Automotive service
Trunk lockout service in Ottawa
Keys in the trunk is a different problem from keys on the seat.
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20–45 min
Typical arrival in Ottawa
$125
Typical starting price
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Insured and bonded, 12+ years
How it works
Keys in the trunk is a different problem from keys on the seat. Sometimes the cabin gives access, sometimes it does not. Urban Locksmith handles trunk lockouts across Ottawa and will tell you which situation yours is before starting work.
- Step 1
Vehicle details given
So we know if the cabin route exists.
- Step 2
Ownership checked
Registration or insurance slip.
- Step 3
Cabin opened
Wedge and reach, without marks.
- Step 4
Boot accessed
Through the seat, hatch or release.
Through the cabin, usually
Many vehicles allow trunk access through a folding rear seat or a ski hatch. Consequently the job becomes two stages rather than one hard one: open the cabin, then reach through. Furthermore, plenty of cars have a mechanical trunk release inside the cabin. Therefore opening the doors frequently solves the whole problem.
When the cabin does not help
Sedans with fixed rear seats and fully electronic boot release are the difficult case. Consequently there may be no mechanical path at all once the battery is disconnected or the fob is inside. Additionally, some vehicles have a hidden emergency release inside the boot only, which is useless from outside. Therefore the practical answer is occasionally generating a working key instead.
Typical starting price
$125
Yes, at the same rate.
Groceries, batteries and spare keys
Trunk lockouts often involve something that cannot wait. Consequently we prioritise them like any other lockout. Furthermore, a surprising number are caused by a fob left in a bag that was then placed in the boot. Therefore the habit worth building is simple: put the keys in your pocket before anything goes in the trunk.
What we need from you
Proof the vehicle is yours, as with any automotive job. Registration or an insurance slip plus photo ID. Additionally, tell us the make, model and year so we know whether the cabin route exists. Above all, mention if the vehicle is in an underground garage, because access needs arranging before the van sets off.
Questions about trunk lockout service
Can you open a trunk without the keys?
Usually, often via the cabin. However, fully electronic boots are the exception.
Will it damage the car?
No. The cabin is opened with a wedge and reach tool.
What if my car has fixed rear seats?
Then we may need to generate a working key instead. We tell you first.
How fast can you come?
Typically twenty to forty-five minutes across Ottawa.
Do you work overnight?
Yes, at the same rate.
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Where we cover
Across Ottawa and every community within an hour’s drive — 47 areas in total, from downtown out to Kanata, Barrhaven, Carleton Place, Kemptville and Rockland. You get an honest arrival window on the phone rather than a number chosen to win the booking.