Keys break in car locks and ignitions more often than you’d think. Cold weather makes metal brittle, worn keys snap under normal use, and forcing a stubborn key can cause it to break. Near Me Locksmith provides professional broken key extraction services throughout Denton, TX.
Our mobile locksmiths come to your location with specialized extraction tools to safely remove broken key pieces without damaging your vehicle’s locks.
Why Car Keys Break?
Car keys break for several reasons. Worn keys develop weak spots that eventually snap. Forcing a key that doesn’t turn smoothly puts stress on the metal. Cold weather makes keys more brittle and prone to breaking. Cheap duplicate keys made from soft metal break more easily than original keys.
Ignition cylinders wear over time, creating extra resistance that can cause keys to break when turned. If your key is difficult to turn, don’t force it—call us before it breaks.
Our Extraction Process
We use specialized extraction tools designed specifically for removing broken keys from automotive locks. These tools hook onto the broken key fragment and allow us to pull it out carefully without damaging the lock cylinder or ignition.
The extraction process typically takes 15-30 minutes depending on how deeply the key is lodged. Once we remove the broken piece, we can cut you a new key on-site so you’re not left stranded.
What Not to Do
If your key breaks in the lock or ignition, don’t try to force the remaining piece out with household tools. Tweezers, pliers, and other improvised tools usually push the fragment deeper into the lock, making professional extraction more difficult.
Don’t use super glue to try sticking the broken pieces back together—this rarely works and often makes the situation worse. Don’t keep trying to turn the broken fragment, as this can damage the lock cylinder.
After Extraction Service
Once we extract your broken key, we inspect the lock or ignition for damage or excessive wear. If the lock is damaged, we can repair or replace it on the spot. We then cut you a new key from the extracted pieces or from your vehicle’s key code.
If you have a transponder key, we’ll program the new key to your vehicle’s immobilizer system so it starts your car properly.
Don’t let a broken key strand you. Call Near Me Locksmith at 469-252-1756 for fast broken key extraction in Denton, TX.