How Much Does a Car Lockout Cost?
A car lockout costs $79 flat with Apex Locksmith Pros anywhere in our North Dallas service area, quoted on the phone before a tech is dispatched. That covers the trip and a damage-free opening through the door gap. The number does not grow for a stubborn lock, a weekend, or keys sitting in the trunk.
What the $79 covers, and what it does not
Covered: the drive to you, the opening itself with wedge and reach tool, and the minute where you confirm everything works before the tech leaves. Not covered, because they are different jobs: cutting a replacement key if yours is lost rather than locked in (that starts at $189), and extracting a key that snapped off inside the lock, which is quoted by lock type. On the phone we ask which situation you are in precisely so the number you hear is the number you pay.
The tow-truck comparison
The old reflex is calling a tow to the dealership. The math rarely survives contact: the tow itself typically costs more than the entire lockout service, the dealer adds nothing for a simple locked door, and you lose the day. A tow earns its price when the car has a mechanical problem. For keys visible on the seat, it is the expensive way to open a door.
Related Questions
Keys locked in the trunk, same price?
Yes. We open the cabin normally and use the trunk release or fold-down seats. Same job, same $79.
What if the key is lost, not locked inside?
Then it is a replacement, not a lockout: from $189 cut and programmed at the car. Say so on the phone and the tech arrives with the right machine on board.
Does my roadside plan cover this?
AAA and most roadside add-ons cover lockouts up to a plan limit, either with their contractor or by reimbursing your receipt. We issue an itemized receipt on every job for exactly that.
More Quick Answers
Need it handled? Car Lockout Service: full details, or call (469) 712-5422, open daily 8 AM–8 PM.