How To Open A Car Door With A String

I was locked out of my car at the bar it literally took me longer to go buy the string and watch the video on how to do it than it did do actually do it.

How to open a car door with a string. On some vehicles the door will unlock at this point. Firm pressure will be required to pull on the door handle hard enough for it to open. Open the door and remove the string from the handle. Work the string s ends along the top and sides of the door until you ve positioned the slipknot over the door lock s post.

Bunch your sock up and jam it in the top of the door creating a small opening for the string to enter the car more easily. A rubber wedge is then slid between the door and frame of the car and inflated to keep the door door seal from getting in the way. No problem you need just a shoe lace and handy fingers. Lower the string to the door lock button.

Pry open the door slightly at the top corner using a thin piece of metal or wood and slip the knot inside the car. On others the door will actually open. Swing the loop around. If you use a tool to try to pry your door free and make space for your string this may cause damage to your paint or if excessive force is used could even damage your car door.