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4 Types of Car Open Services

Car lockouts can be frustrating however, attempting to break into your car with improvised tools could cause injury and damage to your vehicle. Instead, call a reputable car opening service such as HONK to gain access back to your vehicle in a safe manner.

Being locked out of your car door open happens to the best of us However, leaving this task to professionals can alleviate your stress and also lighten your wallet. Learn five ways that your locksmith can open your vehicle.

1. Slim Jim

A Slim Jim is an oddly shape metal strip. Although it looks like a chewy snack, this slim device actually has one objective: to unlock car doors that are locked. Locksmiths will slide this flexible, thin metal between your window and weatherstripping in order to open the lock. It is important to remember that this method isn't foolproof and should only be performed in an emergency. If you don't use this tool correctly, it could harm the electrical and airbag systems in your car, so it's best to delegate the job to a professional technician.

The notched end of the Slim Jim is used to open the control bar of your vehicle door's lock. It can be pushed down or pulled up according to the type of lock. It also permits the locksmith to alter the internal locking mechanism of the door of your vehicle without having to turn the key in the ignition.

This method is effective for older vehicles, since most newer models use cables or electronic links to control their locks. If you attempt to use the Slim Jim to open a modern lock, it can activate or deploy the side airbags. It is best to let the locksmith handle the situation.

There are a few things you can do to prepare for a car opening service using a Slim Jim. Find a long, thin tool at your home. A metal ruler or a wire hanger are excellent examples. You'll also need pliers to keep the tool in position. Insert the notched end first and then push it down into the car's lock and keep an eye out for movement. Once you can observe the lock moving, you can begin pulling it upwards until the door opens.

2. Long Reach Tool

This long-range car opening tool is ideal to reach inside pull handles in tight, recessed spaces. It has a pre-bent design to allow users to bend in any direction without putting too excessive pressure. The soft coating protects the paint and weather stripping, and it folds for compact storage. It also comes with a window wedge for additional leverage and several characteristics to protect your customer's vehicle during the unlock process with the rubber tip and a paint protector.

Most cars now come with a shielded cable for locking, electronic doorlocks with tight tolerances for weather strips, and laminated windows. However, old-fashioned lock button and lever handles can still be moved if they are properly wedged into the open position. The new tools with a long reach are a great solution to overcome the challenges of today's locking mechanisms.

Using the right tools will aid you in resolving your customers' car lockouts quickly and efficiently. Investing in wedge tools and long reach tools will save you time and money from costly call-out fees. If you're working with clients your professionalism will make you stand out from other service providers that don't use the right tools. The more you use these tools, the more easy it will be to fix lockouts that affect all kinds of makes and models of vehicles.

3. Broken Key Extractor

A key extractor is used to extract a broken key from a lock. Key extractors come in various sizes and shapes but the majority are small hooks with sharp ends which is inserted into the lock to search for nudges to hook the lost key out. They are available in a set that comes with the lockpick as well as other important tools. Select a set with comfortable handles and durable materials.

Before you use a key extractor use a spray lubricant to the lock and key. This will assist the extractor slide through the lock to locate the damaged segment. It's also helpful to align the cylinder either in a locked or unlocked position, so that it's easy to get rid of any broken pieces. Once you've located the break you can gently twist the extractor and pull it through to remove the broken piece.

If you are looking for a damaged key extractor, make sure you choose one that includes lockscrews and other important tools. You'll be ready in the event that your car key is damaged. The key extractor tool itself must have small hooks or a sharp edge that is easy to grip. It's also important to take into consideration the length of the tool to ensure it fits into your keyhole.

Contact a locksmith instead of trying to fix a broken key on your own. They will be able to resolve the issue swiftly without risking further damage to your vehicle. Low Rate Locksmith offers a mobile service that is available 24/7. Their experts use specialized equipment to safely remove the key and offer key duplication in-person for a complete and convenient solution.

4. Wedge

Humans have used wedges for ages to hunt (like a spear) to cut stones and wood, split logs and carve rocks, and hold objects in place. A wedge is comprised of two planes that are angled and join at the edges. It can be used to split solid objects.

The wedge can also be used in a wide variety of machines and tools to serve a range of purposes like cutting or slicing, splitting, and holding objects in place. Wedge-type door stops work primarily by changing the direction of the input force that helps to prevent the door from being pulled open.

Professional locksmiths use wedges to unlock a vehicle door or body. It is essential to know the proper amount of force to apply, and where to put the wedge to avoid damaging it. Using too much pressure or placing the wedge in the wrong spot can break the window or leave splinters and dents in the vehicle door or body. The ideal place to place the wedge is in the gap between the car door and the body of the vehicle, usually near the top of the rear corner of the door.

It is also important to keep in mind that modern vehicles have more "give" in their doors due to side-impact and rollover safety standards that went into effect 10 years ago. This is why an inflatable wedge should be able to separate the door from the frame enough that you can put your jim in the slim position and unlock the car without causing damage to the vehicle. Be sure to deflate the wedge before trying to remove it. If you don't, you may accidentally re-pin the rod tightly and cause further damage. This also makes the whole process longer since you'll need to spend a few minutes waiting for the wedge to return to its normal state.