Automotive locksmith
Ignition Key Repair
A key that sticks, slips or will not turn in the ignition is often the key, not the car. We test the key and the cylinder at the vehicle, then repair or replace whichever part failed. You hear the estimate before any work starts.
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 8 PM
- Open 7 days, 8 AM to 8 PM
- Licensed and insured
- Estimate before any work
- ID checked on every job
- Payment plans available
What this covers
- Testing the key and the ignition cylinder
- Repairing a worn ignition cylinder
- Cutting a fresh key when the old one is worn
When people call us for this
- Key needs jiggling to start the car
- Key stuck in the ignition
- Steering wheel locked and the key will not turn
What changes the estimate
- Make, model and year of the vehicle
- Type of key: standard, transponder, remote or push-to-start
- Whether you still have one working key or none
- How many keys you want
- Whether the vehicle needs dealer authorization to program
You hear the estimate on the call, and the technician confirms the price on site before any work starts. More on what affects the cost.
How it works
- 1
Call or send a request
Tell us what happened and where you are. Call (240) 763-3127 or use the form.
- 2
Hear the estimate
We ask about the lock or vehicle and give you the estimate on the call.
- 3
ID check on site
The technician checks the ID the law requires for the job before opening anything.
- 4
Work done, then pay
Pay by cash, card, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App or Zelle. Payment plans are available.
Questions people ask
My key won't turn in the ignition, can you fix it?
Yes, this is one of our most common calls. Keys that will not turn usually indicate worn ignition wafers, especially in Honda, Toyota, and Chrysler vehicles. We can disassemble the ignition cylinder, replace the worn components, and restore smooth operation. In most cases, you continue using your existing key.
Do you have parts for my car?
We stock ignition repair kits and common replacement parts for most popular makes and models.
Can you make a key without the original?
Usually yes. For most vehicles we can cut and program a new key at the car when every key is lost. Some newer models need dealer authorization, and we tell you on the call if yours does.
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Where we do this
Across Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.
Request a call back
Prefer we call you? Send your details and we call back during our hours. If you are locked out right now, calling is the better option.
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 8 PM