If a child is inside, call 911 and get police and fire/rescue services on the way as soon as possible. If your pet is locked in, you may want to call the non-emergency line to the police.
Grandpa TJ: I’ve located videos which deal with car lockouts. If you are handy with some simple tools and can get to a hardware store, these videos will give you enough information to get the car open for far less cost than a locksmith.
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3 Ways to Get Your Car Open
This video shows you how to use a long string to lift a door locking knob, several ways to use a wire hanger and how to use a Car Lockout Kit ($20) to get your car door open.
Thanks to Make It Easy Mechanic for the YouTube video
Opening your car yourself after locking the keys inside isn’t hard when you know how. Plus you can save a lot of time and money by avoiding having to call a locksmith.