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Frugal fix to locking your keys in the car

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Posted on 5/2/2010 9:16 EST

If you've ever locked your keys inside the car, you know just how much that little mishap can cost you (think time and money). But, reports Bankrate.come, there's a cheap and rather ingenious alternative to calling a locksmith.

"When I recently locked my keys in the car, I freaked out and called a locksmith who informed me that I would be paying at least $100 for his services. After a little thinking, I decided instead to have a friend drive me to a dealership that sold the same make as my car. I provided them with the VIN number (visible near the front right windshield wiper so you don't have to be in the car to get it) and proof of ownership and they cut me a new key for much less than a locksmith..."

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