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LOCKOUTS in Grand Rapids MI.
Replace or Duplicate car keys, remote head keys, smart keys.
Local locksmith. Remotes Car Keys Grand Rapids MI
1616 Diamond NE, Grand Rapids MI 49505
(616) 633-9114
Remotes Car Keys should be your first call!
Ignition Repair Grand Rapids MI is our SPECIALTY!
Remotes Car Keys (A Div of A-1 Locksmith) will get it done. If your key will no longer turn in the ignition or simply won't go in at all, rebuild rather than replace. Why?, See Pictures Below!
Ignition for 2010 Honda Civic. Customer had to force key into ignition and it would not turn to start the car.
Pic on left, shows the wafers all sticking out here and there (that's the problem). Once those wafers were replaced (pic on right) the ignition worked and started just like new!
Rebuilding your ignition will help you avoid having to replace your key or keys. We will replace the tiny parts of the ignition that are causing your key to become hung up. Then, it will turn & start smoothly again. And, If you catch it before it totally goes out, you can drive it to us. We can come to your vehicle or if towing it to us is better, you can do that too.
WARNING: If you wait until it stops working altogether, we will need to come to you! (Or, you can use insurance to tow the car to us and save us coming to you -- will cost less.
Also, If your ignition is replaced, you'll then be forced to use two different keys (the new one-to start the car & the old one to lock/unlock the doors). Inconvenient.
If you have considered taking the car to the dealer -- keep in mind that you can save up to 1/2 off by using us. Most common vehicles that we rebuild are GM, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury & Honda ignitions. Ignition repair Grand Rapids MI by Remotes Car Keys, A Div. of A-1 Locksmith Service LLC. More than that, you will have to arrange towing to the dealer and pay for it or use your auto insurance.
If you encounter an ignition problem Grand Rapids MI -- We are here to help. Here are some common causes.
My key is broken off in the ignition . . .
If you have a spare key, we can come and extract the broken key. If you'd like a copy of your spare, so you have an extra, we can do that too!
If you do not have a spare, we will come and extract the broken piece and, if possible, recreate a key from the pieces left. If key is badly damaged or a piece has been lost, this might not be possible. We'll need to replace the key and can do this as well, at the same time.
My key won't go into the ignition, or is stuck in the ignition and won't come out . . .
There are small wafers or pins inside (lining) the ignition. If these are broken or bent (from normal use, or a wrong key is used to try and start the car) they will prevent the key from being inserted and will need to be replaced. We are able to remove the ignition and replace these very small parts. Once this is done, the key will insert freely and without trouble!
My key won't turn in the ignition . . .
There are small wafers or pins inside (lining) the ignition. If these are broken or bent (from normal use, or a wrong key is used to try and start the car) they will need to be replaced. We are able to remove the ignition and replace these very small parts. Once this is done the ignition is free and will turn again!
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