Car Keys Not Working - Quick Tip
There are some cases when the solution to auto keys that are not working properly is simpler than we think.
First, answer this question: Is the key not working properly on all locks or just one? If all of them is the case, the issue most likely will be that the key is just too darn old. In this situation the best thing to do is to call a locksmith to make a new key. The thousands of frictions the car key has suffered might have taken a told on the original shape. A very old key can potentially damage the locks if these are not turning smoothly. Now, if the problem is only in one lock, before calling a locksmith try just putting some w-40 lubricant on it and then insert and remove the key repeatedly, this helps the tumblers inside the lock to loosen so it can work properly again. If this does not work, ask for quotes on both fixing and replacing the lock. Many times putting a new one is actually cheaper.
First, answer this question: Is the key not working properly on all locks or just one? If all of them is the case, the issue most likely will be that the key is just too darn old. In this situation the best thing to do is to call a locksmith to make a new key. The thousands of frictions the car key has suffered might have taken a told on the original shape. A very old key can potentially damage the locks if these are not turning smoothly. Now, if the problem is only in one lock, before calling a locksmith try just putting some w-40 lubricant on it and then insert and remove the key repeatedly, this helps the tumblers inside the lock to loosen so it can work properly again. If this does not work, ask for quotes on both fixing and replacing the lock. Many times putting a new one is actually cheaper.
