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Can I call roadside assistance if I locked my keys in the car?

I was totally spacing out and locked my keys in the car. I’m so flustered, can I get my car unlocked if I call roadside assistance?

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Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m so sorry to hear about this!
Roadside assistance
is an absolute lifesaver and can come to your aid if you’ve locked your keys in your car, but since it isn’t always included as part of a standard policy, you’ll want to check if you’re covered for this service.
Saving you from a despairing lockout is a feature that roadside assistance offers in most cases, but it’s important to know what services come with your plan to avoid an unforeseen charge.
If your package does include rescues from car lock-outs, you’ll be able to contact your roadside assistance provider so that they can send a specialist your way with the necessary tools to unlock your car from the outside without the keys.
Roadside assistance plans (also known as towing and labor coverage) commonly include:
  • Towing
  • Tire changes
  • Gas or oil delivery
  • Battery jumpstarts
  • Lockout assistance
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