Getting in a car without the keys

[Rubycon]

Do officers still use slim jims?

 

[PHiuR]

officers in some areas are not allowed to anymore.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Wouldn't know. One car has a keypad with a code that I can use and the other two have driver's side doors that cannot be locked unless they are closed and latched, which means I can't lock it and then close it.

ZV

 

[GeekDrew]

AAA still uses slim jims... at least in this area.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

You have to be licensed to use a slim jim (legally) in Oregon.

 

[Juice Box]

In IL they will open it, but it costs like $50!

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: C6FT7
Do officers still use slim jims?

when do they need to get into empty cars?? Wouldnt they just tow it?

 

[bootymac]

Originally posted by: KrillBee

Originally posted by: C6FT7
Do officers still use slim jims?

when do they need to get into empty cars?? Wouldnt they just tow it?

I would think it's a lot more effective to open the door of a vehicle for a person locked out, rather than towing it somwhere..

 

[nsafreak]

Slim jims don't always work though. Dad got locked out of his van once and even a locksmith couldn't open the door. Ended up breaking the window if I recall correctly.

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: bootymac

Originally posted by: KrillBee

Originally posted by: C6FT7
Do officers still use slim jims?

when do they need to get into empty cars?? Wouldnt they just tow it?

I would think it's a lot more effective to open the door of a vehicle for a person locked out, rather than towing it somwhere..

ohh, u mean when they try to help people get into their cars,

i thought u meant like if there was an abondoned car on the road or something

Originally posted by: nsafreak
Slim jims don't always work though. Dad got locked out of his van once and even a locksmith couldn't open the door. Ended up breaking the window if I recall correctly.

ouch, that sucks!

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: C6FT7
Do officers still use slim jims?

Topic Title: Getting in a car without the keys
Topic Summary:
Created On: 12/05/2005 01:26 AM

Very few anymore.

Did you lock your keys in the vehicle?

Can you have someone take you home so you can get your spare set?

Too far from home?

You DO have AAA? Yes? Just call the toll free number on the Membership Card.

 

[spasticnationboy]

I used to work for Pop A Lock. There were maybe two types of car that I couldn't get into, and most of the time it was due to the alarm system, and both of them were expensive euro cars like Volvo's and Merc's........ Mind you, I was a "Professional" and I had a three inch thick book with instructions, but ever since I keep a kit in my car and have done a few "On the Side" entry jobs for people who are locked out, and beleive it or not, Half of them were with small children locked in................... cops and/or firemen do carry tools to get in, but usually they will only do it in emergency situations......... A) they don't want to be liable, B) the private joints get pissed by losing business.. I'm not real sure on the legality of owning a "Slim Jim" in variouos states, but you can get a cheapo tool set from the sportsmans guide for like fifteen bucks.....

 

[BD2003]

Last time I was locked out, they wouldnt use a slim jim on any door with power locks, which is just about every damn door nowadays.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: spasticnationboy
I used to work for Pop A Lock. There were maybe two types of car that I couldn't get into, and most of the time it was due to the alarm system, and both of them were expensive euro cars like Volvo's and Merc's........ Mind you, I was a "Professional" and I had a three inch thick book with instructions, but ever since I keep a kit in my car and have done a few "On the Side" entry jobs for people who are locked out, and beleive it or not, Half of them were with small children locked in................... cops and/or firemen do carry tools to get in, but usually they will only do it in emergency situations......... A) they don't want to be liable, B) the private joints get pissed by losing business.. I'm not real sure on the legality of owning a "Slim Jim" in variouos states, but you can get a cheapo tool set from the sportsmans guide for like fifteen bucks.....

Interesting. I was just curious as I see lots of people at parking garages who lost their keys or locked them in their cars. What about those feeler guns? European cars with special laser cuts keys must be interesting to get into!