Car lockout cost

Locked out with keys inside — or lost entirely — is stressful enough without wondering what it will cost. A lockout with I Need Roadside is $49 flat.

What the $49 covers

The service fee covers a provider coming to your location and using non-destructive entry tools to unlock your vehicle so you can get your keys or belongings.

What can add to the cost

If your keys are lost rather than locked inside, or you need a replacement key or fob cut and programmed, that's a separate locksmith-style job beyond a standard lockout and would be quoted based on what your vehicle needs.

How it compares

Locksmiths and tow companies price lockouts differently depending on the vehicle, the lock type, and the time of day, and some add night or weekend surcharges. I Need Roadside's $49 rate doesn't change based on time or day.

How to book

Select Car Lockout, confirm your location, and a nearby provider is dispatched — typically arriving in 10–20 minutes. Pay by card, Cash App Pay, Amazon Pay, bank payment, or Klarna/Afterpay Pay in 4 if eligible.

FAQ

How much does a lockout cost?

$49 flat for standard non-destructive entry, any time of day.

What if my keys are lost, not locked inside?

That typically requires a locksmith to cut or program a new key, which is a different job than a standard lockout and priced based on your vehicle.

Will they damage my car to get in?

No, providers use non-destructive entry tools designed not to damage your vehicle.

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