicle?

Call for current availability across Southampton & Hampshire.

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