Automotive locksmith
Broken Car Key Extraction
Key snapped in the door lock or the ignition? Leave the fragment where it is: pliers and glue push it deeper. We extract it at the vehicle and can cut a working replacement on the spot. 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
- Removing broken key pieces from doors, trunk and ignition
- A check of the lock for damage
- A new key cut and programmed if needed
When people call us for this
- Key snapped at the shoulder in the lock
- Fragment stuck in the ignition
- Earlier attempt to remove it made it worse
Modern car keys and locks are complex pieces of technology, and dealing with them shouldn't mean towing your car to a dealership and waiting days for a resolution. Our mobile broken car key extraction service brings the dealership experience directly to your driveway, workplace, or parking spot. We specialize in handling everything from mechanical key issues to advanced transponder programming for 95% of vehicles on the road today. Because we know that vehicle issues can happen at the worst times, **we are open 7 days a week** to assist you. Unlike the dealership, we come to you, often saving you significant time and money. Our vans are equipped with advanced diagnostic computers and laser cutting machines that allow us to resolve your issue safely and securely, right where you are parked. Don't panic, help is just a dispatch away.
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
Can you remove a broken key from the ignition?
Yes. We carry specialized extraction tools designed for automotive ignition cylinders.
Do I need a new ignition after extraction?
Usually not. Once the broken piece is out, your ignition typically works normally with a fresh key. If we find underlying damage during the extraction, we will discuss repair or replacement options with you.
Can you cut a new key right there?
Yes. Our mobile service vehicles carry key cutting machines and programming equipment. We can decode the cut pattern from the broken pieces, the lock itself, or your vehicle's VIN, then cut and program a new key on site so you can drive away.
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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