Trunk Lockout Service in Silver Spring, MD

Keys locked in the trunk? We get it open without damaging your car.

Mon–Sat 8am–8pm

Same-day
mobile service

You load the groceries, set the keys down for a second, close the lid and hear the click. Trunk lockouts are their own kind of frustrating, because the car itself may be unlocked while the trunk won’t budge. Master Locksmith handles trunk and hatch lockouts across Silver Spring and the surrounding counties. How we open it depends on your car: sometimes it’s the release inside the cabin or the rear seats that fold down, sometimes the trunk lock needs picking, and sometimes we have to open the car first.

Many cars disable the trunk release when the engine is off or the car is locked, which is why pulling the lever doesn’t always work. We’ll work out the right approach for your make and model before we arrive. We take trunk lockout calls from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Saturday, anywhere in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, Washington DC, Baltimore and Northern Virginia. Call (301) 888-5152.

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What We Bring to a Trunk Lockout

Trunks are built to be hard to get into, and prying one open is an expensive mistake. There’s almost always a cleaner way.

The Right Method for Your Car

Sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs each open differently. We check where your car's releases are and which approach avoids damage before we start.

Trunk Lock Picking

Many trunks still have a key cylinder. We can pick or decode it with purpose made tools and open the trunk without touching the paint.

Cabin First When Needed

If the whole car is locked, we open a door first, then use the interior release or fold the seat backs to reach the trunk.

No Tow Truck

Everything happens where the car is parked. You don't need to arrange a tow or a trip to the dealer.

A Spare While We're There

Once your keys are back in your hand, it's a good time to add a spare. We can cut and program one on the same visit for many vehicles.

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Trunk and Hatch Openings for Most Car Brands

Trunk Lockout Situations We See

Trunk lockouts usually look like one of these.

Keys Closed in the Trunk

The most common one. Many cars won't lock the trunk with the fob inside, but older keys and some models will do it without complaint.

Trunk Release Not Working

A broken release cable or a failed latch motor can keep the trunk shut even with the right key. We get it open and show you which part failed.

SUV Hatch Won't Open

Liftgates rely on a latch and a switch, and either one can fail. We open the hatch and check whether the fault is mechanical or electrical.

Dead Car Battery

With no power, an electronic trunk release is useless. If there's a key cylinder, we can pick it. If not, we go in through the cabin.

Lost Trunk Key

Some older cars use a separate key for the trunk. If it's gone, we can open the trunk and make a new key.

Release still not working after we open the trunk? The cause may be a cable, latch or wiring fault that a mechanic should repair. We’ll tell you what we see so you know what to ask for.

Talk to a Locksmith

Keys stuck in the trunk? Call (301) 888-5152 with your car and where it’s parked, and we’ll quote the job on the call.

How We Open a Locked Trunk

1. Call or Send a Request

Your make, model and year are the first things we'll ask, along with whether the doors are locked too. Call (301) 888-5152 or send the form.

2. Get a Clear Quote

The price depends on your car and how it's locked, and you'll have it before we leave for your location.

3. A Technician Heads Your Way

We drive to the car with lockout tools and trunk lock decoders.

4. The Work Itself

We open the trunk through its lock, the cabin release or the rear seats, whichever is safest for your car.

5. Testing Before We Finish

We check that the trunk opens and latches normally and that nothing was bent along the way.

6. Before We Leave

You get your keys back, and if you'd like a spare, we can cut one before we leave.

Trunk Lockout Questions

Can you open a trunk without the key?

Yes. Depending on the car, we pick the trunk lock, use the interior release, or reach the trunk through the rear seats.

Why doesn't my trunk release work when the car is off?

Many cars disable the release when the car is locked or the ignition is off, to discourage theft. A valet switch or valet mode can also lock it out.

Will it damage my car?

No. We don’t pry trunks open. If a latch or cable has failed, we’ll explain what we found.

Areas We Cover From Silver Spring

We’re based in Silver Spring and cover Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Choose your area for local details:

Montgomery County · Prince George’s County · Washington, DC · Howard County · Anne Arundel County · Baltimore City · Baltimore County · Frederick County · Carroll County · Harford County · Charles County · Northern Virginia