What to do right now
- Stop turning the key. More force can break the piece further or damage the lock.
- Keep both pieces. They help us cut a new key.
- Don't use glue or a pin. It usually makes the job harder.
- Call or WhatsApp (956) 414-0903 with the year, make and model, or the type of door lock.
Where keys break
- In the ignition
A worn key twisted too hard. After it is out, check whether the ignition needs repair.
Ignition repair → - In the car door
Often a worn key in a stiff lock. Pulled at the car.
- In a house lock
Front door, deadbolt or padlock. Pulled at the door, then rekey if you want.
Rekey → - Then a new key
A new key is cut and, for cars, programmed so you can drive.
Car keys →
We come to the car or the door in McAllen and nearby cities. Related: transponder chip keys · spare car key.
Common questions
Should I try to pull the broken key out myself?
Only if it sticks out far enough to grip with your fingers. Pushing it with a pin or using glue often drives it deeper or damages the lock.
Can you make a new key from the broken pieces?
Often yes. Both pieces show how the key was cut, so a new key can be cut from them and programmed if it has a chip.
Is the lock damaged after a key breaks?
Usually not. Once the piece is out, the lock is tested. If it is worn or damaged, it can be repaired or rekeyed.
Car key services
Car key replacement • Spare car key • Transponder chip keys • Key fob programming • Smart keys • All keys lost • Ignition repair • Car lockout
Car keys by make
Chevy & GMC • Ford • Toyota • Nissan • RAM, Dodge & Jeep • Honda • Hyundai & Kia • Most makes
Home & business locksmith
Emergency & same-day • Residential • House lockout • Rekey • Lock change & smart locks • Commercial • Master key & high-security • Panic bars & exit devices
Car keys by city
McAllen • Edinburg • Mission • Pharr • San Juan • Alamo • Hidalgo • Weslaco • Mercedes • Donna • Harlingen • Elsa • Alton • Palmhurst • Penitas • Sullivan City • Rio Grande City
Request a callback
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Where we work
McAllen and nearby cities. We come to you.
McAllen • Edinburg • Mission • Pharr • San Juan • Alamo • South Alamo • Hidalgo • Weslaco • Mercedes • Donna • Harlingen • Elsa • Alton • Palmhurst • Palmview • Penitas • Sullivan City • Rio Grande City