oldypigeonpopper Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 hello, my sons car as above we have accidentally locked his only key in car on parcel shelf, boot lid is open but stuck on catch,green flag could not open drivers door despite getting to flip door knob and handle, could i drill out lock on boot and open that way or advise to get in car would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Do not drill lock! very expensive to replace only comes as full lock set! smash a window and claim of insurance cost £50 excess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Insurance covers deliberate damage? Mine is accidental only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Has he got the Id tag with key number on it .its a little alloy tag .if so go to dealers and by a new one .did he not get 2keys when he bought it .or is key number written in service book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Ask mungler, he had same problem with a corsa last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartc44 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) If operating the door lever on the inside doesn't open the door it sounds like it is deadlocked so might have to break a window. Only other google can offer is these:- And also:- https://howfixcars.com/How-to-retrieve-your-keys-by-breaking-into-Vauxhall-Meriva.html Edited January 20, 2019 by stuartc44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Much easier with a metal coat hanger .i was locked out ones .use the all metal corn hanger on the back door took about 5mins just need to pull the button up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Swinton said: Has he got the Id tag with key number on it .its a little alloy tag .if so go to dealers and by a new one .did he not get 2keys when he bought it .or is key number written in service book hello, its on the key ring in car, and no he did not get spare even though i kept saying !!!!! 13 minutes ago, Swinton said: Much easier with a metal coat hanger .i was locked out ones .use the all metal corn hanger on the back door took about 5mins just need to pull the button up hello, green flag chap tried with his tools but did not work, he said the auto lock is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) Have a go with coat hanger .slid it between door and glass down side of door pillar and pull the button up .bend a hook on the end it does work .if he rings Vauxhall CustomerService they have a record of the key number for the car . Edited January 20, 2019 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 39 minutes ago, stuartc44 said: If operating the door lever on the inside doesn't open the door it sounds like it is deadlocked so might have to break a window. Only other google can offer is these:- And also:- https://howfixcars.com/How-to-retrieve-your-keys-by-breaking-into-Vauxhall-Meriva.html hello, greenflag chap tried this to no avail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoy1979 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Is there any chance of prying the top of the door ajar and hooking the key off the parcel shelf? You can tape over the paintwork to protect it & use plastic or wooden wedges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 1 minute ago, decoy1979 said: Is there any chance of prying the top of the door ajar and hooking the key off the parcel shelf? You can tape over the paintwork to protect it & use plastic or wooden wedges. hello, no as he has a watch on the key ring to, am going to give Vauxhall customer service a call tomorrow, thanks to reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Could you maybe try pushing the button with the coat hanger or similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco89 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 I had this issues with a ‘98 VW Golf. Greenflag couldn’t get in. Coat hanger didn’t work. It was deadlocked as yours sounds to be. I had to smash a window. Smash a window in a door, get a replacement from the scrap yard, easy enough to change over and cost me £40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 He says he needs a spare key .soifcan getone from vx .why break a glass .try to get a key first . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 20/01/2019 at 15:56, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, my sons car as above we have accidentally locked his only key in car on parcel shelf, boot lid is open but stuck on catch,green flag could not open drivers door despite getting to flip door knob and handle, could i drill out lock on boot and open that way or advise to get in car would be appreciated hello, just an up date, all sorted by a motor and home locksmith, and a spare key made, thanks for all replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Worked a treat on Son's X Type with a fair old gap opened up. https://www.amazon.co.uk/BONAKULA-Powerful-Locksmith-Alignment-Inflatable/dp/B01IK70IAG/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_60_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=C9RHX212VP4TRZ9PFDK8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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