24/7 Car Lockout Service in Dallas-Fort Worth
24/7 mobile service
Keys on the seat, doors locked, engine sometimes still running.
We open it without breaking anything.
Answered live by a local dispatcher, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
At a glance
Car Lockout Service from Salazar Roadside Assistance: we come to your vehicle anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, 24/7, typically in about 30 minutes, at a flat rate quoted before we roll.
Can you help?
Yes — Salazar Roadside Assistance runs car lockout service as a mobile service, at your vehicle, 24 hours a day.
Do you cover me?
Anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin — highway shoulders, driveways, work lots and parking garages.
How fast?
A technician is on site in about 30 minutes on average, and most jobs are finished within an hour of the call. The dispatcher gives you a real window before you hang up.
What does it cost?
Flat rate quoted on the phone before we dispatch, plus a $19 dispatch fee. The average completed job is about $75, and the price is the same at 3 a.m. as at 3 p.m.
Do you service my vehicle?
We service cars, SUVs, light trucks, electric vehicles, commercial vans and fleet trucks, and diesel and heavy-duty pickups. We do not take motorcycle or semi-truck calls.
How do I reach you?
Call (469) 606-2575 or text (945) 383-4744 — answered 24/7 by a local dispatcher.
- jobs completed every week
- 400jobs completed every week
- average time to a technician on site
- ~30 minaverage time to a technician on site
- most jobs finished from the call
- Under 1 hrmost jobs finished from the call
- average completed job
- ~$75average completed job
What this page covers
- Damage-free entry, not a coat hanger
- If a child or pet is inside, call 911 first
- Step-by-step: what happens from the moment you call
- Flat-rate pricing and the $19 dispatch fee
- Answers to the 9 questions we get asked most
Fast facts
- Service
- Car Lockout Service
- Available
- 24/7, 365
- Typical arrival
- About 30 minutes
- Dispatch fee
- $19 flat
- Coverage
- Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin
Need one thing fast?
- Roadside Assistance
- Mobile Tire Service
- Jump Start Service
- Car Battery Replacement
- Emergency Fuel Delivery
Not sure which one you need? Call (469) 606-2575 and we'll sort it out on the phone in under a minute.
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Quick answer
Salazar Roadside Assistance provides 24/7 mobile car lockout service across DFW. Our technicians use damage-free entry tools to open most vehicles in minutes and typically arrive in about 30 minutes. Photo ID and proof of ownership are required. Call (469) 606-2575.
Damage-free entry, not a coat hanger
Automotive doors are full of wiring, airbag sensors and linkage that improvised tools destroy. Our technicians use inflatable air wedges to create a controlled gap and long-reach tools to work the interior handle or lock.
Keyless vehicles that lock automatically when the fob is left inside are a large share of these calls, and they open the same way.
- Air wedge and long-reach tool entry
- Keyless and push-to-start vehicles
- Keys locked in the trunk
- Parking garages and airport lots
- Photo ID and ownership verification
- 24/7 including nights and holidays
If a child or pet is inside, call 911 first
A closed car in a Texas summer reaches dangerous temperatures within minutes. Emergency responders can force entry immediately and will not wait on a technician. Call 911, then call us if you still need help afterward.
How the call works
- 1Call (469) 606-2575 with your location and vehicle description.
- 2We quote the lockout service and dispatch the nearest technician.
- 3You show photo ID and proof the vehicle is yours.
- 4We open the door with damage-free tools and confirm nothing was harmed.
Straight answers
What we can and cannot fix on the roadside
Most companies leave this off their site. Knowing it before you call saves you a wasted trip and a wasted fee.
Done at your vehicle
- Damage-free entry with air wedges and long-reach tools on most vehicles
- Keyless and push-button start vehicles that locked with the fob inside
- Trunk access through the cabin once the doors are open
- Garage, airport-lot and gated-apartment lockouts
Not a roadside job
- Cut or program a replacement key or fob — a lost key needs an automotive locksmith or dealer
- Open a vehicle without photo ID and proof it is yours
- Force entry when a child or pet is inside: call 911 first, they are faster and equipped for it
Limits worth knowing before you call
- Some European and luxury models use protected linkages and take longer, which is why they price higher.
- Deadlocked vehicles and aftermarket security systems occasionally defeat non-destructive entry; we tell you before starting.
- Frameless windows and older weatherstripping need extra care — the technician works slower on purpose.
Minute by minute
What happens from the moment you call
Timings are averages from our own completed jobs, not promises. The dispatcher gives you a real window on the call.
Minute 0
Call with location and vehicle; the flat lockout rate is confirmed.
Minute 1-2
Nearest technician assigned.
About 30 minutes
Arrival, ID and ownership check.
5-15 minutes on site
Door opened with damage-free tools and the vehicle inspected together before we leave.
Staying safe while you wait
- Pull as far off the travel lane as the shoulder allows, hazards on, wheels turned away from traffic.
- At night, stay belted inside the vehicle with the doors locked — standing on a DFW shoulder is the real danger, not the breakdown.
- Give dispatch your direction of travel plus the nearest exit or mile marker; on a divided highway the wrong side costs 15 minutes.
- If you are in a live lane and cannot move, call 911 first — they can close the lane, and we cannot.
- In Texas heat, a closed car becomes dangerous within minutes. Anyone or any pet inside means 911 first, every time.
Straight answer
Do you service my vehicle?
Yes for cars, SUVs, light trucks, EVs, commercial vans and diesel pickups. No for motorcycles and semis — we say so up front instead of sending a truck that cannot help.
Yes, we service these
- Electric vehicles. Teslas, hybrids and EVs — 12-volt battery service, tire work and lockouts, handled with the correct jack points and no tow needed for most calls.
- Commercial vans and fleet trucks. Cargo vans, box trucks and work fleets. Give dispatch the fleet or unit number and we bill the job the same flat way.
- Diesel and heavy-duty pickups. Commercial-grade jump packs and heavy-duty tire tooling ride on the truck, so a three-quarter-ton diesel is a first-trip job.
- Cars, SUVs and light trucks. The everyday roadside call — tires, batteries, jump starts, fuel and lockouts, at whatever lot or shoulder you are sitting in.
No, we do not take these
- Motorcycles. We do not take motorcycle roadside calls. Tell the dispatcher and we will point you to a motorcycle-equipped operator instead of sending a truck that cannot help.
- Semi tractors and heavy equipment. Class 8 trucks, trailers and construction equipment need heavy-duty recovery, which is a different trade and a different truck.
Specialty
Specialty services we handle
Wheel and tire work most roadside operators turn down — plus everything else we run 24/7.
Tire Repair
Plug-and-patch repairs for nail and screw punctures in the tread, done at your location in about twenty minutes.
New & Used Tire Sales
New and quality used tires delivered and mounted at your location — no tow to a shop, no waiting room.
Stripped Lug Nut Removal
Rounded, stripped, swollen or over-torqued lug nuts extracted on scene so the wheel can actually come off.
Wheel Lock Removal
Lost or broken wheel lock key? We remove locking lug nuts without damaging the wheel and replace them with standard nuts.
Tire Change
Spare installation and wheel swaps, including locking lug nuts, low-profile wheels and full-size spares.
Flat Tire Assistance
One number for any flat: we diagnose on arrival and repair, change or air up whichever the tire actually needs.
TPMS & Air Service
Tire pressure light on? We check every corner, set pressures to the door placard and diagnose failed TPMS sensors.
Mobile Tire Service
Flat tire repair, plugs, patches and spare installation performed right where your vehicle sits.
Towing Service
When a repair on the shoulder is not possible or safe, we coordinate a tow to the shop or dealer you choose.
EV Roadside Assistance
Tesla, Rivian, Mach-E and hybrid support: 12V battery service, tire work on low-profile EV wheels and lockouts.
Jump Start Service
Professional-grade jump packs get you running in minutes, plus a free charging-system check before we leave.
Car Battery Replacement
We bring the right battery to you, install it on site and test the alternator so it does not happen again.
Answers
Car Lockout Service questions, answered
Can you unlock my car without damaging it?
Yes. We use inflatable wedges and long-reach tools designed for automotive entry, which open most vehicles without harming the door, weatherstripping, glass or paint.
What if my keys are locked in the trunk?
Most vehicles allow trunk access through the cabin once the doors are open, either with a release lever or by folding the rear seats. We open the cabin first, then work from there.
Do you need proof the car is mine?
Yes. Before we open any vehicle we ask for photo identification and something linking you to the car, such as registration, insurance or a matching address. It protects you as much as it protects us.
Can you make a new key or program a fob?
Lockout entry is what we provide on the roadside. If your key is lost rather than locked inside, you will need an automotive locksmith or dealer for cutting and programming, and we can help you arrange a tow there.
Is there a child or pet locked inside?
Call 911 first, then call us. Emergency services are equipped for immediate forced entry when someone's safety is at risk, and every second matters in Texas heat.
How much does a car lockout cost?
Lockouts are flat-rate: $65 for a standard vehicle, $75 for push-button start vehicles, and $89 for luxury and European models, plus the $19 dispatch fee. You hear the exact number before the technician is dispatched.
Why do push-button start and luxury cars cost more to unlock?
They take longer and need different tooling. Push-button vehicles often have proximity-locked doors and tighter frames, and European models frequently use protected linkages and hidden manual releases, so the technician works slower and more carefully to avoid damage.
Is there a 24 hour car lockout service near me?
Yes — Salazar runs lockout calls all night across DFW and Austin at the same flat rate. Bar lots, apartment garages, hospital decks, airport lots and grocery parking lots are our most common overnight lockout locations, and most are opened within 30 minutes of the call.
Can you unlock a car in a parking garage or apartment lot?
Yes. Garages, gated apartment lots and office decks are routine for us — just meet the technician at the gate or give the dispatcher the access code so there is no delay at the entry.
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