What to Do When the Key is Locked in the Trunk?
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Solutions for when the key is locked in the trunk: 1. Fish out the key: If the rear seats of the car cannot be folded down, preventing the owner from accessing the trunk, there is usually a gap between the rear seats and the trunk. Utilize this gap by using a long, slender object to see if the key can be fished out. 2. Smart sensing: If the car is equipped with smart sensing or an electric tailgate, the trunk can still be opened manually even if the key is left inside. 3. Spare key: Most vehicles come with a spare key. If you have a spare key, using it can solve the problem, though this method is not suitable for emergencies.
Once during a self-driving trip, I accidentally locked my keys in the trunk, and the feeling was truly anxiety-inducing. First, I calmed myself down and checked my phone case or pants pockets for a spare key, but unfortunately, there wasn't one. Then I remembered an old trick: using a thin nylon rope to try and hook the keychain through the gap in the rear seat window. Unfortunately, after struggling for over ten minutes, it didn't work. Next, I immediately called roadside assistance. Their professional tools got the job done in just a few minutes, costing around 100 yuan, and they reminded me not to try prying it open myself next time to avoid scratching the paint. Since then, I've always kept a small magnetic spare key hidden in the tire gap or my wallet, especially paying extra attention to double-checking the key's location during long trips. Such unexpected incidents are common in life, and timely help saves both time and hassle.
