Breaking a car key in the door or ignition is more common than you think! Here’s what you can to extract the key and get a new one.
You never thought it would happen, but it has: your car key broke in the door or ignition. The truth is, it’s not your fault! Most people are surprised to learn that it doesn’t take as much force as you might expect to break a key in a car lock or ignition.
The good news is, Advanced Lock and key, your #1 locksmith in Cleveland and surrounding areas, can be your go-to for auto problems like these. Here at Advanced Locksmith, we’re trained in key extraction and car key duplication so that you can buckle up and get on with your day.
Maybe you can see the key fragment sticking out of the lock and you’re wondering whether you should just try pulling it out yourself. The problem is that keys are designed to fit snugly into the keyway. You might find that soon as you try removing the key, or using household tools to pull the key out, the fragment simply gets pushed deeper into the keyway. The danger here is that the more you attempt to get the fragment out, the higher the risk of damaging the internal mechanism of the lock cylinder. If you’re not careful, you could end up having to replace the lock entirely.
The other reason why you’ll want to call a professional is that you’ll need to replace the key. If you’re going to need a key duplication anyway, it’s best to avoid the risk of damaging your lock and rely on the pros right from the start.
Your first instinct when dealing with car problems may be to call your car dealership or local mechanic. But here are a few reasons why having your locksmith on standby is a better option:
People are often unaware that locksmiths are trained in car keys, but the fact is, locks of all kinds are our bread and butter! So whether your key has broken off in the door, trunk, or ignition, we can fix the problem on site and for a great price.
How exactly will your locksmith go about removing a car key that’s broken off in the lock? Here’s what we do:
Yes! When you call us out to help you extract a broken car key, we’ll ask you what the make and model of your car is. That way, we can check our inventory and replace your key as soon as possible. And, if your car uses smart technology in addition to a physical key, we can program the new keys to work, too.
Day or night, Advanced Locksmith will come to wherever you are in Cleveland to help you with a broken car key. But you might be wondering how much a service like this will cost. There are a few factors that will determine the price:
As you can see, it can be difficult to land on a clear price estimate for car key extraction without knowing more about your car and service needs. When you call the pros at Advanced Locksmith, we’ll be able to give you a more accurate quote.
No matter where you’re located in Cleveland, your trusted locksmith at Advanced Locksmith can help. We’ve seen plenty of car keys broken in doors, trunks, and ignitions, and we know exactly how to do an extraction without damaging your locks.
Not only will we go above and beyond the service that you might get at a car dealership or mechanic, but you’ll also be pleasantly surprised at how much you can save by calling an auto locksmith. So, reach out to Advanced Locksmith and let us help you get back behind the wheel!
With over 20 years of experience, our trusted crew will assist you in any problem you may have quickly and efficiently. Our main goal is to give you service as fast as possible, and let you go back to your everyday routine.
Give us a call now, at 216-333-1550, or fill a form. Our phone office will assist you in finding the best solution for any locksmith related problem you may have. If its a lost key, general locks replacement or security camera for your home or business – we are the company to call.
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