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Car escape tools - window breakers and seat belt cutters...

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Streetwitch · 16/04/2024 15:53

Hi, I want to get one of these in case I ever get trapped in my car. I tried the Acebon Hammer but have small not very strong hands and couldn't operate it.
Does anyone know of one that's easy to operate?

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scrapsontheside · 16/04/2024 21:55

Car cane, they have a pointy hammer end, a seatbelt slicer and can help ppl in/or the car

Car escape tools - window breakers and seat belt cutters...
Saisong · 16/04/2024 21:58

I've got the LifeHammer, fortunately not had to use it, but it seems a decent bit of kit: LifeHammer HB 0110035 Plus Emergency Hammer, Orange : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Elieza · 16/04/2024 22:11

I have a key ring hammer/seat belt cutter.

It came with a bit of glass to try it out. It was about £5.

I have it with me all the time in case I need it should I be a driver or passenger in another car and there's an accident.

Car escape tools - window breakers and seat belt cutters...
AuntLucy · 16/04/2024 22:19

I left my toddler loose climbing around the front seats for two minutes whilst I was unloading shopping for the boot last week.. and she opened the glove box, and used the emergency safety hammer to tap the passenger window, which promptly shattered into a gazillion pieces. So I can now report that even the cheapest car escape hammer can be used effectively with no strength, dexterity or skill.

idontlikealdi · 16/04/2024 22:21

AuntLucy · 16/04/2024 22:19

I left my toddler loose climbing around the front seats for two minutes whilst I was unloading shopping for the boot last week.. and she opened the glove box, and used the emergency safety hammer to tap the passenger window, which promptly shattered into a gazillion pieces. So I can now report that even the cheapest car escape hammer can be used effectively with no strength, dexterity or skill.

Oh I'm sorry I laughed at that.

SnugglyJumpersMakeItBetter · 16/04/2024 22:40

AuntLucy · 16/04/2024 22:19

I left my toddler loose climbing around the front seats for two minutes whilst I was unloading shopping for the boot last week.. and she opened the glove box, and used the emergency safety hammer to tap the passenger window, which promptly shattered into a gazillion pieces. So I can now report that even the cheapest car escape hammer can be used effectively with no strength, dexterity or skill.

Oh God, I did that. She posted all the parking change into the tape deck (retro car!) and fried the whole audio system. £400 to replace.

existentialannie · 16/04/2024 22:48

Its also helpful to have a couple of those foil blankets, a torch, bottle of water & bar of chocolate.

billyt · 17/04/2024 10:01

If you have a Lidl near you, they are doing a 5 in one tool this week.

pressure gauge, LED light, emergency hammer, seat belt cutter and tyre depth gauge. £9.99/£8.49 with app

HelpMeUnpickThis · 17/04/2024 10:03

AuntLucy · 16/04/2024 22:19

I left my toddler loose climbing around the front seats for two minutes whilst I was unloading shopping for the boot last week.. and she opened the glove box, and used the emergency safety hammer to tap the passenger window, which promptly shattered into a gazillion pieces. So I can now report that even the cheapest car escape hammer can be used effectively with no strength, dexterity or skill.

Oh wow! Sorry!

60andsomething · 17/04/2024 10:05

AuntLucy · 16/04/2024 22:19

I left my toddler loose climbing around the front seats for two minutes whilst I was unloading shopping for the boot last week.. and she opened the glove box, and used the emergency safety hammer to tap the passenger window, which promptly shattered into a gazillion pieces. So I can now report that even the cheapest car escape hammer can be used effectively with no strength, dexterity or skill.

on no! I bet the poor kid was scared to death! and you too

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Streetwitch · 17/04/2024 11:19

AuntLucy · 16/04/2024 22:19

I left my toddler loose climbing around the front seats for two minutes whilst I was unloading shopping for the boot last week.. and she opened the glove box, and used the emergency safety hammer to tap the passenger window, which promptly shattered into a gazillion pieces. So I can now report that even the cheapest car escape hammer can be used effectively with no strength, dexterity or skill.

Thank you so much - what a damn nuisance though!

I really want something tried and tested and yours certainly has been! Could you tell me exactly what it is and where you got it from?

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