Key snapped in the ignition or door lock? Don't try to pull it out yourself! We safely extract broken keys and cut new ones on the spot.
It happens in a split second. You turn the key, hear a "snap," and realize half the key is in your hand and the other half is stuck deep inside the lock. This is an emergency.
WARNING: Do NOT try to use super glue, pliers, or wire to fish it out. We see this every day – the glue drips into the lock mechanism, ruining the entire ignition or door cylinder. Instead of a $120 extraction, you end up needing a $400 ignition replacement.
At Quick Miami Locksmith, we use specialized extraction tools (harpoon extractors and spiral extractors) to slide alongside the broken piece and grip it from the inside: