It can happen to anyone – you’re in a hurry and you accidentally break your car key when you inserted it inside your ignition switch or car door lock. That could be one of the most frustrating things that you will encounter all day long – or even in the whole year. It is one thing to get yourself locked out of your car but another when you break your only car key and have no spare! When you accidentally break your key inserting it into your car door lock or ignition switch, the last thing that you need to do is panic and get angry. Yes, it is frustrating, especially when you don’t have a spare key but you won’t be able to think straight when you let your frustration get the better of you. Vegas Valley Locksmiths have prepared the following tips to save your car and your key and also be able to have another car key immediately.
Can You Extract a Broken Key with Tweezers?
If you are still at home, you can find some tweezers to try to remove your keys from the car lock or the ignition switch. Be careful when inserting the tweezers and pulling out the key as you could accidentally damage your car lock or your ignition switch. Having a new car lock or an ignition switch installed is more costly than having a new key made! If you are successful in extracting the broken key, you have the option of having the key duplicated or a brand new key made and the lock or switch rekeyed. If you are unsure or have decided there’s no way to remove the key without damaging the lock or ignition, it is best to call an auto locksmith like Vegas Valley Locksmiths. We will remove the key for you and will also do the duplicating or reproduction of new keys for you.
Can You Copy a Broken Key?
Having your key duplicated before you need it is a great idea! That way, you will have a brand new key and also a spare key that you can keep in your wallet or somewhere safe. If your key cannot be duplicated, you can always order a new one using your car’s VIN. An auto locksmith like Vegas Valley Locksmiths can produce a new key using the serial codes, which tell us exactly how to cut a key so that it will fit your car. Another method that we can use is by looking into the ignition of the car and reproducing a key that can fit in it.
Professional Auto, Home & Office Locksmith Services in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North Las Vegas & Henderson Nevada
Having your car key duplicated before you lose or break it is the best way to prevent being locked out of your vehicle. Vegas Valley Locksmiths can also upgrade your car keys to have a chip in them to ensure that your car won’t start if a wrong car key made is inserted on the ignition. This costs extra but it can save your car from being stolen! Call us for all your locksmith needs.
