Car Lockout Service in Northern Virginia & DC
National Lock & Key gets you back into your car when you're locked out, across Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. We open most makes and models with professional entry tools, without damage to the doors, locks, or windows, whether the keys are locked inside, lost, or broken. Licensed since 2012.
✓ Licensed & insured | ✓ Upfront pricing | ✓ Since 2012
What Is Car Lockout Service?
Car lockout service means getting you back into a vehicle you can't open yourself. It usually happens when the keys are locked inside, lost, or broken, or when the door lock itself fails. A locksmith opens the car with professional entry tools that protect the paint, the weather stripping, and the lock, which is the risk with coat hangers and slim jims. Once you're back in, we can also fix what caused the lockout, from a broken key or a faulty lock to a lost key that needs replacing, so it doesn't happen again.
What Our Car Lockout Service Includes
Keys locked in the car — We open the door without damage and get your keys back
Lost key lockouts — We get you in, then cut and program a new key on the spot
Broken key lockouts — A key snapped in the door lock or ignition removed, and a new one made
Trunk lockouts — Keys locked in the trunk retrieved without forcing the lock
On-site service — We come to where your car is parked: at home, at work, or in a parking lot
Why Trust
National Lock & Key
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✓ Locally owned & operated
No call centers, no outsourcing
✓ Upfront pricing
You know the cost before we start
✓ Licensed & insured since 2012
VA DCJS #11-7496 · MD #134 · DC #400318002092
Serving Northern Virginia & DC
We serve Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. — including Ashburn, Reston, Herndon, Fairfax, Arlington, McLean, Centreville, Sterling, Great Falls, Falls Church, Chantilly, Manassas, Alexandria, Gainesville, South Riding, and Aldie, and surrounding areas.
For full list of locations, see our full service area.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. National Lock & Key can unlock most vehicle makes and models using professional tools — no damage to the vehicle. We also handle broken key extraction, faulty locks, and cases where keys are lost or stuck in the ignition. We serve Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. during regular business hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am–6pm and Saturday 9am–2pm.
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Roadside assistance (through your insurance or auto club) dispatches a general service provider and wait times can vary significantly. A local automotive locksmith like National Lock & Key specializes specifically in vehicle entry — we carry professional lock tools and can get you back in your vehicle quickly and without damage.
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A broken key inside a lock or ignition is a common lockout cause and something we handle regularly. Our technicians use specialized extraction tools to remove the broken key without damaging the lock or ignition cylinder. Call us at (571) 449-6495 to discuss next steps for your specific situation.
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Yes — we serve Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Centreville, Sterling, Great Falls, and surrounding areas. Call (571) 449-6495 to check availability. We operate Monday–Friday 8:30am–6pm and Saturday 9am–2pm.
Locked out of your car in Northern Virginia?
Call us to check availability. We serve Northern Virginia and DC.
Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm · Sat 9am–2pm
Last updated: September 2026