So, I called JP Motors to see if they have a loaner car available as they're going to need my car for at least two days. I was informed that yes, one was just returned and I can head over to make the trade.
All is well except they couldn't find the original key or key fob, so I have to use the spare key... (and I quote) "please do not lose it or you'll be stranded."
So off I go on this chilly, wet, slushy spring day. I decided to grab another coffee, so I head to Horton's ... yadda yadda yadda. Got back out to the car. Go to unlock the doors....
BIG PROBLEM.
The spare key does NOT open the doors. Ignition key only. Not good. I am looking at my cell phone - locked safely in the car along with my desperately needed cigarettes. Have to go to a pay phone. FIFTY CENTS NOW! Luckily I had my wallet with me. I called the garage and thanked them for helping me out with the loaner car, and proceeded to tell them what I'd done. Twenty minutes later, a mechanic shows up to break into the car. After twenty minutes of fiddling, the door was finally unlocked. I'm not sure if he was annoyed by my comment that most 14 year old boys could have had it opened in less than a minute. Hey - it's true!
Now, another example of my dimwitted ways...
When my van was written off thanks to the hoist at Speedy Muffler, I was put into a rental car until the insurance company settled up. It was snowing. It was freaking cold! I got up the following morning and the car was a sheet of ice, so I decided to warm it up. I turned the car on and took the key fob off the keyring so I could lock it while it was warming up. After a few minutes, I head out to the car - press the handy dandy little button and.... nothing. Car wouldn't open. Seems the remote does not work when the car is running.
So, I call Budget to see if they have a spare set that someone could run over to me.
No such luck. "You'll have to call a tow company to get into the vehicle." Did I mention it was FREAKING COLD? Do you know how many cars do not start when it's -20°C outside? LOTS I TELL YOU! I had to wait three and a half hours for the tow truck to arrive. All the while, the car is running in the driveway. It was a mere $75.00 to get the doors open, but luckily it was a very fuel efficient car and used less than half a tank of gas.
I am an idiot with very bad luck!
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