Los Angeles · Mobile Automotive Locksmith

Broken Key Extraction

Key snapped in the door or ignition? Stop using the lock and call us. A mobile technician can remove it at your location.

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Broken keys

What to do when a key snaps

Try not to push the broken piece deeper or use the lock again, because that can make removal harder.

Keep both pieces if you can. They may help when making your replacement key, depending on your vehicle.

How it works

Call with your vehicle details

Year, make, model, what happened, and where the car is.

Get your price confirmed

Ask for the full price, including any arrival fee, before any work begins.

Technician comes to you

The job is done at your location when your vehicle allows it.

“DJ came out and helped me replace a key that had broke he fixed it within an hour and couldn’t have been more helpful!”
Kyle C., Google review

Common questions

Can I pull it out myself?

Pushing the piece deeper can make things worse, so it is safer to stop and call.

Can you make a new key too?

In many cases, yes. Ask when you call.

Should I keep the broken key?

Yes, keep both pieces if you can.

Can you remove a key from the ignition?

Often, yes. It depends on the vehicle.

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Replacement keys when you have no working spare.

Get a spare key before an emergency.

Need help now?

Tell us your vehicle's year, make, model, and location. Get your price confirmed before any work begins.