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German cars can't be locked with the driver's door open

This is becoming increasingly common is cars produced around the world. I'm a huge fan of it, personally.

German apartments can't be unlocked if the door is closed

I have no idea what this means. Wouldn't the door always be closed if it's locked?

[-] Zak@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Being unable to lock the car door while it's open contributed to a German car I owned in the USA being stolen. A family member thought the lock was broken and left it unlocked.

Wouldn’t the door always be closed if it’s locked?

I meant the inverse; if the door is closed, it cannot be opened from the outside without a key. American doors typically have a turnable doorknob on the outside and can be opened without a key unless deliberately locked.

this post was submitted on 15 Sep 2023
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