Option 1: AAA road service
If you have an active AAA Plus or Premier membership, road service is free and includes lockout assistance. Typical response in Dallas is 30–90 minutes depending on traffic and load. Drawback: AAA contractors are sometimes refused at apartment complex parking garages and high-end dealership lots.
Option 2: Mobile locksmith
Cheapest paid option in Dallas at $75–$125 for a standard car lockout. Owner-operated services (no dispatch broker) quote on the phone and stick to it. Typical response in Dallas city limits is 25–45 minutes.
Option 3: Tow to dealership
Only makes sense if the immobilizer also failed and you need keys programmed at the dealership. Tow is $150–$300, dealer key programming is $300–$1,800 depending on make. This is the most expensive path and should be a last resort.