Car running......for 10 hours!?

Question

My wife left her car running for 10 hours yesterday, what things would you suggest for me(her husband) to do to eliminate this from happening again?

P.S. I know your wondering how much gas it used....well...just over a half of a tank.....I KNOW, I KNOW...7gallonsX$3.....21 of the worst spent dollars of my life!

Answer 1

On normal cars, you can't pull the key out with the engine running. If that's broken, fix it.  Then, suggest she attach her car keys to something she values enough to not leave behind.

Answer 2

Is it truly "her car" or is it a car she uses but you pay the bills on it ?   If it's "her car " you should do & say nothing. If you say anything she will figure out a way to make it your fault.

If it is a car that you paid for and pay insurance , gas , maint, etc, then remind her how it feels to ride the bus.

Answer 3

what do you mean stop this from happening again?? How did this happen in the first place? She just needs to remember to take the key out of the ignition when she leaves the car!

Answer 4

i assume you meant she let it idle for ten hours...i am still wondering what she did for ten hours that she forgot about it....however....if this is an isolated incident dont sweat it....if it is not isolated and you want suggestions on how YOU can prevent it from happening again...the only thing i could suggest is either a) dont give her the keys or b) babysit her....come on...when is it too much responsibility to do the simplest of tasks?....you could teach her a lesson and catch her when she does it and take the car.....bet she'd think twice about it then...good luck and be glad it didnt cost you more - like filing a police report for a stolen car and then fighting with insurance and all that mess

Answer 5

Get a remote starter.  They usually shut off after 10 minutes.  By then, the car is warm.