If you have ever lost your keys or accidentally locked them in your car, you know how frustrating it can be to pay and wait for a locksmith. If you want to avoid such a scenario, you can learn to pick car door locks yourself. Not everyone can master lock picking and it takes a lot of patience and practice to get it right. Here is how you can learn to do it yourself. Keep in mind it’s always better to call a locksmith to open your car’s doors if the keys are locked inside or take your car to a Chandler, AZ auto repair shop if the doors will not open due to a mechanical issue.
Buy The Right Tools
Purchase a slim jim from your local auto parts store or order one online. These tools will help you pick your lock and is necessary if you are going to pick car door locks yourself. While a slim jim is the easiest way to pick your door locks open, it can also damage your car. It’s better to call a locksmith or have your car services to see what the doors will not open. If you don’t want to buy the tools or can’t afford them, you might want to consider taking it to a mechanic for help.
Find The Lever
Slide the slim jim between the window and the door. Be careful not to break the window glass as you do this. Gently move the slim jim along the window track until you feel it touch a lever. This lever is control the locks. Of course, depending on the type of car you have, this level may look different and be in a different location.
Be Gentle
Slowly pull up on the slim jim and allow it to catch on the lock lever. It may take several tries before you can actually hook the lever and pull it up with your tool. Keep trying until you get it. Pull the slim jim out from the window opening. Again, be very careful not to hook the glass or break it. You will need to be very gentle because it will jerk slightly when it releases and the slim jim could jar and hit the glass.
If you want to pick car door locks, you need the right tools and technique. If you are unable to pick the lock yourself, contact a lock smith or roadside assistance. In most cases, someone from one of these companies. Always use caution when trying to pick your car locks because you can easily damage your doors or windows. You may also get the attention of car thieves who may see your car as an easy target in the future. If your car doors are not functioning properly, you can take your car to a Chandler, AZ auto repair to have the doors repaired. Make an appointment with Network Automotive Service Center. We are here to help you with all your car repair needs.
