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If you need to use a coat hanger to break into your car, straighten the coat hanger using pliers and bend a short hook at one end. Then, carefully slide the hanger down in between the window and the weather stripping. If you can, turn the hook so that it is facing the car's interior. You may have to wiggle it back and forth to get it to turn that way. After the hook is in the right direction, move the hanger side to side until you see the lock move. Once it moves, pull up or back until the car unlocks. It may take a few tries. For tips from our reviewer on how to unlock a manual door lock with a coat hanger, read on!