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How to Do a Broken Car Key RepairYou're heading to work, in rush, and put your keys to your car in the ignition. Then you try to turn it into a lock, and it snaps inside the lock!Luckily, there are a few ways you can attempt to solve the issue before calling a locksmith. Here are a few easy fixes:1. Super Glue.1. Call car key fob repairs of the most devastating things that could happen to an owner of a vehicle is a broken key in a lock. This situation is even more painful if it occurs when the driver is hurrying to get to work or drop off a child. In this situation it is imperative to act fast to try and remove the stuck key.Calling an experienced locksmith is the best option because they'll have the proper tools and know how to get rid of the keys broken without damaging the lock. Many people will have a look around their car for something thin and rigid like a paperclip or toothpick, but this typically won't work since it's too heavy to enter the lock.The best option is to use a pair tweezers. They are thin and can easily reach into the lock. They should be strong enough to grasp the broken piece of a key and then pull it out. If you don't have tweezers then you might consider looking for key extractors, which are usually sold in auto parts stores. These are flat, narrow and have tiny hooks. They can be put in the keyhole and take the broken portion of the key.A magnetic key hook can be used to attach to the metal of the lock, and then pull it out. This isn't always the best option, as it can sometimes become stuck under the lock and cause further damage to the lock. In this instance, it's best to call an experienced locksmith.Some people attempt to join the two pieces of a broken car key with superglue in order to take it out of the lock. This could be risky because the pieces of metal could get caught and break later. It is important to not turn the key because this could cause further damage to your lock or the ignition cylinder. Call a professional locksmith to repair the broken key immediately.2. Drill a HoleEven with a spare key you might not be able to access your vehicle if a key is broken inside the lock. A drill may be the best solution in these instances.First, you need to ensure that the key hole is set to accept a basic tumbler car key. If it's not there, you won't have the ability to remove the pins and cause damage to the door or internal lock mechanism.It is important to keep in mind that you'll be drilling through an outer plastic layer as well as an inner layer of metal. A small drill bit is sufficient to penetrate these layers, but it is important to ensure that you don't go any deeper than that. Drilling too deep can damage the internal wiring harness, or cause the drill to snag.Wearing a mask or other protective equipment is recommended when working with a drill. This will keep the dust and dirt from getting into your respiratory system.It's also a good idea in the event that the key fragment is broken and remains stuck in the lock, to keep a pair pliers and tweezers in your bag. If the key is extending enough to be gripped with pliers and tweezers this will suffice to get it out. If not you'll require tools like this one to wedge the tool into the lock, and then turn it towards the key to grip and pull it out of the hole.3. Drill a nailYou can be left stranded in the event that you break your key in half. There are fortunately a few methods to fix it without paying for a locksmith. The first step is to use the screw or nail. These can be found in your home or at a hardware store. It is recommended to search for nails that are as thin and as long as you can. This way you can fit it into the hole and then use epoxy to join the two parts together. Make sure that the nail's back is flat. This will help it to fit in the cut slot of the key. This will prevent it from moving, and could even prevent it from breaking again in the future.4. Super GlueA lot of car owners tend to use DIY techniques such as using super glue to try and fix a broken car key, however this is not a safe way to go. You could end up ruining the lock and needing to shell out more money for finding a replacement at the dealer or locksmith.First, you need to take a look at the keys that have been damaged and ensure that they are identical in terms of size. This is crucial to ensure that all pieces that have been glued are aligned correctly and that the key fits inside the lock once they have been joined. Then, using a piece of fine-grit paper or a metal filing, smooth the edges of the broken pieces. This will strengthen the glue's bond and decrease the likelihood of a future key that is loose.After finishing the edges after polishing, apply only a small amount (about the size of a pea) of super glue to one side. Be careful not to use too much glue, as this could cause the key to become too heavy and will have difficulty fitting into the lock. After aligning the two pieces of the broken key, press them together. After a few minutes, the glue will begin to set and bond to the key pieces.Another common household item that can be used to remove a damaged car key is a paperclip or bobby pin that can be made into a pick-like tool, then placed inside the lock. This method is particularly useful when the damage is close to or within the keyway or lock hole.Another thing to remember is that if the broken car key has electronic components and requires the cutting of a new key from the dealership or an experienced locksmith. The key will need to be reprogrammed using a different code, and the chip inside the key must be changed. If, however, only the shell or metal portion of the key fails, it usually just requires the cutting of a new key and doesn't require replacement or reprogramming of electronic components.