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.
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, from $175. Apex Locksmith Pros 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.
- 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.
Want a number for your exact car? Try the car key price calculator.
How Car Ignition Repair Works
We diagnose and fix the ignition right where your car sits, so there's no tow bill.
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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.
Ignition Repair We Handle
Mobile ignition work across cars, trucks, and SUVs in North Dallas
Common ignition problems
Vehicles we serve
Tools and parts we use
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Common Questions, Answered Straight
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Car Ignition Repair Near You
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