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How do you fix a car keyhole?
Lately when I’ve tried to unlock my car door from the driver’s side, my key has been getting stuck. It’s gotten to the point now that I can’t turn it at all. Luckily, my key fob is working fine, but I don’t want this problem to continue. How do you fix a car keyhole?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If your car key is getting stuck in your door, spraying a little bit of lubricant in the lock could be enough to fix the car keyhole.
But make sure the lubricant you pick is lock-friendly, like silicone spray. For example, contrary to popular belief, it’s not a good idea to use WD-40 in a lock, since it can attract dirt or other debris over time and make the problem worse in the long run.
If you still can’t turn the lock after using a lock-friendly spray, it’s likely that either your key or the lock itself is broken. A trusted
mechanic
or automotive locksmith can help you with this. If the problem’s a broken key, it could cost somewhere between $50 and $200 to rekey the lock, while replacing a lock can cost somewhere between $200 and $600, depending on your vehicle.
Like you said, this is something you’ll want to address sooner than later, because you don’t want to be locked out of your vehicle if your
key fob
also stops working.Getting covered with the right
car insurance
policy is something you don’t want to put off, either. In less than a minute, car super app Jerry
can help you compare dozens of competitive quotes from top insurance companies, making it easy to find the right policy at the best price. When you find a policy (or a great home and auto bundling deal) you like, Jerry can even help you cancel your old policy!
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