Take a look at my damage from being locked out - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

marcus · 12-09-2008, 06:42 PM

isnt it just $30 bucks for a taw truck person to shimmy ur locks..

jinxor · 12-09-2008, 08:29 PM

Good on you.... Now, surf around for a reasonable panel beater.....ask the toyota dealers where do they send cars for panelbeating... Sometimes those can be cheaper....

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jinxor

Good on you.... Now, surf around for a reasonable panel beater.....ask the toyota dealers where do they send cars for panelbeating... Sometimes those can be cheaper....

i'll probably leave the weatherstripping alone......a few rips and tears on the weatherstripping is ok right?

Malaya1221 · 12-09-2008, 08:44 PM

lord have mercy!

if u're going to spend 2k for fixing it, might as well do a repaint of the whole car!

cleong · 12-09-2008, 08:48 PM

Actually it looks as if some panel beating, bogwork, and sanding down would smoothen out most of the damage.

The cost is probably in the painting, and if you're prepared to just blend the paint in then it shouldn't cost too much.

But the damage you did to your car, it looked like you were being chased by a whole pack of grizzly bears, and the car was your only refuge!

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cleong

Actually it looks as if some panel beating, bogwork, and sanding down would smoothen out most of the damage.

The cost is probably in the painting, and if you're prepared to just blend the paint in then it shouldn't cost too much.

But the damage you did to your car, it looked like you were being chased by a whole pack of grizzly bears, and the car was your only refuge!

rofl, if that only happened.....i would feel better.

i don't need it to be perfect, just looking a little better. i'm heading to the body shop on friday. i don't mind blending in the paint a bit. as long the new paint isn't red or something

thanks for the reassurance

rg570lvr · 12-09-2008, 09:43 PM

I've locked my keys in so many times I always have a spare hidden in the magnetic box under the car somewhere. Years ago I bought a brand new Ford F150 and started it to warm it up like you did and locked the door by accident. I was lucky enough to be at my parents house, borrowed their car, drove across town to the dealership to have a key made to get inside, since then I've always had a spare. I'm sorry to see all your damage though. It's always easy to look back and say I should have done something else, like I said your not the first and you won't be the last.

iwantayarisnyc · 12-09-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rg570lvr

I've locked my keys in so many times I always have a spare hidden in the magnetic box under the car somewhere. Years ago I bought a brand new Ford F150 and started it to warm it up like you did and locked the door by accident. I was lucky enough to be at my parents house, borrowed their car, drove across town to the dealership to have a key made to get inside, since then I've always had a spare. I'm sorry to see all your damage though. It's always easy to look back and say I should have done something else, like I said your not the first and you won't be the last.

thanks for the reassurance, just where is the magnetic box under the yaris? thanks

rg570lvr · 12-10-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by iwantayarisnyc

thanks for the reassurance, just where is the magnetic box under the yaris? thanks

I'm sorry about the misunderstanding, you can buy a little black plastic box at just about any place that makes copies of keys like Walmart, Lowes, they're by the keys. You put your spare key in it and find a place somewhere under your car to hide it, it has magnets on one side to stick to the metal. Just try not to let anyone see where you hide it.

Chupacabra · 12-09-2008, 10:43 PM

There is no way to fix this unless you replace the panel or sand/bondo. To do this job the right way and have the correct color match...it would cost big money. Don't be surprised when you get a quote, especially if it's from a reputable shop.

gid · 12-10-2008, 12:52 AM

oh heck , maybe this could help him feel better . Years ago while doing a tuneup on a 1980 PLYMOUTH Colt I reached in and turned on the ignition to listen how it sounds and away it GOES

!!! I forgot I had left it in 1st gear ( didn't have the safety feature to push in clutch before starting , I and a few others with short term memories inspired the need for that

) . Anway , I ran along the car and reached back into it and shut if off while still moving but it hit corner of the house

. The impact shook the house while my fiance' was in it . So she comes runing out saying " What the heck was that ! " . Thus , I had to explain what it was

. Luckily there was very little damage and no one was hurt . The car did run better tho

. I look back at it now and

.

rg570lvr · 12-10-2008, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gid

oh heck , maybe this could help him feel better . Years ago while doing a tuneup on a 1980 PLYMOUTH Colt I reached in and turned on the ignition to listen how it sounds and away it GOES

!!! I forgot I had left it in 1st gear ( didn't have the safety feature to push in clutch before starting , I and a few others with short term memories inspired the need for that

) . Anway , I ran along the car and reached back into it and shut if off while still moving but it hit corner of the house

. The impact shook the house while my fiance' was in it . So she comes runing out saying " What the heck was that ! " . Thus , I had to explain what it was

. Luckily there was very little damage and no one was hurt . The car did run better tho

. I look back at it now and

.

I don't know about him but I feel better.

gid · 12-10-2008, 01:06 AM

that's when you could pick up a used car for $150 and run it for a few years .

rg570lvr · 12-10-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gid

that's when you could pick up a used car for $150 and run it for a few years .

I remember those days.

*kimona* · 12-10-2008, 08:32 AM

That's... INSANE!

TinyGiant · 12-10-2008, 08:38 AM

i used to keep a key in my wallet.. locked myself out of my car while running an errand for my boss once.. got to sit in a parking lot for two hours on the clock while i waited for the person i got the car from to show up with an extra key :) luckily i got the car from the manager of the store i work at :)

i have an extra key now.. i should probably keep that in my wallet.. 99% of the time i travel with my wife though.. who has a key in her purse.. so chances are the purse will be on her when we are out of the car

it always sucks though .. you could sometimes call the police and have them slim jim it.. some places don't do it .. other places do

Bob_VT · 12-10-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyGiant

i used to keep a key in my wallet.. locked myself out of my car while running an errand for my boss once.. got to sit in a parking lot for two hours on the clock while i waited for the person i got the car from to show up with an extra key :) luckily i got the car from the manager of the store i work at :)

i have an extra key now.. i should probably keep that in my wallet.. 99% of the time i travel with my wife though.. who has a key in her purse.. so chances are the purse will be on her when we are out of the car

it always sucks though .. you could sometimes call the police and have them slim jim it.. some places don't do it .. other places do

The local PD here WILL NOT help anymore. I heard they did not want to be responsible for damages. They will call a locksmith for you for about $100-150 a locksmith will unlock it......... errrrr cheaper that self mutilation

Mikeb Yaris · 12-10-2008, 12:20 PM

My 1980 honda prelude and subsequent 85 accord had what I thought was a great feature. You couldn't lock the driver's door unless you used the key! Why can't there be a simple feature that will not allow the door to lock unless either the key manually or the keyfob does it?

12-09-2008, 08:48 PM	#5
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	Actually it looks as if some panel beating, bogwork, and sanding down would smoothen out most of the damage. The cost is probably in the painting, and if you're prepared to just blend the paint in then it shouldn't cost too much. But the damage you did to your car, it looked like you were being chased by a whole pack of grizzly bears, and the car was your only refuge! __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

12-09-2008, 09:43 PM	#7
rg570lvr Drives: '08 Yaris MM 3d Lb, auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: La. U.S.A. Posts: 204	I've locked my keys in so many times I always have a spare hidden in the magnetic box under the car somewhere. Years ago I bought a brand new Ford F150 and started it to warm it up like you did and locked the door by accident. I was lucky enough to be at my parents house, borrowed their car, drove across town to the dealership to have a key made to get inside, since then I've always had a spare. I'm sorry to see all your damage though. It's always easy to look back and say I should have done something else, like I said your not the first and you won't be the last. __________________ Hackers suck!

12-10-2008, 08:38 AM	#16
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i used to keep a key in my wallet.. locked myself out of my car while running an errand for my boss once.. got to sit in a parking lot for two hours on the clock while i waited for the person i got the car from to show up with an extra key :) luckily i got the car from the manager of the store i work at :) i have an extra key now.. i should probably keep that in my wallet.. 99% of the time i travel with my wife though.. who has a key in her purse.. so chances are the purse will be on her when we are out of the car it always sucks though .. you could sometimes call the police and have them slim jim it.. some places don't do it .. other places do __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

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marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	isnt it just $30 bucks for a taw truck person to shimmy ur locks..

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Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	lord have mercy! if u're going to spend 2k for fixing it, might as well do a repaint of the whole car!

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Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	There is no way to fix this unless you replace the panel or sand/bondo. To do this job the right way and have the correct color match...it would cost big money. Don't be surprised when you get a quote, especially if it's from a reputable shop.

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gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	oh heck , maybe this could help him feel better . Years ago while doing a tuneup on a 1980 PLYMOUTH Colt I reached in and turned on the ignition to listen how it sounds and away it GOES !!! I forgot I had left it in 1st gear ( didn't have the safety feature to push in clutch before starting , I and a few others with short term memories inspired the need for that ) . Anway , I ran along the car and reached back into it and shut if off while still moving but it hit corner of the house . The impact shook the house while my fiance' was in it . So she comes runing out saying " What the heck was that ! " . Thus , I had to explain what it was . Luckily there was very little damage and no one was hurt . The car did run better tho . I look back at it now and .

12-10-2008, 01:06 AM	#13
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	that's when you could pick up a used car for $150 and run it for a few years .

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12-10-2008, 12:20 PM	#18
Mikeb Yaris Drives: 08 Sedan Base Auto/PWR BLK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 58	My 1980 honda prelude and subsequent 85 accord had what I thought was a great feature. You couldn't lock the driver's door unless you used the key! Why can't there be a simple feature that will not allow the door to lock unless either the key manually or the keyfob does it?