Broken Car Key or Key Stuck in the Lock?

Keys weaken over time. A worn blade can snap in a door lock, boot barrel or ignition — often at the worst possible moment.

We attend the vehicle, work to remove the broken section, and discuss a replacement key so you are not left with the same problem again.

Why keys snap

Years of turning, bending and dropping create hairline stress in the blade. Cheap copies, worn locks and a stiff barrel all add to the load.

Trying to pull the broken part out with pliers or glue frequently pushes the fragment further in or damages the lock, making the job harder.

How extraction works

1. 1

   Send details

   Tell us where the key broke and whether you have any other keys.

2. 2

   We confirm

   We confirm availability, likely approach and cost before attending.

3. 3

   Identity and ownership check

   Where the work is security sensitive, ID and proof of ownership or authority are required.

4. 4

   Extraction and replacement

   We remove the broken section where possible and discuss a replacement key.

When this service is needed

• Key snapped in the driver's door lock
• Key broken in the boot barrel
• Key stuck or snapped in the ignition
• Key fob casing broken with the blade jammed
• Worn key that is beginning to twist or crack

What we can look at

Outcomes depend on the lock, the vehicle and how the key has broken. Send us the details and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

• Door lock extraction
• Boot and tailgate barrels
• Ignition barrel extraction
• Replacement keys after extraction
• Advice on worn or damaged keys