[LostSalad]

Originally Posted by JamesssSmith

I have a manual that locks when you put the clutch in, then unlocks when you turn the engine off

Does this have the push to start feature? Because you need to clutch to start the car - this means that the doors will lock pretty much immediately. I sometimes start the car as people are getting in (it's no issue, because you're forced to hold the clutch, and if you drop the clutch while starting it kills the engine immediately).

This is reassuring.

Originally Posted by BRGT86

i have a manual, and my car automatically locks the car when i turn on the engine and then it unlocks after i pull out the key. sometimes i turn off the engine but leave the key in and my gf always tries to open the door first and it wont. lol.

This is also reassuring. Some cars unlock for the inside the first time you try the handle. I wonder if it's possible to mod that in too :P

Originally Posted by Tye300

How hard is it to make it a habit to lock the doors when you enter the car? I live in the Philippines and it is well known for traffic robberies in some areas, likea the OP's country.

Probably not hard, which is why I say I'll start doing it from now on. I know it's stupid and lazy of me but it just literally never crossed my mind. Also because I mostly drive highways where it's less of an issue. I got a huge scare though... I'll just think about it every time I get annoyed when the doors are still locked

@starbot @Chaetagnath, thank you both for the links. I'll trawl through that and see if I can get something working for me. Who knows, maybe the mechanics at the dealership can even wire it with the right info.