In fact, they held up until she reached the car.
They had reached the car, but she did not get in.
When he reached the other car, the man told him to get inside.
What if I did not reach my car at the same time as the police?
I reached my car and went after the one ahead.
Just as I reached my car, he called out to me.
By the time he reached the car it was too late for him to do anything at all.
When they reached the car, he opened the door for her and held it.
And now the first of the small crowd had reached the car.
When we reached the car he stopped and took my arm.