Emergency Vehicle Unlocking Non-Destructive Entry — Devon, Dorset & Somerset
Locked out of your car? Don't call a breakdown service — call a specialist. DB Car Keys uses professional non-destructive entry tools to open your vehicle without damage to locks, frames or paintwork. We come to your location across Devon, Dorset & Somerset, any time of day or night.
What Happens When You're Locked Out — And What to Do
Being locked out of your vehicle is stressful, disorienting and almost always happens at the worst possible moment. The most important thing: don't attempt to force entry yourself. A coat hanger through a window seal, a screwdriver near the door frame or forcing the lock can cause hundreds of pounds in damage to seals, paint, lock barrels and electronics. One call to DB Car Keys gets a specialist with the right tools to your location — the first time, every time.
Our technicians use professional non-destructive entry equipment — air wedges, long-reach tools and purpose-built picks designed specifically to open vehicles without contact with paint, seals or lock mechanisms. The same tools used by breakdown recovery specialists and vehicle manufacturers' own roadside assistance teams.
📍 Real Callout — St David's Station, Exeter
"One of our most common Exeter callouts is a commuter who locked their keys inside the car in the station car park. Running late for a train, they put the keys on the seat, reached back in for a bag, and the door closed. We reach St David's from Honiton in under 25 minutes. Non-destructive entry, keys retrieved, driving away — the whole job under 10 minutes on-site. The customer caught their train."
📍 Real Callout — West Bay, Dorset
"Holiday lockouts along the Dorset coast are a significant part of our summer work. A family at West Bay had locked their keys in the boot after a beach day — boot release was electronic, only accessible with the key. No spare. We were called at 6pm on a Bank Holiday Saturday, reached West Bay in under 35 minutes, and had the car open without a scratch. The family made their evening reservation."
📍 Real Callout — Taunton Town Centre, Somerset
"A van driver in Taunton locked his Ford Transit keys inside the cab during a delivery run — with more deliveries to make. He'd had the rear doors open to unload and the wind caught the cab door while his keys were still in the ignition. We attended within 40 minutes. Non-destructive entry, cab opened, delivery route back on schedule."
⏱ When do people usually need emergency vehicle unlocking?
How Emergency Vehicle Entry Works
From your call to driving away — most jobs completed in under 10 minutes on-site
You Call
Tell us your location, make and model. We give you an accurate ETA, not a vague time window. We leave immediately.
We Arrive
Air wedges, long-reach tools and specialist picks — the correct tool for your vehicle type, chosen before we touch anything.
Non-Destructive Entry
Door frame slightly spread with an air wedge, long-reach tool activates the interior handle or unlock button. Zero damage.
You Drive Away
Keys retrieved, lock mechanism tested, door seal checked. You're back on the road — most jobs under 10 minutes on-site.
Why Choose a Specialist Locksmith Over Breakdown Cover?
Breakdown services can help — but an auto locksmith specialist is faster, cheaper and more equipped
Faster Response — No Queue
Breakdown services prioritise mechanical failures and flat tyres over lockouts. During peak times you can wait 2–4 hours. DB Car Keys dispatches immediately to lockout jobs — it's the only thing we do. Response times from Exeter: typically 20–30 minutes.
Specialist Tools, Zero Damage
We carry vehicle-specific entry tools for different door types, window profiles and locking mechanisms. Not a one-size approach — the right tool for each vehicle. Your lock cylinder, door seal, paint and interior are fully protected on every callout.
We Cover Where Others Won't
Rural Devon, the Somerset Levels, Dartmoor, the Jurassic Coast — we cover the whole region, not just town centres. If you're on a remote farm track near Bridport or a rural Somerset lane, we'll still come.
Day or Night, Every Night
Lockouts happen at 2am at a Devon service station, at midnight leaving a Somerset pub, at 6am before an early shift. We answer every call, every night of the year — no call centres, no queues, straight through to a technician. 07830249408.
Clear Pricing, No Hidden Fees
We quote upfront before we start. No mileage surcharges, no out-of-hours premium on top of an already high callout fee. What we quote on the phone is what you pay. No callout fee.
Spare Key Cut On Same Visit
Once we've opened the car, if you'd like a spare key cut and programmed so this never happens again, we can do it on the same visit. No second appointment needed.
Vehicles We Open
Every make and model on UK roads — cars, vans, SUVs and commercial vehicles
All passenger cars covered — hatchbacks, saloons, estates, coupes and SUVs of all ages and sizes.
Van and commercial lockouts are the most time-critical jobs we attend. A locked-out tradesperson loses money every minute. We prioritise commercial callouts.
Recent Emergency Unlocking Callouts
A selection of recent lockout jobs completed across Devon, Dorset & Somerset
Ford Focus — keys locked inside, non-destructive entry
VW Golf — keys in boot, electronic release inaccessible
Ford Transit — keys locked in cab mid-delivery run
BMW 3 Series — keys inside, late-night lockout
Vauxhall Vivaro — van locked, tools inside, job site
Toyota RAV4 — holiday hire car lockout, family waiting
Updated regularly · Call 07830249408 for an immediate ETA at your location
Dean — DB Car Keys
Mobile Auto Locksmith · Honiton, Devon · 15+ Years Experience
What Our Customers Say
Verified reviews from drivers we’ve helped across Devon, Dorset & Somerset
Every Make We Open
Non-destructive entry tools for all vehicle makes on UK roads
Call 07830249408 — we confirm your make immediately.
Emergency Unlocking — Areas We Cover
24/7 emergency response across all three counties — town, rural, coastal and roadside
EX, PL, TQ postcodes — 20–50 min response across the county
DT postcodes — Jurassic Coast, tourist areas, rural West Dorset
TA & BA postcodes — A303 corridor, Somerset Levels, Glastonbury area
Call 07830249408 for an immediate ETA · EX · PL · TQ · DT · TA · BA
Emergency Vehicle Unlocking — FAQs
Common questions about our emergency vehicle entry service
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