What ignition repair covers
Ignition problems range from a key that will not turn, to a worn cylinder, to a key snapped off inside. A locksmith specializes in the lock and key side of this, repairing or replacing the ignition cylinder and matching it to your existing keys when possible. The dealer treats it as a service department repair.
Both can fix many ignition issues. The question is who is set up to come to a stranded car, and who is faster and more affordable for lock-related ignition work.
Coming to the car versus towing it
If the car will not start or the key is stuck, getting it to a dealer often means a tow, which adds cost and delay. The dealer then schedules the repair around their workload, so a stuck key can sideline you for days.
A mobile locksmith comes to your location in West Palm Beach and works on the ignition where the car sits. We can often extract a broken key, free a stuck cylinder, or replace a failed ignition on site, which usually avoids a tow. That convenience is a major reason drivers call a locksmith first for ignition trouble.
Cost, speed, and when to use the dealer
For lock and cylinder issues, a locksmith is generally faster and more affordable, and we can often re-key the new cylinder to your current key so you are not juggling two keys. The dealer route tends to be pricier and slower. We quote your exact year, make, and model before starting, so call us for a real figure.
Some ignition faults are electrical or tied to a module rather than the lock itself, and a few vehicles route this work through the dealer by design. We are honest about which is which: if it is beyond lock and key work, we will point you to the right fix instead of guessing.
Still have a key or fob question?
Tell us your year, make, and model and we will confirm exactly what your vehicle needs before we head out.