Any hints on getting into a locked car?
Jun 10th 2011, 8:54 am
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Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?
I have stupidly locked my car keys inside my tightly locked up car
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].
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].
Jun 10th 2011, 8:56 am
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Jun 10th 2011, 8:59 am
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Jun 10th 2011, 10:45 am
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Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?
Jun 10th 2011, 12:03 pm
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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!
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!
Jun 10th 2011, 12:28 pm
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Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?
A brick to the driver's side window works a treat.
Jun 10th 2011, 12:40 pm
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Jun 10th 2011, 12:48 pm
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Jun 11th 2011, 12:24 am
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Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?
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
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.
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.
Thanks anyway, mate.
Jun 11th 2011, 1:31 am
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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...
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Jun 11th 2011, 2:23 am
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Re: Any hints on getting into a locked car?
What was the council man's solution?
