Can a bent key be copied?

Yes, you can copy a broken key regardless of whether it is a patented key. You will be limited on where you can have this done, just because not every key maker will have access to the needed key blank. The safest bet is always a locksmith, as they will have the keys and equipment to cut any type of new keys.

What do you do if your car key is bent?

If your car key has a slight bend, you may straighten the key using common tools such as a pair of pliers and a hammer. However, to be on the safe side, ask a locksmith to straighten the key for you. You may need to replace a severely bent car key.

Can you get a key cut from a bent key?

A bent key is a problem with a very simple solution: Straighten the key. Although the task of straightening a key may appear simple, keys can break rather easily—especially after the metal has been weakened by the initial bend—if not handled correctly.

Can you straighten a bent key?

Clamp the key in a vise with the twisted end pointing up. Then use pliers to carefully twist the key back to the way it should be. Then use pliers to carefully twist the key back to the way it should be. Go slowly and check frequently to see if the key has been straightened out.

Can a locksmith straighten a key?

Bent Car Key Type 1 A good Auto-Locksmith will be able to take your key apart, put the expensive electronics into a new repair key case, and then cut the blade to suit your car.

How do you bend keys without breaking them?

Bend the keys using pliers and a crescent wrench—if keys are old and brittle, you may want to heat them over a gas burner first to make the metal more pliable and prevent them from cracking.

How long does it take to cut a car key?

Getting a car key replacement can be relatively fast if you’re using an experienced locksmith. Somewhere in the 20 to 30 minute range. This varies between vehicles and some could take up to an hour to get a car key replacement cut and programmed.

Can you superglue a broken car key?

If you can still see the broken-off portion of the key, then it’s fairly safe to use the super glue method. The deeper the key is embedded inside of the lock cylinder, the riskier this method becomes.