If your keys are locked inside a car in Akron, call (234) 312-4777 and give the make, model, year and exact location. If a child or animal is trapped inside, call emergency services first. Otherwise, check every door before paying anyone, then confirm the price before work starts.
Walk around the car and try every door and the trunk before you do anything else. People find an unlocked rear door more often than they expect.
If a child or pet is shut inside, skip this page and call emergency services immediately; heat builds quickly in a closed car.
What should I check before I call for a lockout?
Look for a spare key at home, with a family member, or in a key-hiding box you set up earlier. Check whether your car has a phone app or a connected-services number that can unlock it remotely, since some manufacturers offer that to subscribers.
If none of those work, call Akron Towing Service at (234) 312-4777 and give the car's make, model and year. Modern keys and door systems vary, and the technician needs to know which one is involved.
Will you damage my door or paint?
The aim is to open the car without leaving marks. Ask before work starts what method will be used and who is responsible if something goes wrong. Never let anyone pry at a door frame if you can avoid it.
What does a lockout cost?
Published local figures for towing run about $75–$150 for a five-mile car tow. That is the market for towing, not a lockout quote and not what this business charges. Ask for the price of the unlock itself and for any travel charge before the technician starts.
What do I need to show before the car is opened?
Expect to be asked for proof the car is yours, such as ID and registration or insurance. A reputable operator will not open a vehicle for someone who cannot show ownership.
Can a lockout happen at night or on a weekend?
Business hours are 24 hours, 7 days a week. Call (234) 312-4777 with your location and vehicle details and ask about timing.
What if the key is locked in the trunk?
Tell the dispatcher, because trunk access can differ from door access. Some cars have an interior release or a rear-seat pass-through you can try first.