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Why you should Hire an Auto Locksmith to Replace your Ignition

Why you should Hire an Auto Locksmith to Replace your Ignition

So just to the right of your steering wheel is your car’s ignition. This is where you stick your key and turn in order to start your vehicle. Common knowledge, right? But we underestimate it’s importance, as the car would not be able to start or move without it. The good news is that it is not easily broken as it is an area known for light abuse. But don’t be fooled, because when it does break and need to be repaired it can be quite the major issue.

It doesn’t just have to be a broken ignition. If you were to lose your key this could be another reason you would be unable to start your car. These are the kinds of problems that we want fixed immediately for a couple reasons. The first reason is that you want your car to be in running condition as soon as possible, the second reason is to be able to know exactly what is wrong with with your car and to have it fixed as soon as possible, or before it gets worse.

Here are a couple things to know when it comes to replacing your vehicle’s ignition. For instance, if your vehicle’s ignition is beyond repair or cannot be rekeyed it is going to need a full on car ignition replacement. This means that an Arizona technician will replace the entire ignition mechanism with a new one so that you will not have any problems starting your car. Many people think that this is the kind of job that your dealership may handle but a major downside to that is the high costs of repairs you are going to find there. Consider an auto locksmith in Gilbert. They can do the job, car ignition replacement, in a fraction of the time and charge far less than your dealership. So if you’ve lost car keys in Gilbert it would be a great idea to get a hold of your local auto locksmith at US Key Service before your tried your dealership.

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Many times, auto locksmiths are mobile, meaning they can come to you at a moments notice. This is yet another awesome reason to call your auto locksmith for a car ignition replacement. Say you happen to be stuck somewhere and your engine is not starting, it would be far easier to just have the locksmith service replace your ignition than to call a tow truck, have your car towed and wait for the dealership to fix the problem. This is a great money saving and time saving opportunity for you and it would be wise to take advantage of it.

Also, many times your auto locksmith is going to have the equipment and materials needed to perform a car ignition replacement on hand. A good locksmith is going to stock up on supplies as they most likely are performing many ignition replacements on many cars. It just makes more sense to contact your local auto locksmith so you’re not waiting around forever for your ignition to be fixed or replaced. Unlike your dealership, your local locksmith is not going to have to order the parts necessary to get the job done right.

Sometimes when you go to a repair shop you can expect costs of almost $400 to simply replace the ignition on your car. If you add in towing expenses your bill can spike drastically. But with a local auto locksmith you can expect to spend less than $300, significantly cheaper than going to an auto repair shop. So pay attention to your ignition, does your key turn properly, are your keys damaged? Just be sure to make the call for your local locksmith before you take your car to a dealership. With US Key Service, your major headache is reduced to a minor, fixable problem.

Whenever you need a mobile vehicle locksmith in Gilbert, trust the professionals at U.S. Key Service. We work to repair your worn out car ignition, replace lost car keys, and we even provide car door lock repairs for your vehicle. For more information about our local auto locksmiths in the Downtown Gilbert area, contact us today!

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Thomas Thilgen

In 2007, Tom moved to Phoenix and created US Key Service. Later that year Tom was awarded a contract with Arizona Auto Club to provide it’s members with lockout and locksmith service. Learn more about Tom and US Key Service by clicking here

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  • That's neat that there are mobile locksmiths available that can come to you at a moment's notice. My sister has a bad habit of locking herself out of her car. I can't always get to her right away with a spare key, so it's probably best that we find a good mobile lock service for her.

  • My uncle has recently lost his car key, so I am looking into hiring a locksmith's services in the near future. I will be sure to find one that is reputable so that should something happen to my car key, the new one I will receive will be just as high quality. In particular, I am thankful that your article mentions that most auto locksmiths are mobile, as I was worried about what I would do should I get locked out on the road.