Car Lockout

Car lockout service in El Paso. No locksmith needed.

If your keys are locked in the car, you don't necessarily need a locksmith - and you almost certainly don't want to pay locksmith prices. Quick Tow El Paso's drivers carry professional automotive lockout tools (long-reach kits, air wedges, lever sets) and handle most car unlock jobs on non-electronic doors in 5-10 minutes for a flat $75. For modern push-button-start vehicles where the key is locked inside and the car cannot detect it, we can still get the door open - and from there, you can usually drive away. This is what tow companies do every day; for the simple lockout, we're the right call.

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Quick Tow El Paso driver using a long-reach lockout tool to unlock a sedan in an El Paso shopping center parking lot

What's included in this service?

Professional long-reach lockout kits for all major vehicle makes
Air-wedge and lever entry for tight or damaged door frames
Push-button-start vehicle lockouts (we get the door open, you grab the key)
Trunk-only lockouts and rear-hatch entry on SUVs and crossovers
Lockouts at home, in parking lots, at the beach, on the freeway shoulder
If the key is broken in the ignition or door, we tow to a locksmith
If a window is broken or the lock is damaged, we coordinate with a glass company
Discretion and verification - we confirm you own the vehicle before opening

When do you need this service?

Keys locked inside the car at home, work, store, or restaurant
Keys locked in the trunk and the rear seat does not fold down
Push-button-start car with the key fob locked inside
Toddler or pet locked in the car (call 911 first, then us)
After a beach day, keys locked in the car at the parking lot
Key fob battery is dead and the manual key inside the fob is locked in the car
Working AAA card but the wait time is over an hour and you need to get home
After-hours and the locksmith wants $200+ for a service call

What do El Paso drivers ask about Car Lockout?

How much does a car lockout cost in El Paso?

Quick Tow El Paso's flat-rate lockout is $75 for a standard call. Locksmiths in El Paso typically charge $125-$250 for the same service, often with an after-hours upcharge that doubles the price. We charge $75 day or night, weekday or weekend, no surcharges.

Are tow companies allowed to unlock cars?

Yes - it is a routine roadside service in Texas. We verify ownership (driver license + registration or a clear vehicle-to-driver match) before opening any door. We do not pick locks, we do not duplicate keys, and we do not work on cars where ownership is unclear. For an abandoned-vehicle situation, we follow the Texas abandoned-vehicle procedures.

What if I have a push-button-start car?

We can still open the door. Push-button-start vehicles use a key fob that has to be inside the car for the car to start, but the door lock itself is mechanical or uses a passive entry sensor. Either way, our long-reach tools open the door. Once the door is open, you grab the fob and start the car normally.

Can you make me a new key?

No - we open doors, we don't program keys. If your key is lost, broken, or stolen, the right call is an automotive locksmith or your dealer. We can open the door so you can reach your spare, but if there is no spare, you need a locksmith next.

What if a child or pet is locked in the car?

Call 911 first. El Paso PD and the Fire Department will break a window if a child or pet is in danger from heat or distress. Once first responders are on scene, call us as a non-destructive backup - we may arrive in time to open the door without breaking a window. Never wait on us if a child is in immediate danger.

Will you damage my car?

We use professional automotive lockout tools designed not to damage paint, weatherstripping, or door electronics. In rare cases an air-wedge can leave a faint mark on weatherstripping that wipes off. We've opened tens of thousands of cars; the damage rate is effectively zero.