Ignition Problems & Solutions

Not everyone enjoys driving but everyone can admit that it is a modern convenience that we really appreciate having. However, driving also comes with some challenges. There is the car insurance that must be maintained, maintenance work that needs to be performed regularly and let us not forget the car payments. Repairs can be expensive. Depending on the type of car you drive, even your car payment can be expensive. At Coral Gables Locksmith, we receive calls for ignition repair services. Yes, you might think that you have to contact an auto mechanic for this but since it involves your key, contacting us is also a good choice and often the less expensive option. Ignition problems can be minor or serious. If a key gets stuck in the ignition, this can be easy to handle but can become a serious problem if not handled correctly. If you have a key that is damaged or warped, this is usually when you’ll begin to have problems such as this. The one thing that we would strongly suggest that you do not do is yank the key out of the ignition out of frustration. This can cause damage to your cylinder. When the cylinder needs to be replaced, you’ll end up spending far more money than you would have if you just gave us a call to remove the key for you. Even if you do not cause damage to the ignition, yanking the key out could result in your key breaking off inside the ignition. You will still need to contact us to extract the key for you.

We don’t want you to blame yourself because having a key stuck in the ignition is simply something that happens. You can’t predict if and when it might happen to you. You may have been doomed from the beginning. Perhaps your key was not properly cut. This certainly wouldn’t be your fault. However, we don’t’ want you to worry when you face this type of problem because help is just a phone call away at Coral Gables Locksmith. We are available 24-hours a day to assist motorists who find themselvesin this situation. That is why you do not have to resort to drastic measures in order to get your key out of the ignition. However, if you would like to see what you can do on your own before contacting us for assistance, here are some things to consider:

When your car is turned on:

• Check to see if the gear is the right positon. When it is in drive and not in park, you will be unable to remove the key from the ignition
• Check to see if the dashboard indicator shows that the gear is positioned in the parked position. If it is not, again, you won’t be able to remove the key. Gently moving the key back and forth may loosen it up so that you can this extract it from the ignition.
• When the key is out, you shoul be able place it back in the park position.
• After this occurs, don’t ignore it because the problem could occur again. Instead, contact a qualified locksmith to evaluate this problem so that you can have it resolved.

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WHAT TO DO IN DIFFERENT LOCKOUT SITUATIONS

Have you ever been locked out? You might have been on the wrong side of a locked door at home or when you were driving your car. Maybe you were at work and didn’t realize that the supply room door was always locked. Lockouts happen to all of us at some point. Each situation is unique in its own way and so is how we react to it. At Coral Gables Locksmith we deal with lockouts all the time. Our experience has shown that the best way to handle a lockout is to stay calm and deal with it in a methodical and orderly manner. So how do you go about doing this? Keep reading; we’ll show you.

Don’t blame yourself!

A lot of different emotions run through your head when you find yourself locked out. It’s different for everyone but most feel confused at first. How did this happen and why? Then anger can set in. How could you be so careless? Or, whose fault is this mess, anyway? Then, you might lapse into panic mode. How are you going to get out of this situation? How are you going to pay for it? Whom can you call? What about your plans? Are you in danger?

It’s easy to blame yourself or others but what good does it do? None, really; it often makes you feel worse. If that happens, you can’t think too clearly. The more befuddled your mind is, the less likely you are to get back inside. Start your “recovery” by NOT assigning blame to yourself or anyone else (at least for the moment!).

You are surrounded by locks!

It’s a fact; you (all of us!) are surrounded by locks, keys and lock hardware. At home, at our business, at work, and in our cars, we have locks of all kinds to keep us safe and secure. We appreciate the protection these locks provide us, but we also often underestimate just how easy it is to be a lockout casualty. We want our locks to work hard keeping unwanted intruders out but once in a while we become victims of our lock security!

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