Broken Car Key Extraction

A car key can snap at the worst possible moment — while you are turning the ignition to start your morning commute, unlocking the door with groceries in your hands, or opening the trunk after a long day. The key blade is a thin piece of metal that weakens over time from normal use, metal fatigue, temperature changes, and the lateral forces applied when turning stiff lock cylinders. Once it breaks, a fragment remains lodged inside the lock or ignition, and the natural instinct to reach in with pliers or a screwdriver almost always makes the situation worse by pushing the piece deeper or damaging the internal wafers.

At Aledo Locksmith, we carry a full set of professional broken key extraction tools designed specifically for this situation. Our technician inserts a thin extractor blade alongside the broken fragment, hooks onto the key's grooves, and gently pulls it out without disturbing the lock cylinder's internal components. This process preserves the lock so it continues to function normally after extraction. In cases where a fragment has been pushed deep inside by a previous DIY attempt, or where the cylinder has sustained damage, we can disassemble the lock, remove the fragment, repair or replace damaged wafers, and reassemble everything on-site.

Once the broken key fragment is removed, you will need a new key. We handle that immediately — our mobile unit includes professional key cutting machines that can produce a new key from the code stamped on your lock or from the remaining portion of your broken key. If your broken key was a transponder chip key, we also program the replacement key's chip to your vehicle's immobilizer system so the car starts normally. The entire process — extraction, key cutting, and programming — is completed at your location in Aledo, TX or anywhere within our 10-mile service area. No tow, no dealer, no waiting.