If you have ever needed car key extraction in Austin, you aren’t alone. Thousands of people have issues with their keys throughout the year so there are professionals to help. Many times the misunderstandings about extraction can be more anxiety-ridden than the actual job. Here are some things to remember if you ever need the service.
First of all, just because a key is broken in your ignition, doesn’t mean that you’ll have to completely replace the entire ignition cylinder. A lot of things decide this for you. One thing to keep in mind is how far the broken key pieces are inside the lock cylinder. If the key is at the edge, where it can be pulled out without damaging the cylinder, likely you won’t need a complete replacement. On the other hand, if a lot of force caused internal damaging of the cylinder, then likely you’ll need a replacement. A professional locksmith managing your car key extraction in Austin can assess the car situation and let you know which option is available to you. One thing to remember though- never force the key!
Second, some people mistakenly believe that after a car key extraction, they’ll have to replace the locks on the vehicle entirely. This absolutely not true. A good locksmith can extract the key without damaging the ignition lock, or any other locks for that matter. Your doors should be fine. The only exception is if your car was broken into and the key broken into the ignition. This is highly unlikely an issue though.
Thirdly, car key extraction in Austin can sound trickier than it is. If you are trying to do the extraction yourself, yes it can be a difficult process. A trained professional however, has likely done this innumerable times so they know how to deal with it. They also have the appropriate tools to help them extract the key without any damage. Because of how streamlined their process is, due to experience, it should take a short time. Of course this is affected by how much of the key is wedged into the lock, if the key is broken in the door or ignition, and how much damage was done.
Finally, some people ask if they can still drive the vehicle with part of the key lodged in the cylinder. It is highly advisable to not drive like this. Most likely you’ll end up pushing the lodged key farther into the cylinder, causing the need for a full replacement sooner or later.
Professional key extraction in Austin is available for you. Never try to extract a key yourself unless you are sure you know what you are doing and you have the proper tools for the job. You may end up doing more harm than good without a trained professional to man the project.
