We’ve all had a bad day where everything just seems to fall apart, I know I have. If you seem to fall into back luck and find yourself locked out your vehicle, don’t panic, don’t start anxiety crying…Just me? Just take a deep breath and remember these tips I’m about to tell you!

Locking yourself out of your vehicle is really annoying and it’s a very common mistake a lot of us have made. However, there are a handful of tip and tricks that could get you out of this sticky situation. However, if you cannot successfully get your vehicle unlocked, we suggest calling the police or a family member that might have a spare key.

Troubleshoot your locks:

• Simply check all of the doors. Sometimes we are so frantic we forget to check all of our options. Try ALL of the doors, the trunk, even the sunroof if you have one!

Phone a friend:

• Don’t hesitate to give a friend or family member a call – being locked out of your car can put you in a vulnerable position, even if it does not seem like a full-blown  emergency
• Best case scenario,  one of the people you contact has a spare key you can use to get the car open without further incident
• Even if they do not have a key, they may be able to bring you some supplies to help you manually unlock the door.

Use your shoelace:

• This method requires your car to have post locks
• Eyeball around 5 inches from the middle of the lace, and tie a slip knot at that point
• Work the shoelace between the door and the doorframe of the car at the midpoint
• Holding one end of the lace at the top of the window, and the other end on the side where the door would open
• Using a flossing motion, you should be able to loop the slip knot around the post lock. Then pull on both ends of the shoelace to grip the post and pull upward!

Reach tool inside:

• Don’t have post locks, no problem I have a DIY trick for you too!
• You will need a wedge-shaped object (a rubber door stop will suffice), and a thin, strong, rod-like tool
• Create a gap between your door and the door frame with the wedge and then insert the long-reach tool into the gap to try and manipulate the lock
• You’ll want to place a small piece of fabric over the wedge so that inserting it does not scuff any part of the car. Also, do not make the gap too wide or hold it open too long, as this could damage the door or the window glass

Get professional help:

• If you have roadside assistance it might be time to give them a call
• Call the police. They can usually help in this situation
• Call a locksmith