How to unlock your car with a hanger?

Be patient. This may take a number of tries, depending on the size of the window crack and the layout of your particular car. If you're having trouble hitting the unlock button with the tip of the coat hanger, try adding a small bit of rubber to the end. Wrap a small rubber band around the tip, for friction, or impale an eraser on the wire. read more

Reinsert the metal coat hanger from the top of the window if you can't find the pin. Maneuver it through the rubber molding around the window's edge. Guide the metal coat hanger onto the lock and carefully push it to unlock the car. read more

Work the hanger in a little at a time until it is far enough inside the car to reach the button that will unlock the door. Step 3 Work carefully and patiently to move the hanger into a position where you can use its tip to lift up the button to unlock the door. read more