Take a look at my damage from being locked out - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

xpeteyjtx · 12-11-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mead

I'd prolly break that small quarter window next to the outside mirrors, someone with skinny arms could unlock it... then patch it up temporary and still drive it for a while

Finally, something that makes more sense.

YarisPR · 12-13-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by *MAD DOG*

+1, It would have been way cheaper and quicker.

If you don't have the skills to break into a car to unlock it you should never try. My suggestion is next time look for a spare key lying around like one of the ones pictured below. Then wrap it in a t shirt put it through your passenger window and unlock your car that way. The reason you wrap it in a t shirt is so it does not damage the interior when it goes through.

New window $200
New paintwork $2,000
The look on your face after what you realised what you just did..... Priceless
Hope you have a mastercard cause I don't thing insurance covers stupidity.

Might seem that i'm being harsh, but I hope you've learned your lesson.

A friend of mine did the brick/stone oppener once ........ but he's such an dumbass that he thew it so hard It went all the way ... the 2 windows!!

That's what I call a FAIL!

Chupacabra · 12-09-2008, 12:14 PM

If you want it done right...yes, I'd expect a bill close to $2K. They have to repaint the whole top of the car to do it correctly unless you would allow them to blend the pillar panel towards the rear....then you might get away with a "fairly" inexpsensive repair.

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

If you want it done right...yes, I'd expect a bill close to $2K. They have to repaint the whole top of the car to do it correctly unless you would allow them to blend the pillar panel towards the rear....then you might get away with a "fairly" inexpsensive repair.

that's what i'm hoping for.........how much would the inexpensive repair cost........

stupid stupid stupid

Chupacabra · 12-09-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by iwantayarisnyc

that's what i'm hoping for.........how much would the inexpensive repair cost........

stupid stupid stupid

Can't say for sure. Depends on where you live and what the rates are but my guess is that you might be able to get away with a $1200 repair.

Return of the Yarii · 12-09-2008, 12:15 PM

ouch!

CrazedEpidemic · 12-09-2008, 01:10 PM

wow I sure learned a lesson. break my window.

Klink10 · 12-09-2008, 01:15 PM

Damn......spare key's a must and maybe one in a magnetic hide-a-box. I feel for you.

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Klink10

Damn......spare key's a must and maybe one in a magnetic hide-a-box. I feel for you.

yup....got one a little too late....sigh

Rain · 12-09-2008, 01:18 PM

whoa.. wasn't there another way to do it?

$2k for repair?!

Sodium Duck · 12-09-2008, 01:20 PM

Paint and new seals, yea, but what about fixing all those dents??? Can you even pull those out on a rounded edge like that? You know, where they weld those rods to the surface and use that whacky hammer puller thing?

That's a looooot of damage. I don't get what you were doing? Trying to pry the door open? Should of busted the window out... or waited for someone to bring your spare key? Locking your keys in your car is like a get out of jail free card - you're allowed to be late because you have a great excuse. "I had to wait for my gf to bring me my spare set of keys, blah blah blah."

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

Paint and new seals, yea, but what about fixing all those dents??? Can you even pull those out on a rounded edge like that? You know, where they weld those rods to the surface and use that whacky hammer puller thing?

That's a looooot of damage. I don't get what you were doing? Trying to pry the door open? Should of busted the window out... or waited for someone to bring your spare key? Locking your keys in your car is like a get out of jail free card - you're allowed to be late because you have a great excuse. "I had to wait for my gf to bring me my spare set of keys, blah blah blah."

unfortunately my engine was running and i panicked

Chupacabra · 12-09-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

Paint and new seals, yea, but what about fixing all those dents??? Can you even pull those out on a rounded edge like that? You know, where they weld those rods to the surface and use that whacky hammer puller thing?

Can't pull those...they'll need to be fixed with good ol' fashioned bondo or a whole new panel!

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 12-09-2008, 01:21 PM

yes sir, same one i broke in order to get in......

contraband831 · 12-09-2008, 01:26 PM

Any Locksmith in your neck of the woods? and DAMN! you went bananas on your car.

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by contraband831

Any Locksmith in your neck of the woods? and DAMN! you went bananas on your car.

i did bro......i should have just called AAA!!!!!!!!!!!! ARGH i am so pissssss, what have i done

AAA costs 55 to sign up, and locksmith cost 250(i called afterwards to ask)

#@#$@##$$#

BailOut · 12-09-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by iwantayarisnyc

and locksmith cost 250(i called afterwards to ask)

WTF?! I have locked my keys in cars twice in my life, in two different States. One episode cost $50, and the more recent one with my Yaris ran $65. I have no idea why anyone would charge $250 for the same service. Perhaps you should contact another locksmith.

Regarding a locksmith getting into the Yaris, they didn't pick the lock on mine, or "jimmy" it. After looking at it from a few angles they mashed a soft wedge into the top rear of the driver's door to create a small space and then used a semi-malleable metal rod with a rubber tip on it to actually roll the internal lock button on the drier's handle to the unlocked position just like you would with your finger. Pretty nifty.

YAR1S · 12-09-2008, 02:03 PM

why did you just call someone to get it unlocked???

12-09-2008, 01:20 PM	#11
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Paint and new seals, yea, but what about fixing all those dents??? Can you even pull those out on a rounded edge like that? You know, where they weld those rods to the surface and use that whacky hammer puller thing? That's a looooot of damage. I don't get what you were doing? Trying to pry the door open? Should of busted the window out... or waited for someone to bring your spare key? Locking your keys in your car is like a get out of jail free card - you're allowed to be late because you have a great excuse. "I had to wait for my gf to bring me my spare set of keys, blah blah blah." __________________ 42.88

12-09-2008, 01:21 PM	#14
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	yes sir, same one i broke in order to get in...... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

12-09-2008, 01:26 PM	#15
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	Any Locksmith in your neck of the woods? and DAMN! you went bananas on your car. __________________

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