Bob's Orange
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« on: Saturday, June 23, 2007, 19:10:48 » |
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Ok, my flatmate kindly put my car in the garage for me recently but not very helpfully left the keys in the car and apparently the garage door locked as it shut (unusual as you normally have to manually turn a key to lock a garage).
Anyway, before I phone a locksmith next week, anybody have any idea how to pick a garage lock?
Also, how much is a locksmith likely to charge should I need to go down that route?
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #1 on: Saturday, June 23, 2007, 19:56:00 » |
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If it's an up-and-over there should be enough space at the top for you to reach inside with long pliars and tug the wire down to release the spring loaded catch.
If it's not, use a hammer.
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sonic youth
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday, June 24, 2007, 11:26:22 » |
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typical scouser, eh santini?  |
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday, June 24, 2007, 11:37:31 » |
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if you are insured smash in to it and claim
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday, June 24, 2007, 11:53:26 » |
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As Santini says, if it's an up-and-over type door just give it a good firm whack at the top and it usually nudges the catch out of place.
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shaddap your face
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« Reply #5 on: Sunday, June 24, 2007, 12:33:41 » |
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tis true that's how the little Penhill chappie got into my garage and nicked all my stuff!
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« Reply #6 on: Sunday, June 24, 2007, 12:58:27 » |
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Just drill it out, new lock would cost about £10 from ESS in swindon.
If you need someone to do it PM me
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« Reply #7 on: Sunday, June 24, 2007, 13:00:06 » |
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Ash mate, he lives in Luxembourg  |
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« Reply #8 on: Sunday, June 24, 2007, 13:00:53 » |
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That will cost him a lot then. 47p a mile mate and I am there
I am not with it today
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Bob's Orange
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« Reply #9 on: Monday, June 25, 2007, 15:23:47 » |
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Ok, the locksmith came today and freed the car. I went for a spin and I can drive ok (little bit unconfortable but no real pain). I was happy as a pig in shit until I come to reverse the car into the garage. My foot slips off the clutch/brake (not sure which) and bang goes the mirror into the garage hinge! On inspection, there is a small dent on the back of the mirror and the paint around the glass is badly scraped on 3 sides.
I feel like somebody has it in for me! :evil:
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #10 on: Monday, June 25, 2007, 15:34:03 » |
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How much did it cost for the locksmith?
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ee the trick is only pick on those that can't do you no harm
Like the drummer from Def Leppard's only got one arm
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« Reply #11 on: Monday, June 25, 2007, 16:52:45 » |
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How much did it cost for the locksmith? No idea. Will get the bill through the post. How much is it to replace car mirrors? Bearing in mind these are electric are they likely to cost a bomb? |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
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« Reply #12 on: Monday, June 25, 2007, 17:00:07 » |
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i took one of my wing mirrors clean off when i was learning to drive, was dead cheap to replace. might be different for electrics though
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« Reply #13 on: Monday, June 25, 2007, 17:06:58 » |
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How much is it to replace car mirrors? Bearing in mind these are electric are they likely to cost a bomb? If it's just cosmetic damage and it still works, couldn't you just replace the casing? I dunno.  |
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« Reply #14 on: Monday, June 25, 2007, 17:12:09 » |
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How much is it to replace car mirrors? Bearing in mind these are electric are they likely to cost a bomb? If it's just cosmetic damage and it still works, couldn't you just replace the casing? I dunno. Perhaps. I am hoping that is all that will be required! |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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