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MineralMan

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65. Yup. I have one in both cars.

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #51)

Thu Aug 31, 2017, 08:14 AM

Aug 2017

I hope I never need to use them.

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Just a reminder: eveyryone should carry a hammer to break car windows [View all] question everything Aug 2017 OP

With safety belt cutter. kairos12 Aug 2017 #1

Right. Forgot to mention it. Thanks (nt) question everything Aug 2017 #34

Also, a spring-loaded centering punch will shatter a side window, BUT NOT A WINDSHIELD. John1956PA Aug 2017 #35

that sounds too fun SethH Aug 2017 #36

I didn't know. I have that. rusty quoin Aug 2017 #55

it will crack the windshield but,will not shatter it. You use this on rear and side windows. juxtaposed Aug 2017 #56

Thank you for correcting me on this point (slight pun). John1956PA Aug 2017 #64

is that a 1956 continental, almost bought one a few years ago! juxtaposed Aug 2017 #69

It is a '56 or '57. I pulled the photo off of the Internet. John1956PA Aug 2017 #70

if you are not sure, it's a 56 continental. never a lincoln! The most expensive car built in 56. juxtaposed Aug 2017 #71

Do not use a regular hammer unless there is nothing else. Boxerfan Aug 2017 #2

What about those with limited arm/hand strength? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2017 #20

You should be able to manage. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2017 #59

Just ordered one from Amazon, 9 bucks. Thanks for the video. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2017 #66

An automatic center punch is a really easy tool for the job mitch96 Aug 2017 #32

Mine is attached to the driver's door pocket, right by my left knee. Shrike47 Aug 2017 #37

Would six-inch stiletto heels work? IggleDuer Aug 2017 #3

Ouch underpants Aug 2017 #8

Ha! Phentex Aug 2017 #12

In the Weather channel clip, below #29 question everything Aug 2017 #52

You're wicked customerserviceguy Aug 2017 #60

Happy u added if in water thing dembotoz Aug 2017 #4

Indeed. I was just picturing for the increasingly-likely post-apocalyptic war zone bellmartin Aug 2017 #24

Yes. One of those needs to be in the center console of MineralMan Aug 2017 #5

That's exactly where mine is. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2017 #51

Yup. I have one in both cars. MineralMan Aug 2017 #65

Mythbusters did the submerged car escape. Girard442 Aug 2017 #6

So did the Weather Channel mitch96 Aug 2017 #29

This is scary. Good for them to show this question everything Aug 2017 #50

Thanks for posting this customerserviceguy Aug 2017 #61

if I had a hammer... Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #7

I put those exact items MuseRider Aug 2017 #9

yeah especially with modern cars where lowering the windows is electric. drray23 Aug 2017 #10

12 Volt systems will work fine submerged. Thor_MN Aug 2017 #21

I keep a spring loaded center punch in my glove box. CentralMass Aug 2017 #30

The knife in my pocket will take care of that if need be. Thor_MN Aug 2017 #39

+1 CentralMass Aug 2017 #44

Those are good. I use these.... Adrahil Aug 2017 #11

Both of my sons are getting these for Christmas. redwitch Aug 2017 #14

I bought my daughter one as soon as she got a learner's permit. NT Adrahil Aug 2017 #15

Nice. CentralMass Aug 2017 #31

A spring-loaded center punch works too Cirque du So-What Aug 2017 #13

they are hard to find Mosby Aug 2017 #17

Hard? Any hardware store, home center, any where that sells tools will have them. Thor_MN Aug 2017 #22

That's not my experience Mosby Aug 2017 #40

Two minutes with Google. Most of that trying to highlight to copy. Thor_MN Aug 2017 #41

That's great they have them now. Mosby Aug 2017 #42

Oh sorry, didn't realize that you were still living 2007. Thor_MN Aug 2017 #45

Do you know what the word "discretely means"? cwydro Aug 2017 #43

Aren't you special? Thor_MN Aug 2017 #46

i really don't care what you're thinking. cwydro Aug 2017 #48

Then why bother replying to me? Thor_MN Aug 2017 #49

works for me grantcart Aug 2017 #62

A friend of mine drowned in his car. Kablooie Aug 2017 #16

Oh, this is horrible. I am not even sure about how fast one has to work in an ocean question everything Aug 2017 #53

Can't afford or find a hammer? Try a broken spark plug ceramic. icymist Aug 2017 #18

There are probably some locations where having this item oneshooter Aug 2017 #19

I have one of these under my driver's seat. lpbk2713 Aug 2017 #23

I find that a Slim Jim works better, is much quieter and doesn't make a mess! 😏 Floyd R. Turbo Aug 2017 #25

Good advice Warpy Aug 2017 #26

$5 Not Ruth Aug 2017 #27

Oh...if stuck in water. ... LSFL Aug 2017 #28

What's a Sears? TheBlackAdder Aug 2017 #33

Or, a ResQMe. GoCubsGo Aug 2017 #38

That's a good tool because of the seat belt cutter, but maybe a better way is a center punch Stinky The Clown Aug 2017 #47

The windows in my Olive are manual MrScorpio Aug 2017 #54

so are mine. riversedge Aug 2017 #57

So carrying a picture of tRump won't do the trick?? Best_man23 Aug 2017 #58

They work. raven mad Aug 2017 #63

If you think an automobile is your best means of escape from catastrophe you are likely wrong. hunter Aug 2017 #67

Here Is Something Already in Your Car Leith Aug 2017 #68