Q&A for How to Break Into a Car

Ask a locksmith for help! With proof of ownership, a locksmith shop can make you a key that will unlock the door by using the car's VIN. Even if the key isn't programmed to the car, it will unlock the door so you can get your working keys out. You can also get a professional lock opening kit online, but most of these kits require training to be effective.

If some of your property is in that car or you're a policeman or firefighter, you should pick the lock or try to pry it open if you have a crowbar. Don't kick the door, or you could risk setting off the alarm.

Put jumper cables on and try again. Even without a battery, the car will then be able to unlock the trunk

Well, you could try picking the door lock, though most newer models make this difficult.

You would need to hotwire the electronics.

You can call the police, they often have tools to help with this problem. You also can call the dealership for your car and ask them for advice.

Ask the dealership to give you a spare key, so you can get your key out of the trunk and have a spare in case anything else happens.

335i models are all outfitted with key fobs with a key embedded in the fob. Pull that key out and there is a key hole near the top of the license plate to open your trunk manually.

Assuming you don't have access to the interior of the car to open the trunk from inside, your best bet is to call a locksmith.

If your van has a quarter light window (the small window on the driver and passenger side), you can remove the window by loosening the seal and pulling on it. It will come off in one piece and you can fit it back.

If the vehicle has a sunroof, use a bent coat hanger (have it bend at about a 90-degree angle near the end) and press the button. If there is no sunroof, you'll have to call a locksmith.

Use the wedge or pin method shown. The model of the vehicle shouldn't matter too much.

You would need to recharge the battery (jumper cables) or get a new one. After the battery is charged, use the wedge method to pry the door away from the car, then insert the rod. Or put the key in the lock on the outside and unlock the door.

I would recommend using the wedge method, due to it being simpler than the pin method, and you have a lower chance of ruining electronics.

If your Ford Expedition has a keypad and you forgot the code, try the above. Most of the above steps work for SUV's so your model shouldn’t be any different. If your Ford doesn’t have a keypad, the above will work. Basically, they’ll work no matter the model/manufacturer of the car.

It depends on how well you've taken care of the car. If you take great care of the car and this is your first problem, then the dealership may give you this service for free or give you a discount.