Vehicle details matter
Provide the year, make, and model when possible so the lockout request can be evaluated before dispatch.
Vehicle access request
Vehicle lockout assistance.
Locked keys can stop a trip just as quickly as a flat tire. Vanguard uses the vehicle and location information you provide to evaluate and coordinate a roadside lockout request.
Before You Request
What matters for this roadside call.
Give the exact vehicle location
A precise street, lot, landmark, or shared location helps determine travel distance and access.
Conditions can affect service
Vehicle design, access, location, and roadside conditions can affect whether the request can be completed and the final approved price.
How It Works
From request to roadside service.
Submit the lockout request
Provide the vehicle, exact location, and any details about the lockout situation.
Vanguard reviews the call
Availability, travel distance, access, and service conditions are evaluated before dispatch.
Roadside lockout assistance
Once confirmed, roadside assistance is coordinated at the vehicle location.
Pricing & Approval
Vehicle Lockout starts at $79.
The listed amount is a starting price. Travel distance, vehicle type, accessibility, service complexity, and roadside conditions can change the final price. If the approved amount changes, Vanguard communicates it before service begins.
Requests between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM include the listed $30 after-hours service charge.
Before dispatch
Submit the service request with the exact vehicle location. Vanguard reviews the call, confirms the approved amount, and coordinates dispatch based on availability.
Start Roadside RequestQuestions
Vehicle Lockout FAQ.
How much does vehicle lockout assistance start at?
Vehicle lockout assistance starts at $79. Travel distance, vehicle type, accessibility, service complexity, and roadside conditions can change the final approved price.
What vehicle information should I provide?
Provide the year, make, and model when possible, along with the exact vehicle location and any useful details about the lockout.
Can every vehicle lockout be completed?
Service depends on the vehicle, access, conditions, and the specific lockout situation. Vanguard reviews the request before dispatch.
Do you take extended-area lockout requests?
Yes. Extended-distance requests can be accepted when availability, travel distance, service type, and roadside conditions make the call practical.
Is there an after-hours charge?
Yes. Requests between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM include the listed $30 after-hours service charge.
Ready When the Road Isn’t.
Send the vehicle location and service details.
Local service covers approximately 20 miles around Dover, Kentucky; extended-distance requests can reach approximately 65 miles.