Getting locked out of your car is frustrating but common. Stay calm and assess the situation. If you have a spare key, use it. Check all doors and windows to see if one is slightly open. If everything is locked, call a professional locksmith or towing service for their tools and expertise.
Feeling handy? A Slim Jim requires skill but can work; for older models, a coat hanger may do the trick. Straighten it, bend one end into a hook, and insert it between the window and weather stripping to catch the lock mechanism.

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