Locked Container Question

[edwardm]

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2004 Dodge Neon (I owned one as well, so I know firsthand). Note the small pull tab on the part of the seat in the 'up' position. There was no provision for a locking mechanism that would prevent entry via the passenger compartment.

I've rented other little econoboxes in the past and noted the same thing - tumble-down rear seats needing only a tug to release them from the passenger compartment and no provision for a trunk-side lock of any sort.

My old Acura was the same way. That is the reason advised caution if the rear seats can fold down. There appears to be no standard 'locking' mechanism restricting passenger compartment access, as it likely varies by make and model.

Every car I've seen with fold down rear seats has a provision to lock them in place. If locked in place, they cannot be unlocked from the passenger compartment, but must be unlocked after opening the trunk.

[SeanCasey]

The 04 Grand Prix I used to have did not have provisions to lock the back seats, nor does my 07 Aura. I agree that this varies from make and model.

[DDT]

Every car I've seen with fold down rear seats has a provision to lock them in place.

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[edwardm]

Depends on why he's spending so much time in back seats. Could be a good thing.

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