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Your Roadside Action Plan
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What Not To Do
Before Help Arrives
Use the questions above to get a clear next step. Most lockouts are routine, but a few specific situations genuinely need emergency services first.
This is not professional advice. If a child or pet is locked inside, call 911 before doing anything else, regardless of what any tool says.
How this tool works
Whether a child or pet is inside comes first, always. After that, whether the engine is running and whether you have a spare key nearby determine whether this is a same-day fix or a roadside call.
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What actually determines the answer
- A child or pet locked inside — always the first and most urgent question, regardless of weather.
- Engine running — changes the urgency slightly but still calls for prompt roadside service.
- Spare key access — if it’s genuinely nearby and safe to retrieve, it’s often the fastest fix.
- No spare available — a routine roadside lockout call, usually covered by insurance or a roadside plan.
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