Key Broke Off in the Lock — What to Do (Indian Trail, NC)

When a key breaks in a lock or ignition, the worst thing you can do is keep trying. Forcing the broken half deeper with another key, a screwdriver or pliers usually damages the lock cylinder — turning a $30 extraction into a $300 lock replacement.

Step 1: leave the broken half in the lock. Step 2: don't try to turn the lock. Step 3: call your Indian Trail, NC locksmith. We carry key-extraction tools that pull broken halves cleanly without harming the cylinder.

Once the broken half is out, your Indian Trail, NC locksmith can usually cut you a fresh key on the spot. We can also rekey the lock so the broken key (or its match) stops working entirely.