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It’s important to know how to open your car without a key if you’ve accidentally locked yourself out. After all, calling a locksmith can be expensive.
How to Open Your Car Without a Key
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to accidentally lock yourself out. There are several tricks you can use to open your car again in an emergency.
- First and foremost, of course, it’s always important to make sure the car isn’t damaged in the process.
- One way to open your car without a key is to contact a locksmith.
- The ADAC can also unlock your car without causing damage. However, you’ll understandably need to prove beforehand that the car belongs to you.
- If a professional opens your car, you have the advantage that the lock cylinder will definitely not be damaged.
Opening a Car with a Wedge and a Rod
- First, use a flat wedge to create a small gap between the door and the frame.
- Through this gap, you can then use a long rod or wire to operate the door handle or the unlocking mechanism.
- This method should be used with caution to avoid causing damage to the vehicle.
Opening a Car with a String
A simple way to open a car without a key is to use a string or rope—however, this trick only works on cars with manually locked doors.
- You can try this trick with a string one to two meters long, tying a loop in the middle. The loop should be able to be pulled tight.
- Now pull the loop around the corner of the door and into the door frame so that you can see the loop from inside your car.
- Next, gently move the loop back and forth to position it around the door handle and pull it tight.
- If you now pull the string carefully but firmly while holding it vertically, the car door should open. This is because the knob slides upward when pulled.
Opening the Door with Remote Apps
A common issue with newer cars is that the lock retracts after the door is closed. For safety’s sake, you might want to consider using a so-called “remote app.”
- Almost every car manufacturer now offers remote apps—essentially a smartphone remote control—for their vehicles.
- Depending on the app, you can use your smartphone to control door and window locks, charging duration, or the auxiliary heater.
- The apps are generally very secure. They’re therefore a good alternative if you want to control your car’s functions on the go without a key.
