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PBC Locksmith
Palm Beach &
Broward County, FL
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🚗 Car Lockout Services

Car Lockouts. Back in Your Car Fast. Zero Damage.

Locked your keys in the car at the store, the beach, or your own driveway? We open cars of any make or model quickly and cleanly — no damage to your vehicle — across Palm Beach and Broward County, 7 days a week.

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Car Lockout Services

Locked Out of Your Car? We Can Help

We use professional tools and techniques to open your car without a scratch — the safe alternative to coat hangers and broken windows. Please note: we open vehicles only; we do not offer ignition or car key services.

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Any make or model
Cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans — domestic or foreign, old or new.
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Zero-damage entry
Professional tools open your car cleanly, with no damage to the door, lock, or weather stripping.
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Trunk lockouts
Keys locked in the trunk? We'll get it open without damaging your vehicle.
Fast response
We tell you exactly when we'll arrive — and we show up on time.
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Both counties covered
Serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County, wherever you're stranded.
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Available 7 days a week
Lockout help every day of the week, 9am–7pm.
The Complete Guide

What to Do If You're Locked Out of Your Car

A car lockout always seems to happen at the worst time. Here's what actually helps, and what to expect when you call us.

What to Do If You're Locked Out of Your Car

Move somewhere safe if you're not already, and call or text us with your location, vehicle make and model, and whether the keys are visible inside. We'll give you an honest ETA and talk you through anything useful while you wait.

How Locksmiths Open Cars Without Damage

We use specialized tools designed to access the lock or unlock mechanism without scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping — not a coat hanger. Modern vehicles vary in how they're best accessed, and we carry the tools for most common makes and models.

Lost Car Keys vs. Locked-Out: Different Problems

Being locked out means your key exists but isn't accessible right now — that's what we handle. Losing your keys entirely is a different problem: since we don't cut or program car keys, you'll need your dealer or an automotive locksmith who specializes in vehicle keys, especially anything with a transponder chip or key fob.

Key Fobs, Transponders, and What We Can (and Can't) Do

Many newer vehicles use electronic key fobs or transponder-chip keys that need to be cut and programmed to the car's computer — that's automotive-locksmith or dealer work, not something we handle. If you're locked out but your existing key still works fine, that's our job. If the key itself is lost, damaged, or needs to be replaced, you'll want a specialist for the fob or transponder side of it.

Cost of a Car Lockout Service Call

Lockout pricing depends on the vehicle and situation. We quote the price before starting work, so you know what to expect before we touch your car.

Locked Out With the Engine Running

If your car is locked with the engine running, say so when you call — we treat these as a priority given the added urgency, and non-destructive entry is typically just as fast as any other method.

Broken Key Stuck in the Car Door or Ignition

If a key snaps off in a car door or ignition, don't try to force it out — that risks pushing the broken piece deeper or damaging the cylinder. We carry extraction tools built for this and can often get you a working key the same visit.

Lockouts in Parking Garages and Lots

We come to you wherever the vehicle is — parking garages, shopping center lots, driveways — just let us know the exact location and any access details, like a garage level or gate code, when you call.

How Fast Can You Get to Me?

We pick up every call and give an honest ETA right away based on where you are and what else is on the schedule — no vague windows.

What to Have Ready When You Call

Your location, vehicle make/model/year, and ID or proof of ownership if we haven't worked together before — a quick way to confirm we're helping the right person into the right vehicle.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you open my car without damaging it?

Yes. We use professional lockout tools that open your door or trunk cleanly — no damage to the lock, the door, or the weather stripping. It's the safe alternative to coat hangers or breaking a window.

Do you make car keys or fix ignitions?

No — we open locked vehicles only. We don't cut car keys or work on ignitions. If your keys are inside the car, we'll get you back in; if the keys are lost, you'll need your dealer or an automotive key specialist.

How fast can you get to me?

We offer same-day service across Palm Beach and Broward County, 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm. When you call, you reach Joe — the owner — directly, and he'll give you an honest arrival time before heading your way.

Will you ask for proof the car is mine?

Yes — we'll ask to see ID and registration or other proof of ownership before opening a vehicle. It protects you: it means no one else can hire a locksmith to get into your car.

Locked Out of Your Car?

Open now — call or text and you'll always reach the owner directly.

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