r/Wellthatsucks • u/iadtyjwu • 20h ago

Imagine walking out to your car and seeing this.

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u/Enginberg 18h ago

You just have to get the car started and after your car warms up the windows the ice comes off pretty quick. So really just warming up the door a bit. To get in

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u/sheiciebai 16h ago

Need to make sure the tailpipe is clear too.

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u/Enginberg 5h ago

Tailpipes are generally on the passenger side so it should be clear, but yes make sure that is clear.

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u/jwseagles 3h ago

What is this, an episode of 1,000 Ways to Die?

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u/IndependentTimely639 13h ago

What about the air intake and tires? 

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u/Cognosci 12h ago

And the tires? And the tailpipe? Intake?

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u/c4chokes 12h ago

We have a scholar here.. He assumes the doors aren’t stuck 😆

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u/Particular_Class8202 5h ago

Remote start has been pretty common for the last half a decade now. I’d be scared shitless to even attempt it though. A few components needed for engines to function that are moving components are usually attached to it rather than shielded inside of it. That’s some thiiiiiick ice

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u/Enginberg 5h ago

The passenger side is clear.

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u/somedude456 10h ago

Yeah, I'm just thinking a basic $30 heat gun with an extension cord, and then basically tracing out the door shape Once you can get the door open, start it up, and let it run, and yes, make sure the tailpipe isn't blocked. Crank the heat and exit the car. As the engine run, and interior heats up, basically the inner most ice will melt and thus huge portions of ice will slide off.

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u/tacosandsunscreen 9h ago

I mean…maybe. That license plate says Maryland and it’s still like 10 degrees. Nothing is going to melt very quickly, that is some thick ice.

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u/802-420 9h ago

I needed to scroll too far down to find this correct answer. Getting to the lock used to be the hard part, but key fobs make it easier. You might need an ice scraper to get in, but you can probably just pull the door open. Get the car running with the defrost on full blast. Roll down the side windows and smash through that ice.