Locking systems offer a certain amount of mystery because few of us understand how they work. We look to the expertise of a locksmith to get what we need from keyed locks, but you really don't need ...

The ignition lock cylinder is a mechanical part where the ignition key is inserted to start a vehicle. It’s mounted inside the ignition switch, the electrical component that locks the ignition and ...

If you’re driving a car that uses a physical key and it seems to be stuck in the ignition, the first thing to do is make sure your car’s in park—it won’t come out if you’re still in drive. If that’s ...

The automaker today announced that it will be replacing the ignition lock cylinders in the 2.2 million cars already covered by its ignition switch recall. GM says that the keys in the affected cars ...

Most drivers think of the ignition switch as the slot where they insert the key to start their car, but that’s actually the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition switch is a more complex electrical ...

You might not think a jangling bundle of keys can threaten your car, but heavy keychains really can wear down ignition parts over time. Removing extra weight from the key you use to start the car ...