Today, I got locked out of my car for an hour in frigid weather at a busy gas station. Every time I tried to use the key, the alarm went off and the locks wouldn't work. The car company claims they've never heard of this happening. I just bought it last week after taking out a 5 year loan. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my relatively new car locked down, with my keys inside of it, while it was still running. In a panic because it was getting dark and I was already low on fuel, I called a locksmith. He showed up and told me he needed to see some ID before unlocking the car. My ID was in the car. FML
Today, I locked myself out of my car while the engine was running. I called roadside assistance, waited 40 minutes, then watched a stranger walk past, point at the unlocked passenger door, and open it for me. FML
Today, after numerous attempts, my car door still wouldn't unlock. After going ballistic on the lock, the key broke off inside. I then realized it wasn't my car. FML
Today, the little bell in my car that lets you know your keys are still in your ignition went out. How did I find out? I locked myself out of both my house and my car. FML
Today, I locked my keys in the car while the car was running because I got out to get the parking ticket attached to my windshield. FML
Today, I locked my keys in my car at a gas station. A man stopped to help me with a wire hanger. After about 20 min in the freezing weather, he was getting close to unlocking it when I looked over at the passenger door to see that it was unlocked. All the doors were unlocked but the driver's side. FML
Today, I locked my keys in my car. After looking for the spare key for hours, we called our insurance company, who then sent a "locksmith" with a wedge and a bar to open my car. All he did was break the driver and passenger doorhandles. My stuff is still inside. FML
Today, I got locked out of my car while the engine was idling. The "good news"? My dog inside the car thought this was the funniest thing ever and barked happily every time I tried to open it. FML
Today, after closing down the gas station I work at, I went to unlock the door to the building. Turned out the lock broke and I was locked inside until my boss could get there to let me out. FML
Today, I locked my keys in my car. I had a spare key in my wallet, that I also left in the car. FML
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laya_fml 26
I'm thinking you should say what type of car you got, so we all know what car not to buy.
MeLikeBigBoom 8
*Walks back to car and sees steel I-beam crushing their car* "Dammit! Someone steeled my car again!"
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petshark 4
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Well, atleast noone will ever steel your car
MeLikeBigBoom 8
*Walks back to car and sees steel I-beam crushing their car* "Dammit! Someone steeled my car again!"
vbmg152 19
It's not funny! I have the same problem!
tjv3 10
This is why I don't want a car that doesn't have a way for me to manually unlock the doors. I have worked in it for 18 years and I have learned that everything breaks and you always need a backup plan . In this case it would be a key. Well I say all this then I wonder if op had one of the keyless cars or if op didn't think about using the key to manually unlock the door. Hmm
cosmosis 12
39- thats because theyre not meant to last forever. Car manufacturers make little profit of the sale of the vehicle in comparison to the sale of spare parts that need to be replaced over the course of the vehicles life.
jarrettd 27
You most likely need to replace the key.( it has a sensor that the car uses the start the ignition). my mom has had enough car problems for me to know them all by Now
cosmosis 12
I understand the point your making fully. But the message im trying to get across is along the same lines as my last post. If you have 2 cars. One has fully electronic climate control, the other has a mechanical heater control setup. Say for example one of the vents stops changing directions in both cars. Which is going to be the cheaper repair? Obviously the mechanical as the parts are cheaper and its easier to diagnose. Thats why they cram so much useless shit in modern cars. So you have to spend the money to get it repaired by a specialist.
Shade1982 21
All cars have a way to be unlocked manually. It's required by law. What does happen is car manufacturers try to hide it in inconspicuous places for aesthetic purposes.
Austy34 5
Me going home;ugh I've had such a long day and have a splitting headache **unlocks car***** HONK HONK HONK! Me:Jesus!
red_headforlife 15
I have no idea what I just read.
apollojon 11
An extract from a kindergarten story book that didn't make it to the stores.
red_headforlife 15
Thank you, it all makes sense now.
outoftown 27
If you read it with a splitting headache, it makes perfect sense... sigh.
laya_fml 26
I'm thinking you should say what type of car you got, so we all know what car not to buy.
I_iz_B_a_troll 24
Just don't buy a new car period, they all suck. Unless you're rich and you burn money as a hobby.. Then you can buy yourself a Ferrari, and if you have problems with the locks you won't care because you own a ******* Ferrari. ;)
Karalela44 15
38 I accidentally liked your comment. Please disregard that
SystemofaBlink41 27
58 I made up for it! You're welcome!
bunny911 16
I'm going with Volkswagen. They're temperamental biotches when it comes to keys and remotes.
KatieEvelyn 6
#38- Or OP could get a Jaguar. Those cars break down every other week and are a huge hassle to repair.
leadawg75 12
If you can't get in the car, you can't drive it...
imyy 20
Advice: turn off the alarm before using the key, keys don't disable car alarms anymore - only the remotes do. Or have the dealer check your key's chipset to make sure it isn't faulty.
KatieEvelyn 6
Well, if he just bought the car, there has to be some type of warranty on it. So, the company should pay to have it fixed.
thebaddayblues 3
Call a locksmith?
beddington 7
It's a Decepticon!
gracehi 33
Yes! That the ONLY logical explanation! Better call Shia LaBouf!
mkid232 15
Really? There's a Decepticon in the vicinity, and your first idea is a crappy actor, not an Autobot?
gracehi 33
Well, I wouldn't know how to contact Optimus Prime. He has an unlisted number, unfortunately. I'm sure Shia wouldn't mind arranging a meeting, though. Why the two of us are old pals. Oh the laughs we shared last week at the court house, right before the judge handed me that restraining order... Good times... Good times...
JR_Goes_Rawr 11
If trying to unlock the car turns on the alarm, then turn on the alarm to unlock the car. Duh!
fylx100 19
I... But... That's.. That's brilliant. I like the way you think good sir!
andyyroxx 20
Tried the alarm. It got me pregnant.
beehardxcore 26
Mine used go off randomly, so I had to have it disconnected. I won't know if someone's stealing my P.O.S., but at least the alarm doesn't go off anymore!
asianswag 6
Is it possible that it isn't your car but one that looks like it?
apollojon 11
In a gas station? In a situation where the car owner is above 18 (obviously) and has enough common sense to notice the real owner coming to move the car away? Where your key works with the car youre looking at? Computer says..... no.
devilz_advocate 7
15- If you have been on this site long enough to make an account, you should know that just because someone's 18 or older doesn't mean they have common sense.