Gardian Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 We have a 4yo VW Golf.I went off to the village this morning as per usual to get the bread etc. Parked in one of the 4 nose-in bays. When I returned to the car, I noticed a slight 'ding' on the front wing - not too serious, but annoying. Oh well, sfa you can do about it, I thought. I clicked the key fob pinger and got in to the car.Then, the immediate feeling that this wasn't my car - a bit like if you put on someone else's jacket or overcoat. Immediately realised that this was an identical car - mine was alongside and I simply hadn't noticed. Looked around me in embarrassment, but real owner not in sight. I was able to re-lock that car and drive off in mine. I wish now that I'd waited for the other owner to see if his or her key would unlock my car!Concerning, eh? This shouldn't happen, should it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 The chance on that happening are fairly remote (bad pun not intended) I would buy a lottery ticket today if I was you!I would be ashamed to admit I drove to get my bread in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I love technological advances in the car industry. We have progresed from being able to unlock your Cortina with anyone elses key to.....oh wait. [blink]This is actually more common than you would think with remote locking. For my sins, I used to service Daewoos and it wasnt unusual to unlock more than 1 car when shifting cars in the carpark. It happened a few times with Ducato based motorhomes too, although I think the remote locking was an aftermarket system installed by the motorhome company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 [quote user="Dog"]I would be ashamed to admit I drove to get my bread in the morning.[/quote]Yes, but it is a 10km round trip! [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I returned to a car park one day to find a guy attacking my car. When I asked what he was doing, he explained that his remote had stopped working. I blipped mine and unlocked the car. He was quite embarrassed to find his identical car a few spaces down.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 [quote user="Gardian"][quote user="Dog"] I would be ashamed to admit I drove to get my bread in the morning.[/quote]Yes, but it is a 10km round trip! [:P][/quote]Mine is 12km it's a nice cycle ride if very hilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 The key for my Ford KA would unlock and drive my husband's Ford Mondeo[blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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