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In reply to the discussion: So I did a dumb thing today. [View all]KentuckyWoman
(6,679 posts)66. Spare key in your wallet.
If your truck uses the "fat key" that might not work.
When my husband was sick I got way too tired and got myself locked out twice. I put a key on a chain and wore it like a necklace. Get dressed. Put it on. Used it twice so it was worth it.
Plus it made the church ladies whisper. Added bonus.
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I did something similar once, and when I paid the fee, I called it my $40 stupidity tax.
tblue37
Feb 2021
#1
$50 is good. Many of these lock folks charge $100 or more. Not sure what AAA charges.
TheBlackAdder
Feb 2021
#11
I got a spiral plastic stretchy wristband, so my keys go on my wrist when I get out of the car.
tblue37
Feb 2021
#12
my key just opens the door, will not start the car as it has no chip so has no big black plastic bit
msongs
Feb 2021
#24
Glad it worked out! I shut the back door after loading a package and heard the auto lock click...
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2021
#32
I watched while the guy unlocked my car, now I have a fallback career in the underworld.
marble falls
Feb 2021
#45
Its crazy easy, all it takes is nerve, an ability to finesse rather than force. Plenty of practice
marble falls
Feb 2021
#83
I've done that about four times and once I had a baby kitten inside a sweltering car. Turned out
Karadeniz
Feb 2021
#53
I just did that 2 weeks ago at a gas station with my coat & purse in car
womanofthehills
Feb 2021
#80