Q: My key is stuck to the ignition
I can't turn my at completely off and it won't come off either
My car has 13000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Hi there. Sometimes the key will become stuck due to debris inside the lock cylinder, or the key may not have been inserted perfectly straight and has jammed up the internal gears. The only way to resolve this issue is to have a professional mobile mechanic come to your location and complete a key is stuck in the ignition inspection.
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