Family Cars Information

Key will not turn

This can happen for a couple of reasons:  The most obvious is that you are using a key not meant for that car or you have a worn out key.  If you have a spare, try that one. A very common problem can occur when you park with the wheels turned all the way to one side and remove the key.  When you try to turn the key to start, there is too much pressure on the steering lock to allow the key to turn.  To correct this, force the steering wheel, first in one direction, then the other, while trying to turn the key.  That should relieve the pressure and allow the key to turn.