Car Lockout Service
If you've ever stood on Atlantic Avenue staring through your car window at your keys sitting on the seat, you already know the particular frustration of a Brooklyn car lockout. Traffic won't slow down, the meter is ticking, and your next appointment isn't going to reschedule itself. Broadway Locksmith and Automotive Corp is a fully mobile, insured locksmith operation based right here in Brooklyn — meaning our trained technicians drive to wherever you're stranded, whether that's a packed Flatbush parking lot, a narrow Carroll Gardens side street, or the queue outside a Sunset Park warehouse. We answer every call around the clock, every day of the year.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
“We are not a call center that dispatches strangers. When you dial 718-928-6720, you reach our own team — skilled automotive and residential locksmith technicians who know Brooklyn's boroughs, blocks, and the full range of vehicle makes and models on its streets. Our goal on every job is to open your vehicle cleanly and quickly, with the kind of care that leaves no scratches, no pried trim, and no headaches. The sections below explain exactly how we work, what affects your quote, and why calling a trained professional is always the right move when you're locked out.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Brooklyn, we reach the Brooklyn area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you reach me anywhere in Brooklyn for a car lockout?+
Response time varies by location and the time of day, but our technicians are mobile and spread across Brooklyn, so we are almost never starting from scratch on a cross-borough drive. Neighborhoods like Brownsville, Canarsie, Borough Park, and Dyker Heights are all within our regular service area. When you call 718-928-6720, our dispatcher will give you an honest estimated arrival window based on where our nearest technician is at that moment — not a number designed to win your call.
What factors determine how much a car lockout service call costs?+
Several variables shape the final quote: the make, model, and year of your vehicle (since locking system complexity varies significantly across manufacturers), the time of day or night, the distance our technician needs to travel to reach you, and whether any parts — such as a replacement key blank or a lock cylinder component — are needed on-site. We confirm the exact price with you before any work begins. We do not add fees after the job is done.
Do you handle lockouts for trucks, vans, and commercial fleet vehicles?+
Yes. We work with individual drivers, small business owners, and fleet operators across Brooklyn. Box trucks, cargo vans, passenger vans, and light commercial vehicles are all within our scope. Fleet accounts can arrange priority dispatch agreements directly with our team. If your business operates delivery vehicles, service vans, or any rolling assets in Brooklyn, ask us about setting up an account so your drivers always have a direct, fast contact when car lockout assistance is needed.
What should I do while I wait for the technician to arrive?+
Stay near your vehicle if it is safe to do so, and keep your phone available so the technician can call or text an update. If you are in an unsafe location — a poorly lit area, a fast-moving traffic lane, or late at night in an unfamiliar spot — move to a safer nearby position and let our dispatcher know your exact spot. Do not attempt to force the door, use tools from a hardware store, or follow online bypass tutorials; modern vehicle doors have sensors and trim components that can be damaged invisibly, creating expensive problems later. Our technician will handle everything professionally on arrival.
Can you make a new key on-site if my keys are completely lost, not just locked inside?+
In many cases, yes. Our mobile technicians carry key cutting equipment and can program transponder and chip keys for a wide range of vehicle makes and models directly at your location. The feasibility and time required depend on your vehicle's security system and whether we need to source a specific key blank. Call 718-928-6720 and describe your vehicle — we'll tell you on the spot whether a full on-site key replacement is something we can complete for you in Brooklyn without a tow to a dealership.
Is Broadway Locksmith and Automotive Corp really available at 3 a.m. on a Sunday?+
Yes, without exception. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. A live team member — not a voicemail or an answering service — picks up every call to 718-928-6720 at any hour. Late-night and early-morning calls are a routine part of what we do, and our technicians are equipped and ready for them. Brooklyn does not sleep on a schedule, and neither do we.