How to remove a broken car key easily

 

You may experience a bad day when heading to your car to work late, and suddenly the car key broke  inside the car lock while trying to open it. It may be difficult to remove the broken part of the key so you will not be able to get into the car and go to work.

 

Many people and car owners are exposed to such a situation and often in a state of harry, but the way they deal with the problem varies. So, today we'll talk about some easy tips you can do it yourself without going to car maintenance centers to handle this problem.

 

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How to remove the broken car key easily?

 

1. Use glue

 

In this way you need a strong glue to use in order to remove the broken part of the key. Place some glue on the first part of the broken key and then insert the broken part into the lock again. Press firmly for about one minute to ensure that the two parts are stacked together. Then you will remove the key easily.

 

2. Use a magnet

 

Try to find a powerful magnet to get the broken part of the key out. Place the magnet near the lock of the car with the broken part inside, the key will start to pull towards the magnet and when a part of the key appears, pull it with your fingers or with a forceps.

 

3. Use scissors

 

Here you need scissors to get the broken part of the key out. Insert the tip of the scissor into the broken key hole and try to pull it out. You may do this operation several times until you can remove the broken part of the car lock.

 

4. Use a small screwdriver

 

You can use a small screwdriver such as that used for small objects such as watches to remove the broken part of the key inside the lock.You can find this type of screwdriver sold with a complete set of different sizes. Try using a screwdriver to remove a little of the broken part of the key and then pull it with a forceps.

 

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5. Use pincer

 

If a small part of the broken key appears, you can easily use the pincer and hold the part of the key firmly and pull it out and the broken part will come out quickly.

 

6. Contact someone for help

 

If any of the previous attempts to remove the broken key didn’t work, call the specialist to help you remove the broken key.

 

These are the most popular ways you can use to remove the broken car key. And remember, when you are exposed to such a situation you have to be patient and calm so that you can solve the problem.

 

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