Locksmith Ignition Repair & Rebuild in Worcester, MA

When your car key won’t turn in the ignition, Jerry’s Hardware & Car Keys can help. We assess the problem, provide a quote upfront, and handle the entire repair in-house. Visit us at 1154 W Boylston St in Worcester, MA, or call to schedule your appointment.

A new key, a copy, a fob, ignition or door lock work, a lockout, or a broken key

During locksmith hours, we answer key requests.

Ignition Key Won't Turn?

We can help. Let us know what’s happening — does the key stick, won’t turn, or feel damaged? We’ll also need your car’s year, make, and model to assess the issue and provide a quote.

Ignition Rekeying to Match Your Door Key

On most vehicles, Jerry’s Hardware & Car Keys rekeys the ignition to match your door key, so a single key works for both locks. This service is available for Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, and more. Call us to book an ignition repair service appointment.

We handle ignition lock and housing rebuilds on select vehicles. On select Mercedes-Benz vehicles, we also replace the ESL (electronic steering lock). Like rekeying, rebuilds come with an upfront quote before work begins. We also repair car door locks using the same assessment and in-house approach.

Honda Ignitions That Fail With Regular Use

Honda ignitions can wear out with regular use. When the mechanical cylinder fails, we rekey it to match your existing door key so your current key works again.

We also cut and program replacement Honda and Acura keys on site if you prefer a new key instead. Most rekeying is finished the same day or within a day.

Why Drivers Choose Jerry's Hardware & Car Keys

Jerry’s Hardware & Car Keys is a full-service locksmith and hardware store offering ignition repair, key programming, and automotive locksmith services.

Decades in business: Serving Worcester since 1946.

Fast turnaround: Most jobs are finished the same day or within a day.

Upfront key quotes: For car keys, the quote includes cutting, programming, and materials.

Key and remote checks: We don’t charge to look at your key or remote, and we’re always happy to help.

Call 508-853-9805 during locksmith hours or fill out our key request form.

Ignition Repair FAQ

What happens when an ignition cylinder goes bad?

When an ignition cylinder wears out, your key won’t turn or feels stuck. The good news is that on most vehicles, we can fix this by rekeying the ignition to match your door key. This lets your existing key work on both locks again.

We’re happy to provide a quote upfront so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins. To give you an accurate price, just let us know your car’s year, make, and model. Call us or fill in a key request, and we’ll get back to you with a quote.

If the key turns and your car won’t start, the issue is likely the transponder chip in your key. Your car’s security system reads that chip before allowing the engine to turn over. If the chip isn’t programmed to match your car, the engine won’t start. We can reprogram your existing key or cut and program a new one.

Jerry’s Hardware & Car Keys, at 1154 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA 01606, helps drivers in Worcester and across Worcester County. We rekey the ignition to match the door keys on most vehicles. Please call 508-853-9805 or send us a key request.

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