Car Ignition Repair in Solihull
Key stuck, snapped or refusing to turn in the ignition? Our auto locksmith repairs and replaces faulty ignition barrels at your location across Solihull — 24 hours a day. Broken keys are extracted with specialist tools, worn keys are replaced, and the barrel is repaired or renewed. Call or WhatsApp 07367 634032.
An ignition fault announces itself at the worst moment: the key will not turn, it spins without catching, it snaps off in the barrel, or it slides out while you are driving. Forcing it only makes things worse — a jammed barrel and a broken key cost more to fix than the original fault.
We diagnose ignition problems at your location: key or barrel, wear or damage. Broken keys are extracted, worn keys are cut fresh, and faulty barrels are repaired or replaced — then the new setup is tested in front of you. Call 07367 634032 or WhatsApp us now.
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Ignition problems we fix
At your location, 24 hours a day:
- Key will not turn in the ignition barrel
- Key stuck in the ignition and will not release
- Key snapped off in the ignition — extraction and replacement
- Worn key no longer operating the barrel reliably
- Ignition barrel worn, loose or damaged
- Steering lock jammed with the key trapped
Broken key extraction
A snapped key needs specialist extraction tools — not pliers, tweezers or glue, which push the fragment deeper and damage the barrel. We remove the broken piece cleanly, then cut a fresh key to code and test it in the barrel and the doors before we leave.
Repair or replace — how we decide
Not every ignition fault means a new barrel. A worn key in a sound barrel just needs a fresh key cut to code; a damaged barrel needs repair or replacement. We diagnose first and explain plainly what is wrong, what it needs, and what it costs — before any work starts. Most faults are fixed where the car sits, so a tow is rarely needed.
More ways we can help
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Frequently asked questions
My key will not turn in the ignition. What should I do?
Do not force it — forcing a jammed key can snap it in the barrel and turn a simple job into an extraction. Check the steering lock is not engaged, then call 07367 634032. We will diagnose whether the fault is the key or the barrel at your location.
Can you remove a key snapped off in the ignition?
Yes. Broken keys are extracted with specialist tools that grip the fragment without damaging the barrel. Once it is out, we cut a fresh key to code and test it in the ignition and doors. Call 07367 634032 any time — this is a 24/7 job.
Is the problem my key or the ignition barrel?
That is exactly what we check first. A worn key in a healthy barrel fails gradually and often works in the doors but not the ignition; a damaged barrel resists even a good key. We diagnose it at your location and explain the fix plainly before starting.
How much does ignition repair cost?
It depends on the fault — a fresh key cut to code and a barrel replacement are different jobs. Describe the symptoms to 07367 634032 by call or WhatsApp and we will confirm the exact price before anything is booked.
Will my car need towing to a garage?
Rarely. Most ignition faults — extractions, fresh keys, barrel repairs — are fixed where the car sits, at your home, workplace or the roadside. If a job genuinely needs workshop equipment, we will tell you honestly on the call before anything is agreed.