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Car Ignition Repair
Key won't turn or stuck in the ignition? We come to you in McKinney or a nearby city and get you moving again.
From $219+50% OFF Second Car Key, Same Visit, code KEY50
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Apex Locksmith Pros · Same-day service
Based in McKinneyMobile, we come to you
Upfront PricingNo call-out fee
90-Day WarrantyOn our workmanship
Car ignition repair fixes a car key stuck in ignition, a key that won't turn, or a worn, loose cylinder, and Apex Locksmith Pros does it where the car is parked in McKinney or a nearby city in Collin, Denton or Dallas County, from $219+. A licensed mobile tech frees the stuck key with extraction tools rather than force, then checks the wafers, the key and the steering lock to find the cause. Depending on wear, the ignition lock cylinder is rebuilt or replaced, rekeyed to your existing key, and synced to the transponder if the car uses one, so you keep driving on the same key. Every position is tested before you pay. There is no tow and no call-out fee, the visit is usually the same day, and a flat price is set before any work starts. Cars, trucks and SUVs from Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan and other common makes are covered.
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Car Ignition Repair from Apex Locksmith Pros: a mobile locksmith that comes to you from McKinney, TX across 27 cities and neighborhoods in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, open daily 8 AM to 8 PM. Prices start at $219+, and the flat total is quoted on the phone before dispatch, with no call-out fee. Texas license #B31197901, insured.
| Service | Car Ignition Repair |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive Locksmith |
| Starting price | From $219+ |
| How pricing works | One flat total quoted on the phone before dispatch; no call-out fee |
| Hours | Daily 8 AM to 8 PM, weekends included (not 24/7) |
| Service area | 27 cities and neighborhoods in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, mobile from McKinney, TX |
| Languages | English |
| License | Texas locksmith company license #B31197901 (Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau) |
| Insurance | Insured |
| Phone | (469) 712-5422 |
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“Amazing service, best locksmith in Texas, made key for my bmw within 20 min definitely recommend”
“Hour was great. Very thorough and took his time to make sure my new key was perfect. Will definitely use again in the future!”
“Definitely recommend! I came in to get a duplicate car key made, and everything was done quickly and professionally. Communication was easy and pleasant, and the whole process was simple and stress-free. I’m very happy with the service and the result. Thank you!”
“Fast and high quality service. Recommend!!!”
“Great price—lower than another local locksmith I called. I only waited a few minutes before he arrived, and he fixed the issue quickly. Professional, honest, and reliable service. I highly recommend this Locksmith”
“I recently lost my keys to my Lincoln Navigator and was locked out in a tough spot. I called Apex Locksmith Pros and they were fantastic from start to finish. They responded incredibly fast, arrived within 30 minutes of my call. The technician was professional, friendly, and clearly knew exactly what he was doing. He had my Navigator unlocked safely and efficiently without causing any damage to the vehicle. If you’re ever locked out of your car, these are the guys to call. Quick, reliable, and reasonably priced. Apex Locksmith Pros absolutely saved the day for me, highly recommend! Thank you again!”
“I was locked out, and they arrived much faster than I expected. The locksmith was courteous, skilled, and got me back inside without damaging the lock. Thank you for the excellent service!”
“I had an excellent experience with Apex Locksmith Pros. I needed two new smart keys for my Honda CR-V, and the technician handled everything quickly and professionally. Both keys were cut and programmed on-site, worked perfectly, and the entire process was much faster and more affordable than going to the dealership. The technician arrived on time, explained everything clearly, and used professional equipment to ensure both key fobs worked flawlessly before leaving. The service was honest, efficient, and stress-free.”(excerpt)
“We used Apex Locksmith Pros to replace a commercial lock and a push paddle latch at our business. They did an incredible job-super professional, efficient, and everything works perfectly now. Really happy with the quality of the work!”
“I accidentally washed my Hyundai key fob and got an outrageous estimate from the dealer. Called Apex, and they were very helpful. Apex told me where to get new keys for just $35 each (I ordered two since I had previously lost my spare); and then programmed both keys in under five minutes! It was an amazing experience and a drastically better deal than the dealership. Highly recommend!”
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- On-site diagnosis of why the key sticks or won't turn
- Safe extraction of a key stuck in the ignition
- Cylinder repair or full ignition replacement with rekey to your key
- Function test so the new cylinder turns smooth through every position
From $219+. The flat price depends on your vehicle and whether the cylinder is repaired or replaced, and it is set before any work starts.
Want a number for your exact car? Try the car key price calculator.
50% OFF
Second Car Key, Same Visit
The tech is already at your car, so a spare cut on the spot runs half price.
Code KEY50, mention it on the call
One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
Simple & fast
How Does Car Ignition Repair Work?
We diagnose and fix the ignition right where your car sits, so there's no tow bill. The tech does every step on-site, and the flat price is agreed on the phone before anyone is dispatched.
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Tell us what's happening
Call and describe it: key stuck, won't turn, turns but won't crank, or worn and loose. We bring the parts and tools for your make.
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On-site diagnosis and quote
The tech checks the cylinder, wafers, and your key, finds the cause, and gives you a flat price before touching anything.
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Repair, test, and go
We free the stuck key, rebuild or replace the ignition cylinder, rekey it to your key, and test every position before you drive off.
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Pay the diagnosed price
The number set at diagnosis holds, whether the cylinder got rebuilt or replaced.
Ready when you are. Call and hear the flat price before anyone drives out.
Coverage
Ignition Repair We Handle
Mobile ignition work across cars, trucks, and SUVs around McKinney
Common ignition problems
Key stuck in the ignitionKey won't turn or feels frozenWorn, loose cylinder from years of useTurns to ON but won't crankBroken key snapped in the cylinderForeign object jammed in the slot
Vehicles we serve
Toyota, Honda, and NissanFord, Chevrolet, and DodgeHyundai, Kia, and SubaruLexus, Acura, and InfinitiPickups, vans, and full-size SUVsOlder mechanical and transponder ignitions
Tools and parts we use
Lishi pick-and-decode toolsOEM and quality aftermarket cylindersWafer and tumbler rebuild kitsAutel IM508 for transponder syncKey extraction tools for broken keysCylinder rekey to your existing key
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What Do Customers Ask About Car Ignition Repair?
Straight answers about car ignition repair in McKinney and nearby cities: what it costs, what to have ready, how the visit works and when we can come out.
Yes. We use proper extraction tools to free a stuck or broken key without forcing it, which protects the cylinder. Then we diagnose why it stuck so it doesn't happen again.
Common causes are worn wafers inside the cylinder, a worn key, a bound steering lock, or debris in the slot. We check each on site and tell you whether it's a repair or a replacement before we start.
Ignition repair starts from $219+, with no call-out fee. The flat price depends on the vehicle and whether the cylinder is rebuilt or replaced, and it is set before any work starts.
No tow needed in most cases. We're mobile and do the full repair in your driveway, at work, or wherever the car sits in the cities we serve.
Usually not. We rekey the new cylinder to match your existing key, and if your car uses a transponder, we sync it so the same key starts the engine.
Question not answered here? Call or text us and we will answer it.
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