Automotive Locksmith Services
Ignition Repair & Replacement in Durham, NC
Key won’t turn, sticks in the ignition, or the switch has finally given out? Durham Locksmith repairs and replaces car ignition cylinders and switches at your vehicle in Durham, NC and the surrounding Triangle area, so you don’t have to tow the car to a shop.
Ignition problems we diagnose and fix
A worn ignition cylinder is one of the most common reasons a car key turns hard, sticks, or won’t turn at all. Damage from a forced entry attempt, a broken key, or years of heavy key rings can cause the same symptoms. Our mobile technicians inspect the cylinder first and tell you whether a repair or a full replacement makes sense before any work starts.
When the cylinder has to be replaced, we can supply a new one and cut and program keys that match it, so the car starts and locks as it should. Some vehicles also need the new key or cylinder paired with the car’s immobilizer, which we handle on site for most makes and models.
Why call a locksmith instead of towing
Because we come to you, the car stays where it is and the repair is usually finished in one visit. You get a price before we start, and you leave with working keys instead of a tow bill and a wait for a service appointment.
What an ignition repair visit includes
Cylinder inspection
We check the cylinder, the key and the switch to find the real cause of the problem.
Repair or replacement
Worn or damaged ignition cylinders are repaired or replaced at your location.
New keys cut and programmed
Keys are matched to the new cylinder and programmed to the car when required.
Upfront quote
You hear the price before we begin and approve it on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
My key turns hard in the ignition. Is the key or the ignition worn?
Either can cause it. We test the key and the cylinder on site and tell you which one needs attention before any work starts.
Do you replace the ignition switch as well as the cylinder?
We handle ignition cylinders and, on many vehicles, the ignition switch. Call with your make, model and year and we’ll confirm what your car needs.
Can you work on my car where it is parked?
Yes. We are a mobile locksmith and come to your home, workplace or roadside location in Durham and nearby.
What are your hours?
We work 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week.
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Ignition Trouble in Durham?
Call with your make, model and year. We’ll give you a price and an arrival time.
(919) 769-3432