Car keys and lockouts away from home
A surprising number of lockouts happen in parking lots: keys left on the seat while loading shopping bags, or a fob that dies just as you get back to the car. Before calling, check that every door and the trunk is really locked, and try the spare battery trick if your fob has a hidden mechanical key.
If that fails, we open the vehicle with entry tools that protect the paint and seals. If the key is lost, we can often cut and program a new transponder key or fob where the car is parked, which avoids towing to a dealership. Have your ID and registration available so we can confirm ownership.
Hillside homes in the east of the city often have steep driveways and gated entries, so tell us if the technician will need a gate code to reach your car or front door. Newer push-to-start vehicles need the right programming equipment for the specific make, so the year, make and model help us confirm before we set off. If you are stranded somewhere unfamiliar, stay with the vehicle if it is safe, or wait in a nearby store and let us know where to meet you.
Lock services we handle in 90603
- Parking lot lockouts for cars, trucks and vans.
- Key fob programming for many common makes.
- Lost car key replacement when no copy is left.
- Home rekeying if house keys were on the lost key ring.
About the 90603 area
90603 covers the eastern side of Whittier toward the Puente Hills, including the Whittwood Town Center area . If you are in a large parking lot, a row number or nearby store name helps the technician find you.
Questions from 90603
My house keys were on the same ring as my lost car key. What should I do?
Treat the house keys as compromised and have your exterior locks rekeyed, especially if anything with your address was lost too.
Can you help if my fob battery is dead?
Most fobs hide a mechanical key that opens the driver's door. We can also replace the battery or the fob if needed.