It happens to everyone. You shut the door at the gas pump, the grocery store or a trailhead, and the keys are still inside. Even keyless cars sometimes lock with the fob still inside. Don't break a window. Glass is a pain to replace, and in an Austin summer the inside of a car gets dangerously hot fast.
M&A Towing comes to you with lockout tools made to open car doors without hurting the paint or glass. We help drivers with cars, pickups, SUVs and vans all over Austin, from downtown garages to UT-area apartment lots. We're locally owned, open 24/7 and we speak English and Spanish. You get a real ETA and the price before we head out. If your keys are lost or broken, we can tow the car to a dealer or locksmith instead.
What we handle
Keys locked inside
Keys on the seat, in the ignition or in a bag on the floor. We get the door open.
Keys in the trunk
Many cars have a trunk release or fold-down seat we can reach once a door is open.
Keyless and push-start cars
Fobs get locked inside more often than you'd think. Tell us the year, make and model when you call.
Lost or broken keys
If there's no key to hand you, we can tow the car to a dealer or locksmith to get a new one made.
While you wait
- If a child or pet is locked in the car, call 911 right away, especially in Texas heat.
- Have your driver's license ready, since you'll need to show the car belongs to you.
- Check every door and the hatch before you call, and ask if anyone nearby has a spare key.
Lockouts questions
Will you damage my car getting it open?
We use lockout tools made for this job and take our time with them. The goal is to open the door without scratching paint or breaking glass.
What should I do if my child or pet is locked in a hot car?
Call 911 first. The inside of a parked car in Austin heat can become dangerous very fast.
Can you make a new key for my car?
If your key is lost or broken, we can tow your car to a dealer or locksmith who can make a new one. Call us and we'll talk through your options.
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