(561) 336-6197
Snapped a key in the door or ignition? We extract without damaging the cylinder.
A key that has snapped off inside a lock cylinder is one of the most common Delray Beach auto locksmith calls - and one of the most fixable, as long as the locksmith arriving has the right extraction tools. Premier's trucks carry broken-key extractors of multiple sizes; we pull the broken blade in a fraction of the time it takes to drill out the cylinder.
The most common cause of a snapped key is metal fatigue. The same key gets inserted and turned thousands of times over five-plus years and the blade slowly bends. One morning the bend becomes a break. The blade ends up inside the cylinder; the key head is in your hand. Sound familiar?
Once the broken piece is out, we cut you a fresh replacement on the truck. Total typical visit: 25 to 45 minutes. The cylinder almost never needs to be replaced if extraction is done correctly with the right tools (we have them; the corner hardware store does not).
Honest, flat-rate pricing quoted before we roll. Service call fee is waived when you book the job.
| Service | When | Typical price | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door cylinder extraction | Front or trunk | $65 - $125 | 20 - 30 min |
| Ignition cylinder extraction | Starter / steering column | $85 - $165 | 30 - 45 min |
| Extraction + fresh key cut | Add a working replacement | +$45 - $85 | 15 min add-on |
| Severely corroded coastal cylinder | 33483 salt-corrosion damage | $125 - $245 | 45 - 75 min |
Owner called at 9 p.m. after the key broke in the driver's-side door cylinder.
Extracted the broken blade in 18 minutes, cut a fresh replacement key from the on-truck Honda stock in another 15. Total $135, no cylinder swap needed.
Standard callFlorida Statute 489.5185 makes locksmith licensing the homeowner's responsibility to verify. We make verification easy: Palm Beach County locksmith registration on display, $1M liability coverage on file, and an insured + bonded mobile crew that arrives in a marked vehicle.
Every truck carries a working ID badge with our license number. Ask before we touch a lock.
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