yeah, you could have probably solved it with a wire hanger. i've gotten into all of my cars in the past with a hanger when i locked the keys inside. it helps if you have something to pry the glass away from the vehicle about 1/8 to a 1/4 inch or so. there's ALWAYS a way to get inside of a car without breaking the glass. it ain't gonna be cheap to replace the window. i can tell you that.