Why won't my key turn in the ignition?

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.

Do I need a tow, or can you fix the ignition where my car is parked?

No tow needed in most cases. We're mobile and do the full repair in your driveway, at work, or wherever the car sits across North Dallas.

Will I need a new key after the ignition is replaced?

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.

How long does an ignition repair take?

Most jobs run about 30 to 90 minutes depending on the vehicle and whether we're rebuilding or replacing the cylinder. We give you a time estimate with the quote.

Mobile techs across North Dallas, open daily 8 AM–8 PM

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Car Ignition Repair

Key won't turn or stuck in the ignition? We come to you anywhere in North Dallas and get you moving again.

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Car ignition repair fixes a key that's stuck, won't turn, or won't start your car by repairing or replacing the ignition cylinder and lock components. Our mobile techs diagnose the problem at your location, free your stuck key without forcing it, and rebuild or swap the cylinder so your existing key works again. Flat price quoted before we start, with most jobs done in your driveway or a parking lot.

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$175

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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

Starting around $175; final price depends on your vehicle and whether the cylinder is repaired or replaced. Quoted up front before any work.

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How Car Ignition Repair Works

We diagnose and fix the ignition right where your car sits, so there's no tow bill.

1
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.
2
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.
3
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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Ignition Repair We Handle

Mobile ignition work across cars, trucks, and SUVs in North Dallas

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 IM608 for transponder syncKey extraction tools for broken keysCylinder rekey to your existing key

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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