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Can a locksmith duplicate my car key if it's bent or damaged?
I wedged my key in the door of my GMC Terrain and now it's broken. Will a locksmith still be able to decode it?
Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Yes, a reliable locksmith should be able to help you with replacing a bent or broken car key.
If they can’t copy your original key because it’s too damaged, you may need to make a new key. In order to do so, you will need to provide the:
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- proof of ownership
- make and model of your vehicle
Most service center dealerships have the ability to make a new key for a car as long as proof of ownership is provided.”
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