Transportation: Today, I got locked out of my car for an hour in frigid weather...

By Anonymous - 19/02/2013 18:47 - United States - Indiana

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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By Kevin - 08/10/2024 12:00 - Canada - Ottawa–Gatineau

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

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By Smile - 27/11/2008 04:21 - France

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

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By Anon - 30/01/2019 00:00

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

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By Anonymous - 29/11/2009 07:25 - Canada

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

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By GeriGeriBoBeri - 28/12/2011 08:59 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 01/02/2017 10:00 - United States

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

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By seththing - 22/05/2016 03:49

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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By oooooopss - 01/04/2012 06:44 - United States - Portland

Today, I got into my car and it wouldn't start. I noticed I had left the lights on and assumed the battery was dead. Then, I couldn't get my key out of the ignition. So, I called AAA only to have the guy put my car in park and start the engine. FML

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By Dani - 12/01/2010 21:51 - United States

Today, I locked my keys in my car and called AAA. He got out to take a look at my car, and he locked himself out of his own car with his tools inside. It took us 40 minutes with a screwdriver and stick to unlock his car and 40 seconds to unlock mine after. Nine hours later, I found my extra key. FML

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Wednesday 20 February 2013 0:26

I'm thinking you should say what type of car you got, so we all know what car not to buy.

MeLikeBigBoom 8

Wednesday 20 February 2013 0:43

*Walks back to car and sees steel I-beam crushing their car* "Dammit! Someone steeled my car again!"

Comments

ColbyGB 13

Wednesday 20 February 2013 3:22

Break dat window

TheyCallMeDamien 17

Wednesday 20 February 2013 4:10

Take it back now and find out the problem or suffer for fear.

leggie913 6

Wednesday 20 February 2013 4:18

Many years ago (1998), same thing happened n the only way to shut my car's alarm was opening with the key. I didn't even know that my car had an alarm, try that lol

leggie913 6

Wednesday 20 February 2013 4:20

Opening trunk with key, sorry

dietbacon 13

Wednesday 20 February 2013 5:02

It's none of my business but you probably should get a car you can afford

CharresBarkrey 15

Wednesday 20 February 2013 6:30

Where in the world did you get that they couldn't afford it? The loan? That means they want to build credit, not that they can't afford it. I'd love to meet someone who throws down $20-30k each time they get a new car.

mohawkbear 5

Wednesday 20 February 2013 21:44

If you can go out and drop 25,000 dollars cash, good for you, but you're a VAST minority, my friend. A 5 year loan term is pretty normal.

rightspark 7

Wednesday 20 February 2013 5:36

In Cali you get a 30-90 warranty depending if you bought a new car or used. Your car should be under warranty if not lawyer up.

supportcommand 17

Wednesday 20 February 2013 5:59

New car warranties these days are minimum 3 years. It's unknown if this is new or used. Either way this should be covered. And if they are dicks about it, just park it right in front of the service door and leave it there. They'll fix it. But on a side note, op, if you read this, unlock it with the key and hold it unlocked. The alarm should stop. Probably a bad key fob in someway or a bad door switch.