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Car Lockouts & Jump Starts in Fort Myers
Keys locked in the car, or a battery that won't turn over: call (786) 859-5468. A local tow operator who works Lee County answers 24 hours a day, opens the door or jump starts the battery, and tows the car if a jump won't get it running.
Open 24 hours. Your call rings a local tow operator, not a call center.
- 1You callTell us where the car is and what's wrong.
- 2Operator arrivesA local tow operator comes out, day or night.
- 3Door or batteryOpens the locked door or jump starts the dead battery.
- 4Tow if neededIf it won't start after the jump, the car gets towed.
What do I do if I locked my keys in my car in Fort Myers?
Check every door and the trunk first, then call (786) 859-5468 with your location and the car's make and model. A local operator comes out to open a locked car at any hour. If a child or pet is inside and the car is hot, call 911 before anyone else.
Locked keys in the car can happen anywhere: a grocery lot off Colonial Blvd, airport parking at RSW, a beach lot on Fort Myers Beach. The fix starts with a phone call and a clear location.
When you call, tell the operator:
- Where the car is, with a cross street or store name
- Make, model and year
- Where the keys are, if you can see them
- If the engine is still running
Stay near the car if it's safe to do so. In summer, wait in the shade or inside a nearby store, and keep your phone on so the operator can reach you.
If the car is also stuck, like a back tire in a sandy swale in Lehigh Acres, mention it. That calls for a winch-out as well.
What should I do if a child or pet is locked in a hot car?
Call 911 first if a child or pet is locked in a hot car. A closed car in the Fort Myers sun gets dangerous quickly, and emergency responders should be the first people on the way. Call (786) 859-5468 for the lockout after the child or pet is safe.
This is the one lockout where we don't want to be your first call. Summer in Lee County brings long, hot afternoons, and a parked car traps that heat. Don't wait on a tow operator when a child or an animal is inside.
While you wait for 911:
- Stay with the car and keep the child or pet in view.
- Tell the 911 dispatcher if the engine is running with the AC on.
- Do what the 911 dispatcher tells you to do.
Once everyone is safe, call (786) 859-5468 if the car still needs to be opened. The operator can also jump the battery if the car sat running until it died.
Service matrix
What towing services run in each Lee County city?
Every service below runs in every listed city, day and night. Tap a check to read more.
Can you jump start a dead battery in Fort Myers?
Yes. A dead battery jump start is a call the operator handles around the clock across Fort Myers and Lee County. Tell us where the car is and what happened when you turned the key, and the operator comes out to jump it.
Heat is hard on car batteries. A car that sits in an open lot all afternoon, at Edison Mall or a job site off Metro Pkwy, can fail to start at the end of the day.
Signs it's the battery:
- Clicking when you turn the key, or no sound at all
- Dash lights that are dim or flicker
- Headlights or an interior light left on overnight
If you can, find the hood release before the operator gets there. Let us know if your battery sits somewhere unusual, like under a seat or in the trunk. Some cars are built that way, and it helps to know ahead of time.
What if my car won't start after a jump?
Then the problem is probably more than a drained battery, and if the car won't start after a jump, it becomes a tow. The operator can hook it up on the same visit and take it to your mechanic, a dealer or your home anywhere in Lee County.
A car that won't start after a jump could have a bad alternator, a bad starter, a fuel problem, or a battery that won't hold a charge anymore. Sorting that out on the shoulder of I-75 or Colonial Blvd isn't safe. That's work for a shop.
Tell the operator where you want the car to go. Light and medium duty vehicles are covered: cars, SUVs, pickups and vans, towed by wheel-lift or wheel dollies. Long-distance tows outside Lee County are quoted by phone before the truck rolls.
For more on regular tows, see towing in Fort Myers, or the pages for Cape Coral towing and Lehigh Acres towing.
Why won't my car start in the Florida heat?
The usual cause is a weak battery. Heat wears batteries down, and a car that won't start after sitting in a hot lot often needs a jump. If the engine cranks normally but won't fire, or a jump doesn't help, it's a different problem and the car needs a tow.
Listen when you turn the key. Fast clicking or no sound at all points to the battery. A slow, labored crank points there too. If the engine cranks at normal speed but never starts, a jump probably won't help, so tell the operator that when you call.
Rainy season brings its own trouble. Driving through standing water after an afternoon storm on Lee Blvd or through a flooded parking lot can leave a car that won't start. Don't keep cranking a car that stalled in deep water. Call for a tow instead, and the operator will get it to a shop.
Hurricane season adds one more case. Cars that sat through a storm sometimes have dead batteries and wet electrical parts at the same time. Tell the operator what the car went through so the right call gets made.
Do you handle lockouts and jump starts in Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres?
Yes. The same operator covers car lockouts and jump starts across Lee County, including Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs. One number covers all of it: (786) 859-5468, any hour of the day or night.
From Fort Myers, the operator crosses the Caloosahatchee on the Midpoint Bridge or the Cape Coral Bridge to reach the Cape, and runs out Lee Blvd or SR 82 to reach Lehigh Acres. Calls come in from Del Prado Blvd, Pine Island Rd, Homestead Rd and Joel Blvd like anywhere else.
Lehigh's sandy roads and drainage swales mean a lockout or a dead battery sometimes comes with a car that's stuck too. If your car is off the pavement, say so on the call so the operator comes ready for a winch-out.
Property managers dealing with cars that shouldn't be in their lot need a different service: private property towing.
What information should I have ready when I call?
Have your location, the car's make and model, and what's wrong. Say clearly if it's a lockout, a dead battery, or both. If the keys are locked inside a running car, say that too. The operator uses those details to come out ready for the job.
Exact location matters most. On I-75, give the nearest exit and your direction of travel. In a parking lot, name the store. Near RSW, Gulf Coast Town Center or Edison Mall, say which side of the lot you're on.
Keep your phone charged and the ringer on. If you step into a store to get out of the heat, tell the operator which one.
The same number handles tows, winch-outs and private property calls, so if the situation changes after the operator arrives, nobody has to start over with a new company.
Coverage
Where in Lee County can you get a tow truck?
Anywhere on the map, plus the rest of Lee County. Send a pin or the nearest cross street when you call and the driver will route straight to you.
FAQ
What do drivers ask before calling a tow truck in Lee County?
Can you open my car if the keys are locked inside while it's running?
Yes. Tell the operator the engine is running when you call (786) 859-5468, along with your exact location. Don't try to force a window or pry the door yourself. Stay near the car if it's safe, and if a child or pet is inside on a hot day, call 911 first.
Will a jump start fix my battery?
A jump gets the car running so you can drive it. It doesn't repair a battery that's failing. If the car starts, drive it for a while and have the battery tested at a shop or parts store. If it dies again the next morning, the battery or the charging system likely needs work, and you can call us for a tow.
What happens if the jump doesn't work?
Then the car needs a tow. The operator can hook it up on the same call and take it to your mechanic, a dealer or your home in Lee County. Light and medium duty vehicles are covered, including cars, SUVs, pickups and vans. Long-distance tows are quoted by phone before the truck rolls.
Are you available at night for lockouts?
Yes. The line is answered 24 hours, 7 days a week, by a local tow operator who works Lee County. Late shifts, late arrivals at RSW and nights out in the downtown River District all end with somebody's keys on the wrong side of the door now and then. Call (786) 859-5468 any time.
Should I call 911 if my child is locked in the car?
Yes. Call 911 first when a child or pet is locked in a car, especially in the heat. A closed car in Southwest Florida heats up quickly, and emergency responders should be the first people on the way. Once everyone is safe, call (786) 859-5468 if you still need the car opened.
Can you help if my car is locked and stuck in sand?
Yes. Tell the operator about both problems on the call. Lehigh Acres has sandy, unpaved roads and swales, and Cape Coral yards can turn soft after summer rain. The operator can open the car and do a winch-out on the same visit, then tow it if it won't run. One call covers it: (786) 859-5468.
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