Car Locksmith: Crazy Ideas on Unlocking a Car
So, you've locked yourself out of your car. Now what? There's some crazy advice floating around the internet on how to unlock a car door. Some of it might even work — if you don't mind replacing the door lock or car window afterward, that is! We highly recommend hiring our car lockout service in Orlando in those cases, but it's up to you.
Have You Heard These Crazy Ideas on How to Unlock Your Car Door?
Apparently, everything from coat hangers to shoelaces to tennis balls (yes, tennis balls) can help you get your can unlocked when you've locked yourself out. According to the internet 'experts' at least!
- Find a tennis ball , poke a hole in it, and hold it with the hole over your car's keyhole. When you push hard on the ball, the force of the expelled air will supposedly unlock the door. The key advantage of this technique is that it's the least likely to damage your car in the process of unlocking it.
- All you need for this door-unlocking hack is a bit of string (or a shoelace), great manual dexterity, and incredible patience. Oh, and the right kind of old-fashioned car lock!
- Use a 'lock jiggler' like a nail file, letter opener, or similar long, skinny metal object and you'll have that door open in no time....if, of course, your jiggler doesn't break off inside the lock!
- Use that handy blood pressure cuff you always carry around with you to force open a gap between the car door and frame. Just don't inflate the cuff too much or you might warp the door.
What Happens if You Follow the Wrong Advice?
- A string you're sawing back and forth, a wire coat hanger, screwdriver, spatula, etc. can all damage the gasket.
- Metal objects can slip and scratch your ride's paint job.
- Sticking strange objects into the lock could result in replacing the entire lock mechanism.
- And then there's that warped door from overenthusiastic inflation!
How Do Professional Locksmiths Make it Look So Easy?
First, professional locksmiths have the right tools for the job. They don't have to unlace their shoes or round up a tennis ball before they can unlock your door. Also, they have the expert training and experience to do the job right.
Are You Ready to Call for Help?
At Prolocksmith, our team of professionals will have you back in your car in no time. We provide quick, efficient service to our Orlando neighbors with a team of qualified locksmiths on staff.
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