Dangers of Using a Slim Jim to Unlock a Car Door



Dangers of Using A Slim Jim to Unlock a Car

 

     Ok, most of us have locked our keys inside our car right?  Even I have locked my keys in the car a few times, and the first thing that comes to mind to many is a slim jim.  I have seen a large amount of people attempt to unlock their own car with a slim jim, and most of them just shove it in the door and start pulling.  The problem is that they may not understand the damage they may cause with a slim jim in the newer cars. 

     Slim jims were made for older cars that had hard linkage rods inside the door.  Today's cars have a totally different lock system made with bicycle cable that pulling on will only cause damage. Trying to unlock a car with this type of lock is simply just a waste of time.  Not to mention damage to the locking system there are quite a few more things to consider inside the door that could be damaged:

• Airbag wiring & sensors 
• Fiber-optic cables 
• Wiring for speakers, power windows, rear view mirrors, and locks,
• Multi-layer weather-stripping, 
• Yaw & pitch sensors for traction control devices, 
• Antennas and associated wiring for the new smart key fobs (otherwise know as push to start).

     It is just not a good idea for someone who is not properly trained to stick a piece of metal inside a car door and start pulling away at anything they feel.  It is a lot cheaper to call a professional to unlock your car in the long run.  A locksmith in San Antonio can unlock your car for under $50 in most cases, and you save yourself the stress and any damage to your car. 

     If you are thinking that breaking a window is a cheaper route - guess again.  A window for a 2012 Toyota Corolla in the driver side door is $388 at a local company.  Think breaking the smaller window is cheaper?  Think again.  The price to break the smaller window is $358, which is not cheaper at all than calling a locksmith.  Compare $50 for a locksmith to unlock your car to $350 to replace a window - it is not a hard decision (at least not for me). 

     Before you try a slim jim to unlock your car when your keys are locked inside, consider calling a locksmith to prevent any damage to your car.  In San Antonio we are trained and insured to unlock your car damage free - and we are much cheaper than any damage that may occur when you try to unlock your car yourself.

     Give us a call at (210) 598-7300 or visit us at http://www.ezlockout.com

Roadside Assistance San Antonio



Roadside Assistance San Antonio

     Whether you are stranded in San Antonio on the side of the highway with a flat tire, in the Northstar Mall with your keys locked inside your car, have a dead battery in your garage, or run out of gas - one call to EZ Lockout & Roadside Assistance of San Antonio, Texas can help.

     EZ Lockout & Roadside Assistance - San Antonio offers fast 24 hour roadside service with a "no hidden fee" approach.  Here is what we offer:

1. Flat Tire Service
2. Lug Nut Removal (We remove stripped or locking lug nuts)
3 Car Door Unlocking (car door lock pop)
4. Dead Car Battery Jump Start
5. New Car Battery Sales and Installation Service
6. Gas & Diesel Delivery (when you have run out of gas)

     Our friendly service providers are ready to assist you to get back on the road where you belong.  Call us at (210) 598-7300 or visit us at http://www.ezlockout.com