I just experienced an awful situation for a customer. This hasn't been the first time that something like this happened. The customer lost her keys to her 2007 Chevrolet Malibu and the locksmith removed her old ignition. Took important pieces out then put it back in. The lock turned without having a cut key and the customer ended up with an ignition that turned with any key that fit. Not to mention the key didn't even work the door since it wasn't cut! The "locksmith" charged her $250.00 for this scam!
I came out and removed her ignition, deciphered it. Cut the key for the ignition. Made sure it worked the door and only charged her $75.00. So be sure to call an actual locksmith who can tell you everything right there on the phone without any gimmicks.
Mark Zgagowski
Z's Lockout Service
586-834-8866