Take a look at my damage from being locked out - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

the smaller one only costs 45 bucks with the weatherstrip.....

the smaller one would be the one on the door correct?

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 12-09-2008, 12:21 PM

yes sir, same one i broke in order to get in......

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

Paint and new seals, yea, but what about fixing all those dents??? Can you even pull those out on a rounded edge like that? You know, where they weld those rods to the surface and use that whacky hammer puller thing?

That's a looooot of damage. I don't get what you were doing? Trying to pry the door open? Should of busted the window out... or waited for someone to bring your spare key? Locking your keys in your car is like a get out of jail free card - you're allowed to be late because you have a great excuse. "I had to wait for my gf to bring me my spare set of keys, blah blah blah."

unfortunately my engine was running and i panicked

contraband831 · 12-09-2008, 12:26 PM

Any Locksmith in your neck of the woods? and DAMN! you went bananas on your car.

Chupacabra · 12-09-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

Paint and new seals, yea, but what about fixing all those dents??? Can you even pull those out on a rounded edge like that? You know, where they weld those rods to the surface and use that whacky hammer puller thing?

Can't pull those...they'll need to be fixed with good ol' fashioned bondo or a whole new panel!

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by contraband831

Any Locksmith in your neck of the woods? and DAMN! you went bananas on your car.

i did bro......i should have just called AAA!!!!!!!!!!!! ARGH i am so pissssss, what have i done

AAA costs 55 to sign up, and locksmith cost 250(i called afterwards to ask)

#@#$@##$$#

jambo101 · 12-09-2008, 12:45 PM

For future reference
Learn to use a Slim Jim and keep it stashed somewhere outside the car,,
Next time instead of butchering your car door trying to unlock it ,go from the passenger side with a coat hanger and try to snag the keys,
I agree smashing the window is the clean way in when thinking of future repairs,
Get a key made and keep it in your wallet
Or if you had AAA a locksmith is part of the plan or if you arent a member calling a locksmith would have set you back about $75. He'll use a Slim Jim

YAR1S · 12-09-2008, 01:03 PM

why did you just call someone to get it unlocked???

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

why did you just call someone to get it unlocked???

thought i could save by doing it myself, i was wrong, dead wrong

Mead · 12-09-2008, 01:09 PM

the poor guy phucked it up but hey we've all been there

Anyhow... when I bought my car it came with the credit card key and it's saved my butt couple times, thing is when you realize you've locked the keys, it's easy to panic and overreact.

ChinoCharles · 12-09-2008, 01:10 PM

A few things...

[1] I have called AAA twice and a police officer once for locking my keys in the Yaris, and all three times they couldn't unlock it. The tow guys in my neck of the woods don't have anything to deal with cable door locks, so don't feel bad about your situation. Slim jims don't do crap on those smooth, sloping locks in the Yaris.

[2] You should have just taken your VIN to a Toyota dealership and had them cut you a key. I went last year and bought 6 keys for my car at 2 bucks a pop and stashed them all over the place... work, home, gym, etc.

[3] Don't let them fool you. That won't cost 2 grand. A little bondo and some fresh paint and you'll be fine. Go get an estimate and report back.

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

A few things...

[1] I have called AAA twice and a police officer once for locking my keys in the Yaris, and all three times they couldn't unlock it. The tow guys in my neck of the woods don't have anything to deal with cable door locks, so don't feel bad about your situation. Slim jims don't do crap on those smooth, sloping locks in the Yaris.

[2] You should have just taken your VIN to a Toyota dealership and had them cut you a key. I went last year and bought 6 keys for my car at 2 bucks a pop and stashed them all over the place... work, home, gym, etc.

[3] Don't let them fool you. That won't cost 2 grand. A little bondo and some fresh paint and you'll be fine. Go get an estimate and report back.

thanks friend, we'll see on friday. i'll keep an update

SIPNGAS · 12-09-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

A few things...

[3] Don't let them fool you. That won't cost 2 grand. A little bondo and some fresh paint and you'll be fine. Go get an estimate and report back.

I think I'm going to have to go against this one. Earlier this year a car door-dinged my car..not a little ding...but a HUGE hand sized ding. It couldn't be sucked out and just half-painted. They had to remove the door, bondo and repaint the entire door..it was a grand just for that.

Oh, and FWIW...it was another Yaris door that hit mine AND she had the same insurance company (same agent, even)..so they made her cover my deductible. The repair place did an awesome job and nobody can tell it ever happend.....but yes, it would have been a 1000 dollar repair for just a ding, let along the edges being chewed and scraped...

ChinoCharles · 12-09-2008, 01:29 PM

Wanna make a bet?

Having to remove a door skin is definitely a PITA and a shop will charge for it, but this isn't going to take that much work. When paying out of pocket just make sure to get more than one estimate. Some shops don't stop overcharging when you're paying out of pocket. Most will try to make a buck on an insurance job, though.

Sodium Duck · 12-09-2008, 01:39 PM

I'll take that bet up lol. I'm guessing at least $1,800.00.

ChinoCharles · 12-09-2008, 01:40 PM

No way. Under a grand.

ChinoCharles · 12-09-2008, 01:40 PM

EDIT: He lives in New York. I'm now guessing about $45,000.

Sodium Duck · 12-09-2008, 01:49 PM

Hahahahaha.

12-09-2008, 12:21 PM	#20
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	yes sir, same one i broke in order to get in...... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

12-09-2008, 12:26 PM	#22
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	Any Locksmith in your neck of the woods? and DAMN! you went bananas on your car. __________________

12-09-2008, 01:39 PM	#33
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	I'll take that bet up lol. I'm guessing at least $1,800.00. __________________ 42.88

12-09-2008, 01:49 PM	#36
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Hahahahaha. __________________ 42.88

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12-09-2008, 12:45 PM	#25
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	For future reference Learn to use a Slim Jim and keep it stashed somewhere outside the car,, Next time instead of butchering your car door trying to unlock it ,go from the passenger side with a coat hanger and try to snag the keys, I agree smashing the window is the clean way in when thinking of future repairs, Get a key made and keep it in your wallet Or if you had AAA a locksmith is part of the plan or if you arent a member calling a locksmith would have set you back about $75. He'll use a Slim Jim

12-09-2008, 01:03 PM	#26
YAR1S View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr LB (Bayou Blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,602	why did you just call someone to get it unlocked???

12-09-2008, 01:09 PM	#28
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	the poor guy phucked it up but hey we've all been there Anyhow... when I bought my car it came with the credit card key and it's saved my butt couple times, thing is when you realize you've locked the keys, it's easy to panic and overreact.

12-09-2008, 01:10 PM	#29
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	A few things... [1] I have called AAA twice and a police officer once for locking my keys in the Yaris, and all three times they couldn't unlock it. The tow guys in my neck of the woods don't have anything to deal with cable door locks, so don't feel bad about your situation. Slim jims don't do crap on those smooth, sloping locks in the Yaris. [2] You should have just taken your VIN to a Toyota dealership and had them cut you a key. I went last year and bought 6 keys for my car at 2 bucks a pop and stashed them all over the place... work, home, gym, etc. [3] Don't let them fool you. That won't cost 2 grand. A little bondo and some fresh paint and you'll be fine. Go get an estimate and report back.

12-09-2008, 01:29 PM	#32
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Wanna make a bet? Having to remove a door skin is definitely a PITA and a shop will charge for it, but this isn't going to take that much work. When paying out of pocket just make sure to get more than one estimate. Some shops don't stop overcharging when you're paying out of pocket. Most will try to make a buck on an insurance job, though.

12-09-2008, 01:40 PM	#34
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	No way. Under a grand.