SECURE LOCKS
Car Key Extraction Service
Old and worn out keys are weak and tend to eventually break apart. Unfortunately, most of the time it happens when you are attempting to unlock the door lock or in the ignition when trying to start the car.
MOST COMMON REASONS FOR BROKEN KEYS IN CAR DOOR LOCK OR IGNITION:
Damaged or worn out key
Worn out keys are weaker and more prone to damage. If your key shows wear and tear it is best to replace it before it breaks inside of your car's door lock or ignition.
Frozen lock or ignition
Extreme cold weather may be another reason why your key may break inside of your door lock or ignition. The easiest way to avoid this is to use de-icer or any lock lubricating tool once or twice a month during winter.
Damaged door lock or ignition
If there is any type of damage to your lock or ignition do not try to force your key to turn because it will more than likely break. Also, if there is any kind or residue inside of your door lock or cylinder it may lead to stiffness of key usage and eventual damage of your key.
What to do if your key is broken inside of your door lock or ignition?
Do not attempt to extract the broken key yourself
Do not panic. This situation happens all the time and Secure Locks is ready to assist you. The reason why we do not recommend you extracting the broken piece on your own is because it is easy to make this matter worse. Without proper tools and skills the key will most likely be pushed in deeper. If the key does get pushed further this makes a locksmith's task more complicated. It may force us to have your ignition lock cylinder or door lock taken apart or worse – replaced (note: we do not replace door locks).
Call Secure Locks
Our professional car locksmiths have the experience, tools, and skills to get your broken key extracted. Once the technician shows up at your location they will safely extract the broken key, and then cut and program a replacement key. We will do our best to get you back on the road safe and sound.
Broken Car Key Extraction From Ignition
One of the most common car key issues you might encounter is a jammed key inside the ignition. To remove it correctly and without any damage requires a set of specialized tools. Our experts are precisely equipped with everything they may need. We use the latest techniques to carefully remove the key out of the ignition. After all, if done improperly, it risks the entire mechanism to be damaged. It is less expensive to extract the broken key than to replace ignition or door lock.
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There's no such thing as a lunch break when things are urgent. Our locksmith service is available around the clock. We will do our best to get to you as fast as we can, no matter where you are in the Chicagoland area. Just leave a message or give us a call and we'll send our expert immediately.
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