There is nothing more unpleasant than a key that no longer works . And everyone knows, locksmithing is a super expensive field. Especially on a car, simply because if it is necessary to replace a lock, you must do it on all the other doors of your smart roadster. So before getting a quote from a locksmith, let's see if there are not less expensive solutions by carrying out repairs yourself. For this we will take a tour of the most common problems and what are the potential solutions to this problem.
The door lock on my smart roadster is completely locked
You manage to insert your key entirely into the lock of the smart roadster, however impossible to rotate . In this situation, a simple observation must be made. If this is the case on all your locks, it is because the problem comes from the key, of course. If however this is the case only on one door, it is obviously the lock that blocks. So the first thing to do is introduce WD40. This anti-seize is widely used in the automotive sector. Often it solves more problems than you might think. It is also likely that a component has been inserted into the lock and is blocking its proper functioning. In this situation, a locksmith can fix it for you. Last solution, replace your lock…
The key no longer fits fully in the door of the smart roadster
The problem could come from several factors. First is that your key is bent. If this is the case, you will have trouble opening all the doors of this smart roadster. You can also try to straighten it gently. Otherwise, it is conceivable that the lock is simply cluttered. In this case you must lubricate the lock or introduce anti-seize like WD40. By turning the key without forcing too much, the lock should end up working. It is almost inadmissible for a resistant component to enter the lock, unless a person has tried to force it.
The key turns in the lock, however the smart roadster does not open
The first thing to do is to enter through another door and try to open it from the inside. If there is also nothing to do, then the lock of the smart roadster is actually damaged. You can try to introduce an anti-seize into the system, but unfortunately there is little likelihood that it will work. Unfortunately, you only have one solution, go to your locksmith.