locked keys in '01 cavalier

Hey all, please dont flame me, I know not what i do...

My keys are locked in my car. Dont wanna pay a smith $50 for a 5 min job. Can anyone tell me the easiest way to break into my car?

Reply to
Joe
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Use the spare that you have in your wallet.

Brick

Reply to
Roger Shoaf

5 min job ? what about his traveling time to and from ? what about his gas expense ? what about his auto insurance expence ? what about his business insurance ? what about his tool expence ? what about his business license expense ? what about the rest of his over-head ?

get a clue Joe.....

Reply to
Key

probably the same reason you thought it was only a five minute job ..

Reply to
Key

*Your problem* is lack of planning.

Key and other locksmiths on this group are usually really helpful to folks that for instance want to know how to install a lock, get a lock off the car or a whole bunch of other things, but the ethics of our trade prohibit sharing defeating instructions.

Reply to
Roger Shoaf

Wow, it appears the answers received are relative to the question asked.

  1. try using a coat hanger
  2. break a window
  3. call a tow truck service
  4. call a locksmith service

Preventive measures such as having a spare key are best, but it appears to be a bit late for that option. At least option 4 may include making that spare key for you.

Seriously, good luck with that.

Reply to
BogusID

now now Watch your foul mouth and call someone that is qualified to open the car. Or a brick would work! then call the glass man ! John

Reply to
pickproof

yea, but its usually the clueless trolls like yourself that need a clue :-)

I answered your clueless question Joe. also I do know what I am talking about. I have been in very suggessful locksmith business for 25+ years.

I did answer your question. its not my fault that you can't comprehend the truth or that the truth hurts you.

before you ask for defeating instructions again. read the faq Joe.

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locksmiths here won't help ya... also, feel free to take your own advice Joe.

Reply to
Key

It may be possible to open it with a coat hanger, but it may be difficult, and you may end up doing more damage to the car than the service call will cost you.

I remember a call I did once to the Coast Guard Station. A young pilot had locked the keys in his Jeep Cherokee with the engine running. I arrived and was working on opening the passenger side door when I heard a crack, and the drivers side window had blown out.

Come to find out that the guy had attempted to get in with a coat hanger and had probably chipped the glass. Since it was winter and the heater was on inside the car, it was cold outside and hot inside and where he had chipped the glass the stresses being strong with the temperature differential that the tempered glass failed suddenly.

The guy had to drive home with no window. And pay to have the window fixed also.

So if you can manipulate the inside button with a coat hanger you will open the car, but it is not as simple of a proposition as it would be on a car 30 years older.

Factor in your favor the Cavalier is on the low end of the line and it is not built as tight as other models may be built giving you more wiggle room.

Factors against you are the cheaper the car the thinner the glass and the easier it is to bugger up the rubber, poke holes in the upholstery and other mischief.

Good luck.

And once you get it opened, you might want to get some spare keys.

Reply to
Roger Shoaf

For you Key; You didn't answer my question you're being difficult and evasive. As per not knowing what you're talking about, Im refering to your lack of knowledge of my situation. And for such a "suggessful" locksmith biz....It appears your business allows a lot of time for posting useless messages on newsgroups.....funny that... Dont try to tell me what the truth is. You havent the slightest idea of the facts in my predicament, as you didn't even ask to fill in any blanks that might be your dillema with giving a helping hand to a guy thats in a situation. Furthermore. I didn't find you on a website, I found you on my own and didn't know there was a FAQ. And perhaps I contradict at times, but I didnt here. Take your "clueless" replys and save them for some hopeless soul that can be bullied.

Joe

Reply to
Joe

Cheers Roger, I appreciate the info. I will take my chances knowing that there isn't a plastic shroud preventing me from accomplishing the task.

Joe

Reply to
Joe

yes I did. you just didn't understand my reply.

I understood completely. you were too cheap to call a professional and you came to this group looking for free defeating instructions. didn't you have time to read the faq yet ?

again, you are clueless. I have time because I am semi-retired from the day to day of running calls. and have employees to take care of the calls.

already amswered that above...

doesn't really apply to this, now does it ?

and who are you going to blame that on ?

no, you just chose to hear what you wanted to.

again, its not my fault "you just didn't understand my reply". and you call me "clueless". "funny that" :-)

Reply to
Key

never said it did... guess ya missed one of the first things on the site. here, I will save ya trip. "0. Will people on this newsgroup give me information about picking locks, etc.? Yes and No. This is a serious debate, based on serious principles. Most experienced people here are quite willing to discuss the basics of lock construction and operation. Few (if any) are willing to give specific answers regarding opening a particular lock or safe - without knowing the asker or having other evidence that the inquiry is legitimate."

Reply to
Key

Since I own 2 of them, the answer is no., and having unlocked a LOT of others.. its still no-sorry take proof its yours,, and tag number and go visit the local GM dealer.

--Shiva--

Reply to
me

that may still work where he is at. but around here, all the GM Dealers I have talked with stopped selling code keys to every walk-in customer. they say they have to have the car logged into their shop or they have to had bought the car from them. I was also told that GM requires too much paper-work and they didn't want the liability.

Reply to
Key

think thats in your 'area'.AND can FULLY understand why, due to what I heard about New Orleans.... how many ever states the area covers.. here its pink slip, drivers license, tag, and depending, an insurance card.. and THEN it comes down to how you act etc.. IF you are a regular customer, thats a BIG plus too.

--Shiva--

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me

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