I store my spare key in a magnetic holder under the van. I needed to use that key a few days ago when I somehow got out of my usual parking rhythm and locked my regular key in the Rolling Steel Tent. I was in a dirty spot at the time and didn’t want to get even dirtier returning the spare key to it’s hiding place. So there was a period when both keys could have ended up locked in the van. I finally re-hid the spare a few minuted ago. I took a look around while I was down there. Any signs of leaks or something falling off? Any vegetation stuck under there? Any rust? No, just dirt and some dried mud. So the van is fine (I guess) and I’m prepared to stupidly lock myself out again.
Ever been really distracted and put your key in a look-alike of your vehicle and it opened and it took you a few beats before the situation sets in? Maybe it was just a VW Bug issue.
ReplyDeleteNo, but I've heard of that happening to several people.
DeleteI "wear" a key on a lanyard around my neck PLUS one underneath.
ReplyDeleteI've never been the type who can wear things around the neck.
DeleteWell, at least you have a real key and not some electronic fob thingy that takes up way too much space in a pocket.
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DeleteThis reminds me of my first (and so far last) experience with a Tesla. A friend who owned a Tesla wanted me to drive him to the airport in the car. (No passenger seats in my van.) It felt SO strange and wrong to not use the "key" to start the car, turn it off, or lock it. It's all a proximity sensor. To make certain it locked when I was done I left the "key" in the house and went back out to check. I guess that means you can't do the hide-a-key thing with Teslas and other modern vehicles. But maybe if it's kept in a small Faraday cage.
DeleteI've always carried a spare in my wallet, after getting locked out a couple of times.
ReplyDeleteOne day I got out of my ride and put the keys in my jacket pocket. Well, it's too warm out, took my coat off and tossed it into the car-truck whatever. As soon as I locked and closed the door, I realized my error..
Ratz!
My key is too thick for my wallet, and it's not even digital.
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