Imagine this scenario: you’ve just finished loading your car with luggage at the hotel at the end of your vacation, and as you close the trunk you realize that you have misplaced your keys. Now, imagine being stuck on the side of the road or at the hotel in the middle of nowhere trying to open your trunk. This can be a real nightmare if you don’t know how to open it without damaging the car.

If you’re feeling adventurous and want to try opening your trunk yourself, it might help to know a little bit about the anatomy of a car trunk lock. Most car trunk locks have two main parts: the latch and the cylinder. The latch is the part that opens and closes the trunk, while the cylinder is what houses the keyhole. There are usually several pins in the cylinder that need to be aligned in order for the key to turn and unlock the door.

In this blog post, we will discuss several ways to open your trunk without a key from outside the car.

How You Might Find Yourself In This Situation?

There are a few scenarios in which you might find yourself locked out of your trunk. One is if you simply misplace your keys and can’t find them anywhere. Another is if your key fob battery dies and you can’t unlock the car doors with the keyless entry. Or, worst-case scenario, your keys could be stolen along with your entire purse or wallet. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to know how to open your trunk without damaging the car so that you can get to your belongings and on with your journey.

What Are The Different Ways You Can Open A Car Trunk Without A Key?

There are a few ways that you can open your car trunk without a key, but it’s important to note that not all cars are created equal. The method that works on one car might not work on another, so you’ll have to try a few different things until you find the one that works for your particular make and model.

 

Option 1: Check If Your Vehicle Has An Emergency Release

A lot of newer cars have an emergency release cable that you can use if you find yourself locked out and need access the inside of your vehicle through its trunk (boot). You’ll be able to see which type it is by looking in your user manual, but these cables are often difficult or even impossible for non-savvy people who don’t know what they’re doing to locate.It may be something like a small hole through the rear fender well, just large enough to stick in a few fingers.

There should be a handle for you to pull on the other end of this cable which will unlatch the trunk once it has been found and accessed.
If your car doesn’t have an emergency release cable or you’re unable to locate it, there are a few ways that you can try to open the trunk without damaging the car.

Option 2: Use A Slim Jim Tool

One way to open your trunk without a key is to use a Slim Jim. This is a long, thin piece of metal that can be slid between the weather stripping and window of the car in order to unlock the door from the inside. You can usually find Slim Jims at auto parts stores or online.

How To Use A Slim Jim Tool :

If you have a Slim Jim tool, opening your car trunk is relatively easy. First, insert the Slim Jim between the weather stripping and window of the car. Next, find the latch inside and hook it with the end of the Slim Jim. Once you’ve caught it, pull up and the trunk should open.

Option 3: Use A Wire Hanger

If you find yourself locked out of your car with no spare key, you may be able to use a hanger to open the trunk. This method will only work on cars that have an inside release button for the trunk, so check for that before trying this. Here’s how to do it:

First, straighten out a wire hanger. Then, make a small hook at one end of the hanger by bending it over and twisting it around itself. Next, insert the hook into the space between the trunk and the backseat of your car. You should feel resistance when you push the hook in far enough.

Now, reach behind the backseat and feel for the lever or knob that opens the trunk. Push or pull on the lever to open the trunk. If you can’t find the lever, try probing around with the hanger until you locate it. Voila – your car is now open!

Remember that this method will only work if your car has an inside release button for the trunk. And be careful when using a wire hanger as a tool – you don’t want to scratch up your car’s paint job

Option 4: Call a Locksmith

If those methods don’t work, or if you don’t have a Slim Jim or wire hanger handy, your last resort is to call a locksmith. A locksmith will have special tools that can open just about any car door or trunk, so they’ll be able to get you into your trunk without damaging the car.

Wrapping Up

Locking yourself out of your car is never fun, but it happens to the best of us. Hopefully this blog post has given you some ideas on how to open your trunk without a key from outside the car. Remember, not all cars are created equal, so you might have to try a few different methods before you find the one that works for yours