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irishbloo

Jun 9th 2011 8:54 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by jammyjane (Post 9423420)

I have stupidly locked my car keys inside my tightly locked up car:eek: Unfortunately I have no spare key, and I cant use the old coat hanger trick as the locks are flush with the window. Does any one have any ideas, please. I am so close to forcing the boot open [hatchback].

Here is my golden tip of the day.When you get it opened get a spare one cut.I know,I know.No thanks needed.

jammyjane

Jun 9th 2011 8:56 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by irishbloo (Post 9423727)

Here is my golden tip of the day.When you get it opened get a spare one cut.I know,I know.No thanks needed.

Oh Irishbloo, where would I be without you???:thumbup:

irishbloo

Jun 9th 2011 8:59 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by jammyjane (Post 9423732)

Oh Irishbloo, where would I be without you???:thumbup:

Locked out of you car again.
Hope you get it sorted.Ive done worse btw.:eek:

Wendy66

Jun 9th 2011 10:45 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by Icarus (Post 9423664)

Long length of wire / welding rod with hooked end. Gently prise the top corner of drivers door & wedge it with something . You reach from one side of prised open door to the door handle on the other side.

I locked my keys in my new Toyota Kluger with flush locks and the man from NRMA used the above trick which worked a treat :)

BadgeIsBack

Jun 10th 2011 12:03 am

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

We get call outs to these incidents with the Fire Brigade - generally because there is a baby inside. On a hot day we could cool the car down with water until the RAC arrive - we don't necessarily rip the car apart if locks are flush.

I've called the MFB to a car I came across in the CBD. They physically jemmied the door trim aside to get in.

On older cars with non-flush locks packing strips work the best - I've done that several times!

Dorothy

Jun 10th 2011 12:28 am

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

A brick to the driver's side window works a treat.

jammyjane

Jun 10th 2011 12:40 am

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 9423972)

A brick to the driver's side window works a treat.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Thanks Dorothy, but was looking for a more subtle answer.

irishbloo

Jun 10th 2011 12:48 am

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by jammyjane (Post 9423995)

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Thanks Dorothy, but was looking for a more subtle answer.

How about a brick to the passengers window then.

Dorothy

Jun 10th 2011 1:00 am

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by irishbloo (Post 9424012)

How about a brick to the passengers window then.

I was going to suggest a housebrick wrapped in bubble wrap.

jammyjane

Jun 10th 2011 12:24 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 9424039)

I was going to suggest a housebrick wrapped in bubble wrap.

At last, a happy ending! A passing council worker saw me struggling feebly with a file, coat hanger and screwdriver, trying somehow to magically open the offending car door. He screeched to a halt, hopped out of his van, and had the car unlocked in five minutes. God bless council workers:rofl: After declaring my undying love and admiration to him, he sped off, no doubt to save another damsel in distress.
Thanks to all for helping me out, much appreciated.

Icarus

Jun 10th 2011 12:52 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by jammyjane (Post 9423718)

But, on second thoughts, the door handle is useless if the door is locked.:confused: Thanks anyway, mate.

Pulling the handle inside over-rides the locks . Go try .

aston

Jun 10th 2011 1:31 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

go on to a local building site,get one of those green things that hold the packs of brick together ,hit the end of it so it kind of makes a double strap slide it through the top of the window between the glass and rubber,down to the handle..heres the tricky bit,slide one more side of the strap so the strap opens up.get it over the door handle then pull,this will open the handle..so im told...;)

sorry just read your in,,might help someone else so ill leave it..xxxxxxxxx

Steve2009

Jun 10th 2011 2:23 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

What was the council man's solution?

aston

Jun 10th 2011 2:46 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by Steve2009 (Post 9425176)

What was the council man's solution?

get some of his mates and all sit looking at the car for a few hours>>>:D

Rambi

Jun 10th 2011 2:59 pm

Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?

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Originally Posted by aston (Post 9425192)

get some of his mates and all sit looking at the car for a few hours>>>:D

With 2 of them on the Stop/Slow signs :thumbup:

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