Mobile ignition lock & barrel service
Ignition Lock Repair & Replacement in Coventry & Warwickshire
Key stuck, worn or refusing to turn? We repair or replace ignition locks and barrels on-site, safely extract broken keys and cut new keys to match, at your home, workplace or roadside.
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- 24/7 mobile workshop van
- Ignition repaired or replaced on-site
- New keys cut to match
- Save 75% vs main dealer & towing fees
Ignition Lock Problems? Don't Force the Key
After years of use, key blades and the small wafers inside an ignition barrel wear down. The key starts to feel notched, sticks, or eventually won't turn at all. Forcing it can snap the key or cause further damage to the lock.
Auto Electro Locksmith is a mobile auto locksmith. We come to your home, workplace or roadside to repair or replace faulty ignition locks and barrels, extract broken keys and cut fresh keys to match, so there's no need to tow your car to a main dealer.
Ignition Lock Problems We Fix
If any of these sound familiar, call us before the problem gets worse.
Key Won't Turn
The key goes in but refuses to turn in the ignition, leaving you unable to start the car.
Ignition lock repairStiff or Jammed Ignition
A sticky or jammed ignition barrel that needs wiggling or force to turn.
Ignition lock repairWorn Ignition Lock
Worn wafers or a worn key make the ignition feel notched and unreliable.
Barrel replacementKey Stuck in the Ignition
The key won't come out of the ignition, or gets caught partway.
Key stuck helpKey Broken in the Ignition
Key snapped off inside the ignition barrel or door lock? We safely extract the blade.
Broken key extractionLost or Damaged Ignition Keys
Need a new ignition key as well? We cut and program replacement keys on-site.
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Ignition Lock & Barrel Repair
In many cases a sticky or worn ignition barrel can be repaired rather than replaced. We rebuild the barrel on-site and cut fresh keys to match, so your ignition turns smoothly again.
- Sticky, stiff and jammed ignition barrels repaired.
- Worn barrels rebuilt, with new keys cut to match.
- Ignition and door lock rekeying.
Ignition Lock & Barrel Replacement
When an ignition barrel is too worn or damaged to repair, we replace it on the spot and cut new keys to suit, so you're not left waiting days for a dealer appointment.
This is common on high-mileage vehicles and work vans. Ford tibbe-style keys and laser keys, for example, wear down over years of heavy use, along with the wafers inside the ignition barrel.
Key Stuck or Broken in the Ignition
A key that's stuck or has snapped in the ignition is a sign that the lock, the key, or both are worn. Pulling, twisting or forcing it usually makes things worse and can leave part of the blade inside the barrel.
- Stop turning or pulling the key, and call us.
- We come to you and free the key or safely extract the broken blade.
- Worn ignition hardware is repaired or replaced at the same visit.
Broken Key Extraction
If your key has snapped off inside the ignition barrel or a door lock, don't try to force it out. We safely extract broken blades using specialist tools, then repair or replace faulty ignition hardware on the spot where needed.
- Broken keys removed from ignition barrels and door locks.
- Damaged locks repaired or replaced at the same visit.
- A replacement key cut and programmed on-site. Car key service
Mercedes-Benz EIS & ELV Ignition Hardware
Mercedes-Benz vehicles use an electronic ignition switch (EIS) and an electronic steering lock (ELV) in place of a traditional ignition barrel. As part of our ignition lock service, we repair Mercedes EIS ignition switch and ELV steering lock hardware.
- Mercedes EIS ignition switch repair.
- Mercedes ELV steering lock repair.
- Send us your model and registration and we'll confirm what we can do.
Vehicle Makes We Work With
Don't see your make? Just ask.
- Ford
- Ford Transit
- Transit Custom
- Jaguar
- Land Rover
- BMW
- MINI
- Mercedes-Benz
- Vauxhall
- Volkswagen
- Audi
- SEAT
- Škoda
- Peugeot
- Citroën
- Nissan
- Renault
- Toyota
- Lexus
- Honda
- Mazda
- Mitsubishi
- Hyundai
- Kia
How Our Ignition Lock Service Works
Getting your ignition working again is simple.
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Call or WhatsApp
Tell us your vehicle make, model and registration, and what the ignition or key is doing.
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We Come to You
Our mobile workshop van comes to your home, workplace or roadside. No towing needed.
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Repair or Replace
We extract any broken key, then repair or replace the ignition lock or barrel on-site.
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New Keys to Match
Fresh keys are cut to match, so your ignition turns smoothly and you're back on the road.
For vehicle security, we may ask for proof that you are authorised to access the vehicle.
WhatsApp UsAreas We Cover
Mobile ignition lock repair across Coventry, our central base, and the surrounding West Midlands and Warwickshire towns.
Core hubs
Within 25–30 minutes
- Coventry Our base
- Rugby
- Warwick
- Leamington Spa
Surrounding Warwickshire & West Midlands towns
Also served by our mobile van
- Nuneaton & Bedworth
- Kenilworth & Stoneleigh
- Daventry & Southam
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Solihull & East Birmingham
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WhatsApp UsIgnition Lock FAQs
Can't find your answer? Call or WhatsApp us for free advice.
My key won't turn in the ignition. What should I do?
Stop forcing it, as that can snap the key or damage the lock further. Call or WhatsApp us. We come to you and repair or replace the ignition barrel on-site, cutting fresh keys to match.
Can you repair my ignition lock rather than replace it?
Often, yes. Sticky and worn ignition barrels can frequently be repaired or rebuilt. Where a barrel is too worn or damaged, we replace it on the spot.
My key has snapped in the ignition. Can you get it out?
Yes. Don't try to force it out. We safely extract broken blades from ignition barrels and door locks, and can repair or replace faulty ignition hardware at the same visit.
Will I need new keys after an ignition barrel repair or replacement?
We cut fresh keys to match your repaired or replacement barrel on-site. If you also need a key programmed, see our car key service.
Do you work on door locks as well as ignitions?
Yes. We extract broken keys from door locks and offer ignition and door lock rekeying.
Do you work on Mercedes-Benz EIS and ELV units?
Yes. We repair Mercedes EIS ignition switch and ELV steering lock hardware. Send us your model and registration and we'll confirm what we can do.
Which areas do you cover?
Coventry, Rugby, Warwick and Leamington Spa, plus Nuneaton & Bedworth, Kenilworth & Stoneleigh, Daventry & Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Solihull & East Birmingham. Send your details using our Get a Quote form.
Ignition Trouble? We Come to You.
Ignition locks and barrels repaired or replaced on-site across Coventry and Warwickshire. Save 75% compared with main dealer quotes and towing fees.
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