Q: I locked my keys in my car and the car battery is dead
I locked my car keys inside my car and the battery is dead I don't have a spare key and the battery is located in the trunk. How can I get into my car
My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. You will need to have a locksmith or call AAA (if you have it) and explain the situation. The locksmith will unlock the car so you can get the keys. You will then need to jumpstart your car.
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