Car key snapped in the door or ignition? We remove the broken piece without damaging the lock, then cut a new key, often from the broken pieces themselves. For keys broken in a house or business lock, see broken key extraction.
Licensed & Insured · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Mobile service from Fort Lauderdale. Part of our automotive locksmith services, related to car key replacement.
When you might need broken car key extraction
- Part of the key is stuck in the ignition
- The key snapped in a door lock
- The blade is cracked or bent
Don't make it worse
- Don't try glue or superglue
- Don't push the piece further in
- Don't keep turning the ignition
After extraction
If the key has a transponder chip, the new key must be programmed too. See transponder key programming. If the ignition was damaged, ignition repair may be needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make a new key from the broken pieces?
Usually, if enough of the blade remains to read the cuts.
Will my ignition still work?
In most cases yes. We test it after removal.