Ignition repair at your vehicle
A key that sticks or refuses to turn may point to a worn ignition cylinder. Cairn inspects, repairs and replaces ignition locks throughout the Las Vegas valley.
- Stuck and broken ignition keys removed
- Worn ignition cylinders fixed at the vehicle
- Existing key retained where possible
Answered day and night
A Cairn dispatcher answers every day of the year.
Licensed and insured
Employee technicians carry photo ID and a police work card.
Your price comes first
Approve the written price on a tablet before work begins.
Signs the ignition needs attention
A problem at the ignition does not always mean the entire cylinder needs replacing. The symptom helps us decide what to inspect.
The key will not turn
The blade enters the ignition but will not rotate. We inspect the key and cylinder to determine what is preventing normal movement.
The key is stuck
A key that remains trapped in the ignition needs inspection before any attempt at removal or cylinder repair.
The key broke inside
We remove broken key fragments from ignition locks and check whether the cylinder also needs attention.
The cylinder is worn
Wear inside the ignition lock can interfere with key operation. Repair or replacement depends on the cylinder's condition.
A replacement is needed
When repair is not suitable, we can replace the ignition cylinder and assess whether it can be keyed to your existing key.
The car cannot be moved
You do not need to bring the vehicle to a counter. Our technician comes to its location to inspect the ignition.
Repair where possible, replace when needed
We inspect the ignition before recommending work. The goal is a cylinder that operates correctly without replacing parts that can still be serviced.
Ignition inspection
We check the key and cylinder to identify the problem and decide whether repair or replacement is appropriate.
Broken key extraction
A broken blade is removed from the ignition, followed by an inspection of the lock before further work is recommended.
Cylinder repair or replacement
A serviceable cylinder is repaired. If its condition calls for replacement, the technician explains the hardware required.
Key matching and testing
Where the replacement cylinder allows it, we key it to your existing key and test operation with you before finishing.
What affects ignition repair costs
The separate $39 service call fee covers travel and inspection within the service area. After inspecting the ignition, the technician gives you a written price to approve before work begins.
Condition of the cylinder
The inspection establishes whether the existing cylinder can be repaired or whether replacement is needed.
Key condition
A broken blade inside the ignition adds extraction work. A damaged or missing key may require a replacement key.
Vehicle and replacement parts
The year, make, model and cylinder type determine the hardware required. Some parts must be specially ordered.
Matching the existing key
Keying a replacement ignition cylinder to the current key adds work when that option is supported.
Location and service time
Boulder City adds $25 for travel. A $45 after-hours fee applies from 9 PM to 7 AM, Sundays and major holidays.
How we handle your ignition repair
The technician inspects the ignition at your vehicle and writes out the price for the needed repair or replacement. Work begins only after you approve that price.
Describe the ignition problem
Tell the dispatcher the vehicle's year, make, model and location, whether the key turns or is stuck, and whether the vehicle starts.
Confirm the vehicle is yours
The technician arrives with photo ID and a work card, then checks your identification and proof of vehicle ownership.
Inspect and agree on the work
We examine the ignition, explain repair or replacement and provide a written price. Any change in scope requires fresh approval.
Repair, test and document
We complete the approved work when parts allow, test the ignition with you and provide an itemized invoice for labor, parts and the service call.
Answers about ignition cylinder work
A stuck ignition key and a worn cylinder do not always call for the same repair. These answers explain the options and limitations.
Call (702) 000-0000All questionsCan you repair an ignition that will not turn?
We inspect the key and ignition cylinder to find why it will not rotate. A worn cylinder may be repairable, while one in poorer condition may require replacement. The technician explains the options before work begins.
Can you remove a key broken inside my ignition?
Yes, broken key extraction from ignitions is part of our automotive service. Once the fragment is removed, the technician checks the cylinder and key condition to determine whether additional work is needed.
Will I need a different key if you replace the ignition?
Not necessarily. We can key a replacement cylinder to your existing key where the hardware allows it. The technician confirms that option after inspecting the ignition.
Can you fix the ignition where my car is parked?
Yes, Cairn provides mobile ignition service at the vehicle throughout the Las Vegas valley. Some repairs require special-order parts, so completing the work may take another visit.
Does ignition repair come with a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty lasts 12 months. If the ignition cylinder fails because of our work, a technician returns and fixes it at no charge. Hardware Cairn supplied carries its manufacturer’s warranty.
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Put the ignition back in working order
Cairn inspects ignition problems at vehicles across the Las Vegas valley. Call for urgent help with a stuck or broken key, or use the request form for planned work.