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So did Mum get a replacement key for the car sitting on her drive. That would be a no. The wee lad in the parts department cancelled the order as she hadn't given the immobiliser number.

As Mum said, she'd never been asked for the number, and where would she find it. On the side of the radio she was told. "What Radio - the one locked inside the car" was her question.

Now Mum doesn't lose her temper very often but when she does, most of the family try and stay away.

Friday saw a wee trip into to see the Manager proved (in the end) fruitless. Oh don't worry Mrs Muirhead, if the replacement key isn't here on Saturday morning at 9.30, we'll send a truck out to pick up the car and open it here.

So Saturday morning saw a big truck sitting outside the house. Not that it was much use, as they driver explained... As the handbrake was on, to try and move it would be pretty difficult and could damage the car. Any movement would also set off the immobiliser and probably the car alarm as well. Cut the story short - the big truck left and the car is still on the drive.

Dad phoned the garage to speak to the manager to be told to break the window. Ah - you have a window in stock asked Dad. No - but at least you'll have access to your wife's stuff and have you car back on the road. "Yes" said Dad. "A car that we can't secure which could then negate our insurance" "A car that when we break the window will set off the car alarm and immobilise the car. A car that we can't drive."

Apparently the key is now back on order again and we should have it on Tuesday. Don't think any of the family are holding their breath...